This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jul 2026 at 14:16

Tender

26 May 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Sunderland College has completed a procurement process titled "Learner Find and Virtual Learning Platform", with the award stage finalised on 23rd July 2026. This contract focuses on education and training services within the North East of England and other regions in the UK. The procurement sought to establish a three-lot solution to support adult virtual learning programmes, targeting Level 2 and above qualifications funded through the Adult Skills Fund. The procurement was conducted under an open procedure with the tender stage beginning in May and submissions closing in June 2026. The contract, valued at £370,000, covers a period from 4th August 2026 to 3rd August 2027, with potential renewals, and is primarily for services within the education sector.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses involved in educational technology and adult education services to expand their footprint, particularly those offering innovative virtual learning platforms and learner recruitment solutions. With nine companies participating in the final bid stage, the successful contractor, Learning Curve Group, illustrates the competitive landscape and potential for growth in supporting adult education initiatives. Companies with strengths in creating engaging educational content and platforms are especially well-suited to compete for similar tenders, especially those interested in serving public sector education providers like Sunderland College.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Learner Find and Virtual Learning Platform

Notice Description

The College have a requirement to contract for the provision of a comprehensive, three-lot solution to support the recruitment and delivery of adult learners undertaking virtual learning programmes. This includes: - Lot 1: Learner Find services targeting eligible adult learners within the North East Combined Authority area to undertake a Level 2 virtual learning programme - Lot 2: Learner Find services targeting eligible adult learners across non-devolved regions in England to undertake a Level 2 virtual learning programme - Lot 3: A virtual learning platform to support the delivery, engagement, and achievement of adult learners studying Level 2 and above programmes funded through the Adult Skills Fund.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a3ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069842-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 3 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 4AH
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Barnes
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEARNING CURVE GROUP

Further Information

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