Tender

Learner Find and Virtual Learning Platform

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

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Tender

26 May 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Sunderland College is seeking to contract services for a "Learner Find and Virtual Learning Platform" through an open procurement procedure. This tender, part of the educational and training services industry, involves the delivery of virtual learning programmes for adult learners. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions opening until 22nd June 2026 at noon. The procurement covers locations including the North East Combined Authority area and non-devolved regions in England. The contract period is set to start on 1st August 2026 and can extend until 31st July 2029. The procurement process allows electronic submissions via the EPNE e-tendering system, focusing on three lots targeting different geographical areas and service provisions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in educational services, virtual learning platforms, and adult education recruitment. Companies with expertise in the delivery of Level 2 and above training and those capable of providing high-quality, value-added services are well-suited to compete. With an emphasis on social and added value, the contract prioritises quality of delivery, allowing businesses to innovate and enhance their offerings in the educational sector. The procurement process involves critical criteria such as quality, mobilisation and exit strategy, added value, social value, and pricing, offering a balanced evaluation approach for bidders.

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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/048900-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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