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

THE COLLEGE MERTHYR TYDFIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The College Merthyr Tydfil, located in Merthyr Tydfil, is actively involved in the procurement process to partner with private training providers for the delivery of their Personal Learning Account funding for the academic years 2025/2026. This service-oriented procurement falls under the education and training services category, specifically classified under CPV code 80000000. The procurement method was open, and the tendering process began with a call for expressions of interest, ending on 8th September 2025. The process reached the award stage on 11th September 2025, with Arc Plant And Civils Ltd being one of the successful suppliers, resulting in a contract valued at £800,000 signed on the same date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specializing in accredited or industry-recognized training services. Those capable of providing a diverse range of educational programs, particularly in digital, net-zero, advanced manufacturing, and construction, would be ideally positioned to benefit. Additionally, training providers with the capability to deliver face-to-face practical training in the Merthyr Tydfil and South East Wales region stand to gain from the College's comprehensive training expansion objectives. This initiative not only enhances the suppliers' portfolio but also increases their engagement with potential learners through funded programmes.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-155195
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=155195
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award 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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
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
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARC PLANT AND CIVILS

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