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Delivery of sub-contractor provision for Personal Learning Account funding 25/26

THE COLLEGE MERTHYR TYDFIL

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17 Jul 2025 at 15:50

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The College Merthyr Tydfil has initiated an open procurement process, seeking multiple expressions of interest from private training providers for the "Delivery of sub-contractor provision for Personal Learning Account funding 25/26". This falls under the services industry category of education and training, and is located in Merthyr Tydfil, South East Wales. The tender is currently at the procurement stage, with a submission deadline of 7th August 2025. Interested parties must ensure timely electronic response submissions via the provided Sell2Wales platform link.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for private training providers, particularly those specialising in digital, net zero, advanced manufacturing, construction, and project management. Providers with the capacity to offer accredited or industry-recognised training, including face-to-face and practical delivery, are encouraged to apply. The College Merthyr Tydfil is focusing on expanding its training capacity and enhancing its programme support offerings, making this an ideal opportunity for businesses aiming to establish or strengthen their presence in the education and training sector across Wales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of sub-contractor provision for Personal Learning Account funding 25/26

Notice Description

The College Merthyr Tydfil is seeking multiple expressions of interest from private training providers across Wales, including those that are self-employed, for delivery and partnering opportunities to add further capacity to our comprehensive training offer, and to increase the range of support the College can provide through funded programmes.The college is particularly interested in expressions of interest from training providers that are able to deliver accredited or industry recognized training, and engage potential learners.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=153581.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Merthyr College is seeking expressions of interest from private training providers, including those that are self-employed, for delivery and partnering opportunities to add further capacity to our comprehensive training offer, and to increase the range of support the College can provide through funded programmes.The college is particularly interested in expressions of interest from training providers that are able to deliver accredited or industry recognized training, and engage potential learners in the following categories:* Digital* Net Zero* Advanced Manufacturing* Construction ( Inc Occupational Qualifications)* Project ManagementDue to the need for the majority of training provision to include face-to-face and/or elements of practical delivery there is a preference for providers to be located or able to deliver training within Merthyr Tydfil, the Valleys and wider South East Wales area if specialist facilities are required.There is a small leeway for some delivery of online provision subject to individual needs and circumstances.(WA Ref:153581)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-153581
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=153581
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COLLEGE MERTHYR TYDFIL
Contact Name
Michelle Tawton
Contact Email
procurement@merthyr.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1685726000

Buyer Location

Locality
MERTHYR TYDFIL
Postcode
CF48 1AR
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Electoral Ward
Cyfarthfa
Westminster Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

Further Information

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