Why we work with partner organisations
Bracknell Forest Community Learning subcontracts community learning provision to partners within Bracknell Forest. Commissioning activity allows us to attract a new and broader range of clients and access new areas of learning. It also allows us to access “contributions in kind” and develop activity delivered in the community.
We only subcontract with organisations who can demonstrate high quality delivery and we check performance through robust contract monitoring procedures.
Our partner organisations
Currently, Bracknell Forest Community Learning has 2 subcontractors:
Involve Community Services
We have a maximum contract value of £12,500 in 2020 to 2021.
UKPRN number: 1003784
Contract start date: 2018
Contract end date: 2021
Involve provision includes training for volunteers and voluntary organisations in the local community.
Graft Thames Valley
We have a maximum contract value of £3,750 in 2020 to 2021.
UKPRN number: 10022544
Contract start date: 2018
Contract end date: 2021
Graft Thames Valley works with people who need intensive support to enter or return to voluntary or paid employment.
How we choose our partners
We will publicise tendering opportunities by:
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publishing opportunities on our community learning web pages
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notifying current and previous providers
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approaching organisations who work with our target groups
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publishing opportunities on the South East Portal
We carry out robust due diligence checks as advised by the council’s procurement team.
How we support our partners
We support our partners with:
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robust quality assurance
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networking opportunities with other providers
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helping to identify fundable learning aims
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regular updates on funding and learning developments
A link to this policy is supplied as part of our commissioning process.
We support the quality of teaching and learning of our subcontractors with:
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regular training sessions
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developmental observations of teaching and learning
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sharing of good practice and new developments
This policy is reviewed on an annual basis.