Planning

Merton Adult Learning - Main Delivery Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

13 Aug 2025 at 11:03

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 16:50

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton has announced a public procurement opportunity for the Merton Adult Learning - Main Delivery Service, currently at the 'planning' stage. The service aims to deliver a comprehensive range of Adult Learning programmes focusing primarily on Merton residents. These programmes will be funded by the Adult Skills Funds from the Greater London Authority (GLA) and the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). Notably, the contract, valued at £4,150,000, is planned to commence on 1st August 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2031. The procurement will be conducted through an open procedure, underlining the borough's commitment to transparent and competitive tendering. Key dates include a future notice expected on 30th November 2025, providing ample preparation time for interested parties.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in education services, particularly those with expertise in adult and other education services. It is ideally suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, given the inclusivity and community focus of the project. The breadth of courses, including green skills, digital skills, Health and Social Care, and various creative disciplines, allows for diverse educational providers to showcase their offerings and innovation. Establishing a partnership with the London Borough of Merton provides an excellent opportunity to expand one's business footprint in the public sector and support community development in Merton. Interested parties should prepare to engage with a procurement process that welcomes diverse business capabilities, driving growth and competitive advantage in the educational services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Merton Adult Learning - Main Delivery Service

Notice Description

The service will deliver a comprehensive set of Adult Learning programmes based in Merton prioritising the residents of Merton. Funded under the Adult Skills Funds from the GLA and ESFA the fund is made up of two Funding Streams namely the Adult Skills Core and the Tailored Learning. The Adult Skills Core programmes are skills-based funding and are for accredited and qualification courses. The Tailored Learning courses caters for learners on non-accredited learning and provides for learners making their first steps, including confidence and wellbeing courses. The curriculum is broad and includes cross cutting skills like green skills, sustainability courses, digital, Health and Social Care, Essential Skills including English, Maths and ESOL, Art Courses, Drawing Painting, Pottery, Performing Arts, Singing, Sewing and clothes making, Italics, Guitar Making, Child Care, CV writing, Confidence Building and Wellbeing courses and Level 3 Courses in Accounts under the Adult Skills Free Courses for Jobs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05250b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048365-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£4,150,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.services@merton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
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
TLI6 Outer London - South, TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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