This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

24 Jul 2026 at 07:24

Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CA17104 - Distanced Learning Subcontract Services" is managed by the University Centre Somerset College Group, located in Somerset, England. This procurement falls under the education and training services industry category and employs an open procedure. Initially initiated as a tender and then moved to the award stage, the process is now marked as complete. The contract, valued at £80,000, covers a variety of global delivery locations, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and the British Overseas Territories. Published on 30th January 2026, the tendering period ended on 16th March 2026, and the contract period extends from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028. The procurement primarily targets small and medium enterprises (SMEs), despite not being applicable to voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in delivering educational services, particularly those offering accredited distance learning qualifications. With funding from the Department for Education, the project is designed to complement adult learner provisions, fostering business expansion in the educational sector. SMEs that can deliver high-quality educational services to a broad spectrum, including international regions, are well-positioned to capitalise on these opportunities. The awarded suppliers, The Skills Network and Learning Curve Group, illustrate the type of businesses that fit the procurement needs, suggesting that companies with innovative educational solutions and a capacity to meet diverse geographic requirements are well-suited to similar contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

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 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20266 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOMERSET
Postcode
TA6 4PZ
Post Town
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

LEARNING CURVE GROUP

THE SKILLS NETWORK

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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