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Loughborough College Adult Skills Fund (ASF)

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

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09 Jul 2026 at 11:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Loughborough College has initiated a tendering process for the provision of educational and training services under its Adult Skills Fund (ASF). The College aims to enhance the quality and geographical coverage of its educational offerings by partnering with providers capable of delivering full qualifications at various levels. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and follows an open procedure. The tender period closes on 3rd August 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 27th July 2026. Situated in Loughborough, United Kingdom, Loughborough College is a public authority classified as sub-central government, with procurement operations managed by its Procurement Team. The total contract value amounts to £375,000, and the service delivery is intended to start from 1st September 2026, extending initially to 31st July 2027, with potential for renewal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, specifically those capable of enhancing programme quality and reach. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in educational service delivery are well-positioned to engage with this opportunity due to the project's scope and financial magnitude. The procurement emphasises qualitative measures, with evaluation criteria weighted heavily towards quality and technical questions. Businesses capable of delivering a robust delivery plan that aligns with Loughborough College's strategic educational objectives will find this tender particularly suited to expanding their market presence and contributing significantly to adult education development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Loughborough College Adult Skills Fund (ASF)

Notice Description

Loughborough College is inviting providers to tender to deliver full qualifications at a variety of levels. Partnership tenders should complement our sub-contracting policy with the aim of adding strategic value to existing College provision, and enhancing the quality, range, and geographical coverage of the College's Adult Skills Fund provision. Full details of the College's Requirements can be found in the Specification within this document (Schedule 1). For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Loughborough:-Education-and-training-services./25E7Y5CKGZ To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/25E7Y5CKGZ

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Loughborough College proposes to enter into one Contract with the successful Tenderer(s) for an initial period of 12 months. The anticipated Contract commencement date is 1 September 2026 (or such other date as the College may direct), with the initial Contract period ending on 31 July 2027. At the College's sole discretion, the Contract may be extended for up to three further periods of 12 months each, subject to satisfactory performance, continued funding availability, ongoing business need, and continued compliance with the Department for Education (DfE) Adult Skills Fund (ASF) funding rules and any other applicable statutory or regulatory requirements in force at the time of each extension. There is no obligation on the College to exercise any extension option, and no expectation or entitlement on the part of the Contractor that the Contract will continue beyond the initial Contract period. The maximum possible Contract term shall expire on 31 July 2030.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c767
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064657-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH
Postcode
LE11 3BT
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Loughborough Southfields
Westminster Constituency
Loughborough

Further Information

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