Planning

Monmouthshire Skills Centre/ Skills Hubs

MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Mar 2026 at 15:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Monmouthshire County Council is initiating a public procurement process focusing on the development of the Monmouthshire Multi Skills Centre or skills hubs. The objective is to create facilities that align with industry standards, offering vocational training, apprenticeships, and qualifications to various demographics, including young people, adults seeking upskilling, jobseekers, and local employers requiring workforce development. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of UKL21, the notice invites expressions of interest from training providers, apprenticeship partners, FE institutions, and specialist skills organisations. The procurement is in the planning stage and includes a scheduled milestone for engagement, with interested parties requested to submit their information packages by 24 April 2026. The contract period for the selected proposal is set to commence on 1 September 2027, with opportunities for renewal until 2035.

This initiative creates significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in the construction of vocational or technical colleges, as well as those offering education and training services. Businesses with expertise in STEM, construction, digital, green skills, and engineering are particularly encouraged to participate, addressing identified skill gaps and contributing to community learning and development. The project is supported by capital funding to transform potential premises into modern, industry-standard learning environments. This procurement offers an open platform for innovation, inviting proposals from organisations willing to supply a hybrid, onsite, or blended delivery model. Engaging with this venture can enable businesses to expand their service offerings and establish long-term partnerships with local government and educational institutes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Monmouthshire Skills Centre/ Skills Hubs

Notice Description

Monmouthshire County Council is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from training providers, apprenticeship partners, FE institutions, and specialist skills organisations interested in delivering qualifications, vocational training, and apprenticeships as part of the development of a new Monmouthshire Multi Skills Centre/skills hubs. This notice forms part of early market engagement to assess the market's appetite and capacity to support the creation of a high quality, industry aligned Skills Centre/hubs in Monmouthshire. Two potential locations to develop a centre have been identified: Innovation House Magor and Castlegate Business Park Caldicot; but we are open to suggestions for other locations. Vocational pathways, apprenticeships, and skills development opportunities for: - young people (including junior apprenticeships 14-16 and post 16) - adults seeking upskilling or reskilling - jobseekers - local employers requiring workforce development and CPD We have identified particular gaps in the opportunities to develop skills in STEM, construction, digital, green skills and engineering. We would be open to responses that met these gaps; but we would be open to an evidence-based response that sought to meet other skill gaps., Capital funding has been secured to redevelop potential premises into a modern, industry standard learning facility. Interested organisations are asked to provide a package of information as per the Engagement description detailed below. This is not a tender process; EOIs are for market testing and planning purposes.

Planning Information

Interested organisations are asked to provide a package on the following: - Organisation overview – type of provider, specialisms, accreditation status. - Summary of relevant training provision – qualifications, pathways, apprenticeships delivered. - Experience of working in technical or vocational facilities. - Interest in delivering in Monmouthshire - Preferred delivery model (onsite / hybrid / blended). - Any facility or equipment requirements. - Capacity to support young people (incl. 14–16 junior apprenticeships). - Capacity to support adult learners / upskilling / community learning. - Employer engagement experience. - Any indicative information on pricing or funding routes (non binding). - Currently have a contract or subcontract with Medr Welsh Government These should be sent to Procurement@monmouthshire.gov.uk. Following the Engagement deadline the team will assess the packages received and then invite interested providers to discuss the opportunity in 1-2-1 supplier meetings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023620-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

45214310 - Vocational college construction work

45214320 - Technical college construction work

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Jan 202711 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
USK
Postcode
NP15 1GA
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport
Local Authority
Monmouthshire
Electoral Ward
Llanbadoc and Usk
Westminster Constituency
Monmouthshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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