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ID 6169288 - DFE - SERC - PROVISION OF LEARNING SUPPORT STAFF 2026

South Eastern Regional College (SERC)

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22 May 2026 at 15:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Eastern Regional College (SERC) is conducting an open tender process for the provision of Learning Support Staff through a framework agreement. The procurement, titled "ID 6169288 - DFE - SERC - PROVISION OF LEARNING SUPPORT STAFF 2026," focuses on education and training services within the United Kingdom's Northern Ireland region (UKN). The tender is currently in the active stage, with significant dates including the tender period ending on 24 June 2026 and the award period concluding on 10 July 2026. The framework is expected to begin on 27 July 2026 and may extend up to 2030, with a total contract value of £1,440,000 gross. Potential suppliers must submit their tenders electronically through the eTendersNI platform, as no paper submissions will be entertained.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the education and training services industry to expand their client base by becoming an approved supplier for SERC. The procurement seeks to appoint up to five suppliers, offering a chance for SMEs and experienced educational service providers to grow through stable and potentially long-term engagements. Businesses with a robust capability to provide qualified Learning Support Assistants, meet light-touch regulations, and efficiently manage vocational training projects will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Participating in this tender allows enterprises to engage closely with a public authority, enhancing reputations while building a solid portfolio within government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 6169288 - DFE - SERC - PROVISION OF LEARNING SUPPORT STAFF 2026

Notice Description

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the provision Learning Support Assistants (LSA). SERC will appoint a maximum of 5 Suppliers ranked 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 after formal tender evaluation, in line with the criteria stipulated within the Instructions to Tender Document. The Framework will commence from the Date of Award for an initial period of 2 years. There will be 2 optional extension periods of up to 12 months each.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be 2 optional extension periods of up to 12 months each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a1d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048106-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

80212000 - Vocational secondary education services

80300000 - Higher education services

80340000 - Special education services

80500000 - Training services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Eastern Regional College (SERC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
BT20 4TD
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN09 Ards and North Down
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Ards and North Down
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
North Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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