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CA18227 - Somerset Community Learning Subcontracting Services

UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP

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14 Jul 2026 at 09:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Centre Somerset College Group has initiated an open procurement process titled "CA18227 - Somerset Community Learning Subcontracting Services," classified under "Education and training services" (CPV: 80000000). This contract is focused on providing high-quality, accredited educational qualifications with an emphasis on Free Courses for Jobs, ensuring robust Safeguarding policies and support up to enrolment. The tender is currently in the active stage with a tender period ending on 8th August 2026, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2026, running until 31st July 2027. Services are location-specific, requiring in-person, classroom-based learning in the Somerset region, with a maximum contract value of £400,000.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, especially those capable of delivering Level 2 and Level 3 Adult Skills Funded qualifications. SMEs may find this particularly appealing given their eligibility as specified in the procurement. The open procurement method ensures that all qualified businesses can compete, encouraging innovation and high standards in adult education. Businesses with experience in maintaining high compliance and quality in education delivery would be well-suited to apply for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA18227 - Somerset Community Learning Subcontracting Services

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking a contract for a supplier to deliver high quality, accredited and Department for Education (DfE) Level 2 and Level 3 Adult Skills Funded (ASF) qualifications with a focus on Free Courses for Jobs (FCFJ). The following are identified as the key objectives which the Contractor (Service Operator) will be expected to address: ? To provide learners with high quality, specifically designed, flexible and innovate learning ? To ensure effective Safeguarding policies and procedures to protect learners ? To provide excellence through all its operations ? To provide Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance through to enrolment and beyond ? To ensure compliance and audit throughout the contract Please note this tender is for provision of in person, classroom-based learning within the Somerset area The retained funding fee, retained by the College Group, will be 20%. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18227. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18227 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92e2f0a3-3ff7-4d98-800e-3c60f1a50a02
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

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