Purpose

This report seeks
approval to appoint 1 new supplier onto the Adult Education and
Training Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle (DPV) for the following
Lots:
 

•        
Lot 3: Programmes that promote employability for Care
experienced young people;

•        
Lot 4: Programmes that support employability for candidates
with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
(“SEND”)
 
The DPV commenced
in August 2024 for a period of 4 years and will expire in July
2028. Camden’s Adult Community Learning (ACL) and Inclusive
Economy jointly fund the DPV through two main funding streams
including the Greater London Authority for ACL and Section 106 for
Inclusive Economy.
 
There is provision
to re-open each of the four Lots on an annual basis in order to
invite new suppliers to join or for applicants who were
unsuccessful to re-apply. This report refers to the re-opening of
lots 3 and 4.
 
Following the
reopening of the DPV (Round 3), officers are proposing to appoint 1
new supplier to join the DPV for Lots 3 and 4 only. There will be
no guaranteed offer of a contract as a result of joining the
DPV.  Suppliers appointed to each
Lot will be invited to bid for contract opportunities for their
respective Lot.
 
The report is
being presented to Director of Economy, Regeneration and Investment
for approval in line with Contract Standing
Orders. 

Content

That the Director
of Economy, Regeneration and Investment agrees the appointment of
Rinova Limited to the Adult Education and Training Dynamic
Purchasing Vehicle until the 31st July 2028.