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South Thames Colleges Group - Framework Agreement of Preferred Subcontractor Suppliers

SOUTH THAMES COLLEGE GROUP

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04 Oct 2022 at 13:45

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01 Apr 2022 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The South Thames Colleges Group has completed a procurement process for a Framework Agreement of Preferred Subcontractor Suppliers in the training services category. The tender, titled "South Thames Colleges Group - Framework Agreement of Preferred Subcontractor Suppliers," was conducted through an open procedure in services procurement category. The buyers are South Thames Colleges Group, located in Kingston Upon Thames, United Kingdom. The tender was in the award stage as of October 4, 2022, and had a value of 1.0 GBP. It included a standstill period for review and potential legal actions within 10 calendar days of contract award information.

This tender opportunity by South Thames Colleges Group can benefit businesses in the education and training sector. The procurement process primarily focuses on selecting subcontractor suppliers with technical capabilities in specific markets, evidence of registration capabilities, experience in hard-to-reach populations, and partnership value. Businesses with expertise in training and education, quality standards, and accreditations would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The procurement method used was an open procedure with a specific focus on suppliers being able to meet the technical, economic, and suitability criteria outlined in the tender documentation.

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Notice Title

South Thames Colleges Group - Framework Agreement of Preferred Subcontractor Suppliers

Notice Description

South Thames Colleges Group are setting up a Framework Agreement of Preferred Subcontractor Suppliers. Further information on the requirements can be found in the tender documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As above.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0328ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027861-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH THAMES COLLEGE GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
luke.wood@tenetservices.com
Contact Phone
+44 7900920122

Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 2AQ
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

ASPIRE SPORTING ACADEMY

GROUNDWORK LONDON

LEARNING AND SKILLS SOLUTIONS

LEARNING CURVE GROUP

LONDON LEARNING CONSORTIUM

PREVISTA

QUBE QUALIFICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT

THE CONSTRUCTION SKILLS PEOPLE

THE SKILLS NETWORK

WORKERS EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION

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