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General 2025/2026 adult education further competitions

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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25 Nov 2025 at 13:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "General 2025/2026 adult education further competitions" was conducted by Gloucestershire County Council, located in Gloucester, United Kingdom. It falls under the category of Adult and Other Education Services (CPV code: 80400000). The process utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure, and has already reached the award stage, with contracts awarded on 1st October 2025. The tender period concluded on 25th July 2025, and the contract period is slated from 5th October 2025 through to 31st July 2026. The procurement is focused on services in England, targeting a minimum value of GBP 262,019 and an overall value of up to GBP 399,999.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education services, particularly those experienced in adult education and capable of meeting the framework's demands. The procurement has been structured to encourage participation from SMEs and aligns well with the business profiles of entities like The Nationwide Community Learning Partnership C.I.C, Artspace Cinderford, and Art Shape Ltd, which were among the suppliers awarded contracts. Businesses fitting this profile, and those aiming to expand within the public education sector, can leverage such opportunities to grow their portfolios and establish deeper roots in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

General 2025/2026 adult education further competitions

Notice Description

Mini Competitions from the adult education framework. Multi contracts awarded under the framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed61f60c-300a-40c5-979c-df32a0686f12
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cf489fd-7f36-410e-aa56-b0c8cbf54a38
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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
£399,999 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£262,019 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
4 Oct 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ART SHAPE

ARTSPACE CINDERFORD

THE NATIONWIDE COMMUNITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP C.I.C (NCLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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