Planning

Tailored Learning Programme - Core Delivery 2026-27

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 15:32

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Somerset Council focuses on a Tailored Learning Programme scheduled for delivery over the 2026-27 period. Awarded funding by the Department for Education, the initiative aims to support adult residents in Somerset by enhancing skills alongside health and educational engagement within communities. Positioned within the adult and other education services industry category, the procurement is set to take place in the UKK23 region of the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, this open procedure is slated to commence in August 2026 with planned communications by 7th April 2026. The total gross contract value is approximately £3.06 million.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in adult education services, particularly those positioned as SMEs, due to its suitability and planned renewal options. The programme aims to extend educational offerings to underserved communities, thus creating potential collaborations between local businesses and Somerset Council. By participating, businesses can play a pivotal role in promoting individual growth and community development, fostering a positive impact on local economies through increased accessibility to learning programmes. Participants should prepare to demonstrate their ability to contribute to these objectives, leveraging expertise in educational delivery and community engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tailored Learning Programme - Core Delivery 2026-27

Notice Description

Somerset Council (the Council) has been awarded funding from the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver a Tailored Learning programme (formally known as Community Learning) across Somerset. The Tailored Learning programme will support our adult residents (19+) to develop skills, confidence, motivation and resilience to: * progress towards formal learning or employment * improve their health and well-being, including mental health * develop stronger communities * help parents to strengthen their children's educational success The aim of the programme is to widen participation in learning across our communities, especially among groups that are hardest to reach. This involves not only removing barriers to learning but also actively promoting the benefits of learning and encouraging participation. Increasing access to learning will create opportunities for success and progression for a much broader cross section of residents, positively impacting the social, financial and health circumstances of many people in Somerset. Our intentions and priorities for the programme are set out later in this document. Locally based Community Learning supports residents to develop wider outcomes for their personal lives which, in turn, positively influences their communities, local businesses and the wider local economy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030556-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,550,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Apr 20263 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
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
TLK23 Somerset CC
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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