Tender

Skills for Jobs Subcontract delivery

SOLIHULL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE

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Tender

01 Jul 2025 at 16:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Solihull College and University Centre is seeking qualified contractors to provide high-quality Skills for Jobs support specifically in the boroughs of Solihull North and Shirley West. This tender, classified under education and training services, falls under the industry's "light touch" procurement regime and uses an open competition procurement method. Significant dates include the query deadline on 4th July 2025, and the submission deadline on 8th July 2025. The contract is expected to begin on 1st August 2025 and could potentially extend up until 31st July 2029, depending on performance and strategy alignment, valued at a gross amount of approximately £400,000. The procurement is currently active and invites small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly from the Warwickshire region, to participate.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector to partner with Solihull College and University Centre and contribute to local community development by addressing skills gaps and enhancing job prospects. Established educational service providers with expertise in delivering tailored programmes and engaging with local stakeholders will find this an advantageous opportunity to leverage their experience for substantial local impact. Organizations with a focus on adult education and special educational needs could particularly thrive, given the contract's emphasis on service quality and community benefits. Participation may also enhance the business's visibility and credentials in public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Skills for Jobs Subcontract delivery

Notice Description

The tender requirement is for a contract for the provision of Skills for Jobs support within the boroughs of Solihull North and Shirley West only. The purpose of the tender is to deliver, high quality provision that complements the College offer, enhances opportunities available to residents, meets the needs of employers and any skills gaps, and/or benefits the local community within the specified boroughs. Please see the tender guidance within the tender pack available for download free of charge via https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: 3 years in annual increments - each year approx. PS125k subject to Solihull College and University Centre strategy, funding availability and subcontractor performance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055719
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036570-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80340000 - Special education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80490000 - Operation of an educational centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE
Contact Name
Anna Manns
Contact Email
procurement@solihull.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 1SB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG32 Solihull
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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