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08 Jul 2026 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

New College Swindon invites tenders for the provision of learner recruitment and referral services under its Adult Skills Fund. The process is currently in the tender stage with an open procurement procedure, scheduled to close for enquiries on 29th July 2026 and for submissions by 6th August 2026. Located in Swindon, the contract specifically aims to attract and enrol approximately 800 adult learners annually into Level 2 online distance learning programmes. The procurement caters to the adult education services sector and includes additional services such as compliance monitoring and reports. The contract commences in September 2026 with potential extensions, establishing a lucrative opportunity for businesses through May 2029.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in education and customer services, particularly those experienced in managing large-scale learner recruitment efforts. Suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, businesses positioned to offer high-quality, cost-efficient services will be well-suited to bid. With a contract value of up to £403,200, the criteria focus 40% on price and 60% on quality, including social value considerations. Companies looking to grow their presence in the adult education market could considerably benefit by leveraging this contract to demonstrate expertise and capability in scaling educational recruitment operations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ITT Learner Recruitment 'lead find services'

Notice Description

New College Swindon seeks an experienced supplier to deliver learner recruitment and referral services for its Adult Skills Fund (ASF) provision. The requirement is to recruit approximately 800 eligible adult learners annually for Level 2 online distance learning programmes, including learner attraction, screening, enrolment support, compliance monitoring and reporting. The contract will commence in September 2026 with extension options available.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c668
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064223-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79342300 - Customer services

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£336,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£336,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 May 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 COLLEGE SWINDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN3 1AH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Walcot and Park North
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

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