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CA16057 - Adult Skills Fund Subcontracted Learning Provision - North East

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

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21 Jul 2025 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough College, located in Middlesbrough, England, has concluded the procurement process for the "Adult Skills Fund Subcontracted Learning Provision" in the North East. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Adult and other education services" with CPV code 80400000. The tender, which used an open procedure, was completed with the award stage finalised on 21 July 2025. The contract is valued at £643,200 and is set to run from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026. This contract is intended to serve regions including the United Kingdom and beyond, ensuring a broad delivery scope for the services required.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the education services industry. Businesses with expertise in adult education and skills training are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. The openness of the procurement method suggests competitive inclusion, allowing suitable businesses to gain significant contracts in educational service provision. The successful bidder, Uplift Associates Ltd, exemplifies the type of organisation primed to excel in such competitive and expansive procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

CA16057 - Adult Skills Fund Subcontracted Learning Provision - North East

Notice Description

Adult Skills Fund Subcontracted Learning Provision - North East. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16057. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16057 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da91f567-c8fe-4321-9537-760d7182cdca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/588eb9b2-cff6-4946-b60c-21e17c2fa164
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£643,200 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£643,200 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE
Contact Name
Sarah Richardson
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS2 1AD
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UPLIFT ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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