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Tender

08 Jul 2026 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

New College Swindon is seeking an experienced supplier for its tender titled "CA18201 - ITT Learner Recruitment 'lead find services'" under the category of adult and other education services. The institution requires the delivery of recruitment and referral services for its Adult Skills Fund (ASF) provision, aiming to enrol approximately 800 eligible adult learners annually for Level 2 online distance learning programmes. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure method being employed. Potential suppliers should note that the tender period will close on 6th August 2026, at 10:00 AM, and the contract is set to commence on 1st September 2026, concluding on 31st May 2027. While the project is based in Swindon, services may span across various regions including the UK and international locations such as the Channel Islands and Isle of Man.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers specialising in education, recruitment, and customer services. Companies with expertise in delivering tailored training programmes, particularly those focused on adult and specialist training services, will find this opportunity well-aligned with their capabilities. The contract, valued at £336,000, offers a chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage with a prominent educational institution and expand their service portfolio across diverse geographical locations. The structure of this open procedure ensures a transparent and competitive bidding environment, ideal for businesses ready to offer innovative solutions in learner recruitment and support.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CA18201 - ITT Learner Recruitment 'lead find services'

Notice Description

New College Swindon seeks an experienced supplier to deliver learner recruitment and referral services for its Adult Skills Fund (ASF) provision. The requirement is to recruit approximately 800 eligible adult learners annually for Level 2 online distance learning programmes, including learner attraction, screening, enrolment support, compliance monitoring and reporting. The contract will commence in September 2026 with extension options available. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18201. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18201 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-945d46ae-60cc-4d29-922e-c88712053188
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e6ad6c7-86a7-4d0a-be1b-14ef875cf757
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79342300 - Customer services

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£336,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEW COLLEGE SWINDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN3 1AH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Walcot and Park North
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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