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271 - Coleg Gwent skills partnership contract and quality framework - expressions of interest

COLEG GWENT

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Planning

10 Jun 2026 at 18:29

Summary of the contracting process

Coleg Gwent, a public authority within the sub-central government, located in Usk, United Kingdom, is at the planning stage of a procurement process for a framework aimed at Skills Partnership suppliers. The tender, entitled "271 - Coleg Gwent skills partnership contract and quality framework - expressions of interest," focuses on educational services under the industry category of safety and special education services. Key locations for the delivery of this contract are regions UKL21 and UKL16. The procurement method is open, with tender issuance scheduled shortly and a one-year open framework for bids. Notable dates include the enquiry period ending on 20th July 2026, the tender period closing on 27th July 2026, and the award decision by 3rd August 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, specifically those involved with NVQ provision and personal learning designed to upskill or reskill employed learners. With a gross contract value of £26.4 million and designed to favour SMEs and VCSEs, the tender offers a robust platform for business growth. Interested suppliers will be evaluated on their quality and price propositions, with preference given to those demonstrating strong technical competencies as outlined in the procurement documentation. This tender offers a notable prospect for educational service providers specialised in enhancing workforce skills, with a focus on quality and innovation.

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Notice Title

271 - Coleg Gwent skills partnership contract and quality framework - expressions of interest

Notice Description

This is to give the market notice that we are hoping to release a tender for a framework for Skills Partnership suppliers in a weeks time. there will be 2 lots . Lot 1 is for NVQ's, and lot 2 is for Personal learning or upskill or reskill employed learners. We aim to release the tender in a weeks time, the framework will be an open framework for one year, which will be closed, then opened after the year, so suppliers can tender to join again for another year. the second year will be closed also. All docs on the requirement will be released in Bravo etendering portal next week .

Lot Information

NVQ

NVQ providers

Personal learning to upskill or reskill employed learners

all info on the lots will be shared when the tender is released, next week on Bravo etendering

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b253
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054952-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80330000 - Safety education services

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COLEG GWENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
USK
Postcode
NP15 1XJ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport

Local Authority
Monmouthshire
Electoral Ward
Llanbadoc and Usk
Westminster Constituency
Monmouthshire

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