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CA17104 - Distanced Learning Subcontract Services

University Centre Somerset College Group

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24 Jul 2026 at 08:24

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Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 16:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

University Centre Somerset College Group procured distance learning subcontract services to provide high-quality, accredited qualifications funded by the Department for Education. The service is intended to complement the college group’s existing adult learner provision. This is an education and training services requirement, covering the delivery of distance learning qualifications rather than construction, equipment or general consultancy. The buyer is based on Bath Road in Somerset, and the stated delivery coverage includes the United Kingdom, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world. Suppliers operating nationally or internationally in accredited adult education, distance learning and funded qualifications would therefore be relevant, particularly organisations able to support learners connected with the college’s provision in Somerset.

The procurement has been completed following an open procedure. The tender closed on 16 March 2026 at 12 noon, and the contract was awarded on 24 July 2026. The award value is £80,000. The contract period runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028. The selected suppliers are The Skills Network and Learning Curve Group, jointly named against the active award. The requirement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Evaluation was for an open competition for education and training services, with the stated purpose of securing accredited, Department for Education-funded distance learning qualifications that complement the buyer’s adult learner provision. The published process is complete and the award is active.

For a supplier that did not win this procurement, the award demonstrates demand from University Centre Somerset College Group for outsourced delivery of accredited, Department for Education-funded distance learning qualifications supporting adult learners. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need an established portfolio of recognised distance learning qualifications, the operational ability to deliver them through a subcontracting arrangement, and the quality systems needed to maintain accreditation and funding compliance. Experience of adult education provision and of working alongside a college or other education authority would strengthen its position. The named award to The Skills Network and Learning Curve Group indicates that the buyer accepted specialist learning providers with the capacity to support a broad delivery footprint, including learners across the United Kingdom and beyond. Small and medium-sized businesses were considered suitable for this type of work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA17104 - Distanced Learning Subcontract Services

Notice Description

The aim of the College Service will be to provide a high quality accredited, and Department for Education (DfE) Funded Distance Learning qualifications which complement the Authority's current Adult Learner provision. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17104. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17104 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41a55ee0-6704-4cf0-9203-53ffe4ec7972
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd097ed1-cf89-4fb5-a7be-82f44fbe9779
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Centre Somerset College Group
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOMERSET
Postcode
TA6 4PZ
Postcode Area
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bridgwater North & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bridgwater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

The Skills Network

Learning Curve Group

Further Information

Notice Documents

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