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Monmouthshire Skills Centre/ Skills Hubs

Monmouthshire County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

31 Jul 2026 at 12:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

16 Mar 2026 at 15:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Monmouthshire County Council is seeking a concessionaire to provide a STEM Skills Centre or network of Skills Hubs in Monmouthshire. The service will deliver high-quality, industry- and employer-aligned qualifications and training in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, creating opportunities for local residents. The requirement combines education and training services with provision involving vocational and technical college facilities. Delivery is in Monmouthshire, Wales. The centre is intended to support skills development for the local population and to connect training with employer needs. Organisations interested in providing technical or vocational education, operating specialist skills facilities, or developing industry-led training provision may find this relevant. The council also welcomes delivery models involving onsite, hybrid or blended provision.

The process has reached tender: the council invited offers through an open procedure for a single concession lot. The tender submission deadline was 11 September 2026 at 12:00, and enquiries were due by 2 September 2026 at 17:00. The evaluation decision was scheduled by 19 October 2026. The contract is planned to run from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2029, with an option for three further 12-month extensions, potentially to 31 October 2032. The estimated value is £100,000 excluding VAT (£120,000 including VAT). Evaluation is weighted 60% quality, 30% cost and 10% social value or community benefits. Responses may be submitted electronically in English or Welsh.

This opportunity suits small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises with relevant education, training or skills-development capability. Strong candidates are likely to provide recognised qualifications, pathways or apprenticeships and demonstrate experience in technical or vocational facilities. The requirement is particularly relevant to providers able to deliver STEM training aligned with industry and employers, engage employers in programme design or delivery, and support both young people and adults. Capacity to support learners aged 14–16, including junior apprenticeships, as well as adult upskilling and community learning, is important. Providers should be able to explain their accreditation status, facility and equipment needs, preferred delivery model and ability to create opportunities for Monmouthshire residents.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Monmouthshire Skills Centre/ Skills Hubs

Notice Description

Monmouthshire County Council are offering a Concession to provide a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Skills Centre. The centre will provide high quality, industry and employer-aligned qualifications & training with the scope to create opportunities for Monmouthshire's residents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There shall be an option to extend for three further periods of 12 months renewable annually, unless otherwise agreed.

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/072695-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Jan 20275 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-07-30

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
Postcode Area
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

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Notice URLs

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