Tender

Adult Provision

NEW CITY COLLEGE

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Tender

03 Jun 2026 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

New City College (NCC) is inviting bids for an open procedure tender titled "Adult Provision," focusing on adult and other education services under the CPV code 80400000. The procurement is classified as a services contract and is centred on providing training and educational opportunities for adults aged 19 and over, with a primary location in Tower Hamlets, London. The contract period is set from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027, with a potential extension up to 2031 based on training demand. The tender process is currently active, with submission deadlines closing on 1st July 2026, coinciding with the start of the award period and bid opening on the same day. The total estimated value of the contract stands at £500,000 GBP. The procurement method entails written submissions in English, with a bid validity period spanning 360 days.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those capable of partnering with public institutions like NCC. Companies experienced in workforce development, adult education, and career transition services would be well-suited to submit proposals, as the tender encourages providers to engage directly with learners and employers to deliver positive employment outcomes. The open nature of the procurement process, alongside options for contract renewal, presents a potential long-term partnership opportunity for business entities that can deliver innovative educational solutions and demonstrate robust employer engagement capabilities.

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Notice Title

Adult Provision

Notice Description

This invitation is for providers to work in partnership with NCC on joint delivery arrangements. NCC will deliver the qualifications and staff will be employed by NCC for the duration of the partnership agreement. <br/><br/>The partners will recruit appropriate learners for the courses and will lead on employer engagement and support learners through to positive outcomes - employment and /or career progression.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide training and education opportunities to adults 19+ and to provide support to individuals to achieve overall outcome - gaining employment and /or employment career progression. Additional information: Former tender:
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aa28545-505b-448a-a71c-8065bdc31607

Options: N/A

Renewal: Option to extend potentially up to 2031 subject to training demand.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052237-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 20264 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
NEW CITY COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 0AF
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Poplar
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

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