Tender

Learner Finds

UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP

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Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The University Centre Somerset College Group is inviting tenders for the recruitment of 19+ learners for distanced learning courses under the project titled "Learner Finds." This procurement, classified as a public undertaking, falls within the advertising, marketing, and recruitment services industry category. Located in Somerset, United Kingdom, the tender is currently in the active stage, with an enquiry period ending on 20th March 2026, followed by the tender period concluding on 2nd April 2026. It employs an open procurement method, encouraging wide participation. Interested parties should register via MultiQuote to access submission details electronically.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing and recruitment services aiming to expand their reach and portfolio. With a contract value of £2,080,000, there is significant scope for growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The suitability criteria support participation from diverse business types, allowing competitors to leverage both price and quality elements in the award process. The contract period spans from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028, with potential renewals, offering extended engagement potential for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Learner Finds

Notice Description

Learner Finds - Recruitment of 19+ Learners for Distanced Learning Courses

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017979-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

79342100 - Direct marketing services

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,733,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,733,333 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOMERSET
Postcode
TA6 4PZ
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bridgwater North & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bridgwater

Further Information

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