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Skills for Jobs Subcontract delivery - AWARD

SOLIHULL COLLEGE

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19 Jul 2025 at 12:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Skills for Jobs Subcontract delivery has been managed by Solihull College, seeking to provide educational services targeted at adults and other specific educational needs. The contract, completed and awarded on 19th July 2025, involves delivering services within Solihull North and Shirley West's boroughs, enhancing educational opportunities for local residents and addressing skills gaps in the community. The open procedure procurement method was used, with an active status in the award stage. The contract period begins on 1st August 2025 and will run until 31st July 2026, focusing on improving the community's educational infrastructure.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those capable of offering specialised adult education and operation of educational centres. The opportunity was ideally suited for enterprises with a strong understanding of the local community and the flexibility to offer tailored educational solutions. Businesses like The Colebridge Trust Ltd, which was awarded the contract, have the potential to leverage their expertise in educational service delivery and contribute meaningfully to community development in the specified boroughs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Skills for Jobs Subcontract delivery - AWARD

Notice Description

The tender requirement is for a contract for the provision of Skills for Jobs support within the boroughs of Solihull North and Shirley West only. The purpose of the tender is to deliver, high quality provision that complements the College offer, enhances opportunities available to residents, meets the needs of employers and any skills gaps, and/or benefits the local community within the specified boroughs. Please see the tender guidance within the tender pack available for download free of charge via https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83adb799-f7fc-45a7-8955-2c76217ae115
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80340000 - Special education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80490000 - Operation of an educational centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 1SB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE COLEBRIDGE TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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