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CA16013 - Invitation to Tender ("ITT") for the provision of Learner Recruitment 'lead generation services'

NEW COLLEGE SWINDON

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22 Aug 2025 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

New College Swindon has successfully concluded the award stage of a procurement process for tender "CA16013 - Invitation to Tender for the provision of Learner Recruitment 'lead generation services'." This tender is aimed at the education sector, specifically focusing on B2B lead generation services to aid in marketing campaigns for learner recruitment. The open procurement procedure was utilized, and the award was published on 22nd August 2025. The contract commenced on 14th August 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2026. The contract value stands at £100,000 GBP. The procurement involved services spanning across various global locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant avenues for business growth, especially for companies specializing in customer services, specialist training services, marketing, and advertising, particularly those with expertise in direct marketing services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for this tender, reflecting opportunities for such businesses to expand through government contracts. The contract was awarded to two suppliers: Starch UK Ltd and Learning Curve Group, highlighting opportunities for companies with capabilities in executing comprehensive marketing and promotional services in the education sector.

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Notice Title

CA16013 - Invitation to Tender ("ITT") for the provision of Learner Recruitment 'lead generation services'

Notice Description

Tender for B2B lead generation services in the education sector. The tender will seek companies to deliver marketing campaigns for learner recruitment. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16013. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16013 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f72e5884-bd13-4d23-bd6d-87170a418bb5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

79342100 - Direct marketing services

79342200 - Promotional services

79342300 - Customer services

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80420000 - E-learning services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 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
NEW COLLEGE SWINDON
Contact Name
Lucia Mihok
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

LEARNING CURVE GROUP

STARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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