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Award

06 Aug 2025 at 11:31

Award

18 Jul 2025 at 18:09

Tender

14 May 2025 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

New College Swindon has concluded the tender process titled "Subcontract delivery for 2025_26", categorised under education services and executed via an open procurement method as of 6th August 2025. Located in Swindon, UK, this procurement covers various education services for the upcoming academic year of 2025-2026, with significant financial commitments across several lots, such as Adult Skills Fund, 16-18 Provision, and Higher Education, among others. The procurement process involved multiple suppliers and was governed by legal frameworks to ensure adherence to educational objectives.

This tender opens up substantial business growth avenues, particularly for firms experienced in educational services, training, and youth education. It encourages collaboration from SMEs and sub-central public authorities, offering tailored learning experiences and adult education frameworks. Businesses in regions like Swindon and the UKK postcode areas, equipped with capabilities in vocational training or higher education services, would likely find this contract promising and aligned with public sector strategies. The procurement’s light-touch regime further enhances accessibility for varied educational providers aiming to expand their outreach.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Subcontract delivery for 2025_26

Notice Description

Lot 1. Adult Skills Fund (ASF), subcontracted education services, PS1,153,780 excluding VAT Lot 2. Adult Skills Fund (ASF) - Tailored Learning, subcontracted education services, PS67,473 excluding VAT Lot 4. 16-18 Provision, subcontracted education services, PS480,880 excluding VAT Lot 5. Higher Education, subcontracted education services, PS80,000 excluding VAT

Lot Information

Adult Skills Fund (ASF)

Adult Skills Fund (ASF) Programmes (Level 2 and upwards) within non devolved areas. Spend allocated is subject to availability of funding, NCS strategy and performance.

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Adult Skills Fund (ASF) - Tailored Learning

Adult Skills Fund (ASF) Tailored Learning (any level) in non devolved areas. Spend allocated is subject to availability of funding, NCS strategy and performance.

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships (Level 2 and upwards). NCS are interested in proposals for delivery however reserve the right to reject all submissions and make alternative arrangements where the right partnerships cannot be forged, spend is indicative only and not representative of a single award.

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

16-18 Provision

16-18 Provision (Level 3 and upwards - consideration will be given to Level 2). NCS are interested in proposals for delivery however reserve the right to reject all submissions and make alternative arrangements where the right partnerships cannot be forged, spend is indicative only and not representative of a single award.

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Higher Education

Higher Education (Level 3 and upwards). NCS are interested in proposals for delivery however reserve the right to reject all submissions and make alternative arrangements where the right partnerships cannot be forged, spend is indicative only and not representative of a single award.

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051324
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046447-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80200000 - Secondary education services

80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

80211000 - Technical secondary education services

80212000 - Vocational secondary education services

80300000 - Higher education services

80310000 - Youth education services

80340000 - Special education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

80500000 - Training services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

80531100 - Industrial training services

80531200 - Technical training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,925,450 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,925,450 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,782,133 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,782,133 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

City of Bristol College

EDUC8 TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

KEY PERFORMANCE TRAINING LTD

KIWI & YUZU LTD

THE BIG ACT LTD.

THE CONSTRUCTION SKILLS PEOPLE LTD

TRAIN WITH PRIDE LIMITED

VALUE GROUP TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED

WIMBLEDON EXPERIENCE LIMITED

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