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27 Jul 2026 at 13:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Adult Learning Subcontracted Services" to Waltham Forest College. This contract falls under the education and training services industry category and serves the United Kingdom region, specifically Walthamstow. The procurement process followed a direct award methodology, marking its completion stage with the contract commencing on 1st August 2026 and ending on 31st July 2027. The buyer's headquarters are situated at Waltham Forest Town Hall on Forest Road, whilst the services will be delivered mainly to Waltham Forest residents, aligning with the academic year 2026-27.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the delivery of adult learning and educational services. Given the scope, it is ideal for large-scale education providers capable of handling accredited vocational training within a structured curriculum. The involvement in this contract allows businesses to participate in compliance with the Adult Skills Fund funding rules and engage in the council's quality and performance framework. As the contract is valued at approximately £399,599.95 gross, education service providers with the capability to meet rigorous reporting requirements and efficiency in recruitment and enrolment stand to benefit significantly from this opportunity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Adult Learning Subcontracted services

Notice Description

The contract covers the delivery of accredited adult learning provision within agreed vocational curriculum areas, for the academic year 2026-27, through a subcontracted provider. The scope includes: * delivery of accredited vocational provision aligned to agreed curriculum and local need * recruitment, enrolment and delivery to eligible adult learners, primarily Waltham Forest residents * compliance with Adult Skills Fund funding rules, awarding-organisation requirements, safeguarding and data reporting * participation in the Council's quality, performance and audit processes as set out in the Service Specification and Appendices, and * delivery within a controlled contract and performance management framework led by the Council as Lead Provider. The contract will commence on the 1st August 2026 until the 31st July 2027

Procurement Information

Competitive procurement process will be conducted for the future solution, but a bridging arrangement is needed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d456
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070825-2026
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
Direct award
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
£319,679 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALTHAMSTOW
Postcode
E17 4JF
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE

Further Information

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