Award

Online Learning Learner Find Service for NCG

NCG CORPORATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Sep 2025 at 15:05

Award

26 Aug 2025 at 18:05

Tender

23 Jul 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

NCG Corporation, a sub-central government public authority based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, is spearheading the procurement process titled "Online Learning Learner Find Service for NCG." This endeavour falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on business development consultancy services, with operations extending across the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and has now reached the award stage as of 19th September 2025. The contract, with an active status, commenced on 9th September 2025 and runs until 31st August 2027, with a potential extension until 31st August 2029. This strategic procurement is designed to meet the annual targets for online learning provision by introducing 19+ Adult Skills Fund ASF funded learners to NCG colleges.

This tender creates significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialised in providing business development consultancy services. Ideal candidates are those capable of facilitating adult learner referrals, particularly from non-devolved areas, aligning with the Department for Education's annual requirements. Awarded suppliers such as Learning Curve Group Limited, AIM Group Foundation, We Find Any Learner Ltd, and Starch UK Ltd exemplify entities well-suited to leverage this opportunity. By participating, businesses can enhance their visibility and credibility in the sector, forging robust partnerships and contributing to educational service provision goals, thereby driving potential revenue growth and business expansion.

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Notice Title

Online Learning Learner Find Service for NCG

Notice Description

NCG are seeking referrers to introduce 19+ Adult Skills Fund ASF funded Learners to its colleges. Learners will be from non-devolved areas as defined by DfE each academic year, unless specific referrals from devolved areas are required during the contract period. This service is specifically to fulfil the annual targets for Online Learning provision within NCG. To view this notice, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=981128335

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: One optional extension available for a maximum of 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056481
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058230-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NCG CORPORATION
Contact Name
Nathan Graham
Contact Email
procurement@ncgrp.co.uk
Contact Phone
01912004000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE4 7SA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

AIM GROUP FOUNDATION

LEARNING CURVE GROUP

STARCH

WE FIND ANY LEARNER

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