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22 Jul 2026 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Milton Keynes College acting as the contracting authority for a service tender titled "Subcontracting", focusing on educational services targeted at the 16-19 education sector. This process is categorised under the 'services' industry, specifically education and training, with geographical coverage across various UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement stage is currently in the Award phase, with the contract awarded on 15th July 2026. The contract encompasses a period starting from 15th August 2026 and ending on 31st July 2027. This tender was executed through a direct procurement method, below the threshold without competition, making it a straightforward opportunity for the supplier, SOFEA, a large-scale VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) organisation, located in Didcot, United Kingdom.

This tender offers opportunities for business growth, particularly for enterprises already operating within the education sector or those looking to expand into this market. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality educational programmes and services would find this tender relevant, especially those adept or interested in subcontracting arrangements. The direct procurement method employed implies that businesses with a strong track record and existing relationships within the public sector education domain, such as collaborative partnerships, will be ideally positioned to engage competitively. Small to medium enterprises specialising in educational delivery or related services could also explore potential subcontracting opportunities as the prime role has been awarded to SOFEA, allowing for further collaboration possibilities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Subcontracting

Notice Description

Delivery of 16-19 year old study programmes to a maximum of 40 students through partnership with SOFEA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d0ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069205-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£158,284 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES,
Postcode
MK6 5LP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Woughton & Fishermead
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFEA

Further Information

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