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Loughborough College Adult Skills Fund (ASF)

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Nov 2025 at 16:05

Tender

09 Jun 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Loughborough College, a sub-central government public authority located in Loughborough, UK, has awarded a contract for the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) to deliver full qualifications across various levels. This contract, with a gross value of £450,000, was awarded to Code Institute Ltd and The Skills Network Ltd, both large suppliers, on 15th September 2025. The contract, part of the education and training services industry category, was procured using an open procedure and is scheduled to start on 2nd December 2025, running until 31st July 2026. The initiative aims to enhance the College’s education provision strategically, complementing existing sub-contracting policies by extending the geographical and qualitative reach of adult skill qualifications.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses capable of delivering high-quality education and training services, particularly those equipped to partner with educational institutions in enhancing their program reach and quality. Large enterprises involved in the education sector, especially those with experience in delivering diverse qualification levels, would be well-positioned to seize this opportunity. By participating in such tenders, businesses can access new markets, forge impactful partnerships, and contribute to public educational goals, thereby facilitating business growth and expansion in the education and training domain. This contract is part of a larger effort to support adult education initiatives, reflecting robust demand and opportunities within this sector.

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Notice Title

Loughborough College Adult Skills Fund (ASF)

Notice Description

Loughborough College is inviting providers to tender to deliver full qualifications at a variety of levels. Partnership tenders should complement our sub-contracting policy with the aim of adding strategic value to existing College provision, and enhancing the quality, range, and geographical coverage of the College's Adult Skills Fund provision. Full details of the College's Requirements can be found in the Specification within this document (Schedule 1). To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=994981266

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05458d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074506-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
Contact Name
Procurement Services
Contact Email
procurement@loucoll.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH
Postcode
LE11 3BT
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Loughborough Southfields
Westminster Constituency
Loughborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CODE INSTITUTE

THE SKILLS NETWORK

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