Tender

CA17886 - Subcontract delivery for 2026_2027

NEW COLLEGE SWINDON

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Tender

22 May 2026 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

New College Swindon is seeking tenders for subcontract delivery services for the 2026/2027 academic year, with contracts valued up to £2.67 million. The procurement falls under the education and training services category, with the procurement method being an open procedure. Interested parties should note the key deadline for submissions, which is set for 17 June 2026 at 10:00 AM BST. This tender is specifically aimed at delivering educational programmes within a 60-mile radius of Swindon, covering Adult Skills Fund Programmes, Tailored Learning, Apprenticeships, 16-18 Provision, and Higher Education, with the contracts commencing on 1 August 2026 and concluding on 31 July 2027.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses specializing in educational and training services, particularly those proficient in delivering varied learning programmes from Level 2 upwards. With the opportunity to participate in multiple Lots, businesses with the technical capability and capacity to deliver these services can benefit from this procurement. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, aligning with New College Swindon's strategy to achieve best value through potential multiple awards. The tender encourages diverse methods, including face-to-face and distance learning options, thereby accommodating a wide range of service delivery approaches.

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Notice Title

CA17886 - Subcontract delivery for 2026_2027

Notice Description

NCS are requesting tenders from suppliers interested in working in partnership across a number of subcontract delivery contracts within the radius of Swindon for up to PS2.67m gross income over the 2026/27 academic year, with the intended outcome of selecting the most advantageous tender(s) (MAT) to deliver a fixed-term contract from 01 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. Spend details are indicative only, award of funding is subject to the criteria detailed within this Guidance, and NCS reserve the right to make multiple awards where best value can be achieved and in accordance with NCS subcontract strategy. The tender has been split into the following requirements: 1. Adult Skills Fund (ASF) Programmes (Level 2 and upwards) 2. Adult Skills Fund (ASF) Tailored Learning (any level) 3. Apprenticeships (Level 2 and upwards) 4. 16-18 Provision (Level 3 and upwards - consideration will be given to Level 2) 5. Higher Education (Level 3 and upwards) Face to face and distance learning offers will be considered however all learners must reside within 60 miles of Swindon. Tenderer's are invited to apply for one or all Lots in accordance with their own technical capability and capacity. Includes Lots: Lot 1: Lot 1 Lot 2: Lot 2 Lot 3: Lot 3 Lot 4: Lot 4 Lot 5: Lot 5 To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17886. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17886 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc07e8f6-cfd1-442f-bd3c-5119ff38f293
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,673,391 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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

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