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22 Jul 2026 at 08:49

Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council has awarded a direct call-off contract under the Tailored Learning Open Framework 2025, specifically for Lot 2 Family Learning for the 2026-2027 term. This procurement, classified under CPV code 80400000 for adult and other education services, is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £60,451.95, runs from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027, and was concluded with the Life Education Centre East Midlands. The direct award process reached its completion on 22nd July 2026, following the tender period that ended on 1st July 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those specialising in family learning and adult education, to expand their portfolio by engaging with local government contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete for such opportunities, given their ability to offer tailored solutions and community-oriented services. The direct award nature of this procurement highlights the importance of maintaining strong relationships and proving past performance in similar contracts to secure future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Tailored Learning - Lot 2 Family Learning Call-Off Contract 2026-2027

Notice Description

Direct award of a Call-Off Contract under the Tailored Learning Open Framework 2025 DN777117 Lot 2 Family Learning for the term 1st August 2026 - 31st July 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91ef15b3-d87a-4d07-a1fb-2a17d2556d41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9377b90-7d06-42ac-83ad-0a6552efcf2f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,451 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,451 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFE EDUCATION CENTRE EAST MIDLANDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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