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Spend details are indicative only, award of funding is subject to the criteria detailed within this Guidance, and NCS reserve the right to make multiple awards where best value can be achieved and in accordance with NCS subcontract strategy. The tender has been split into the following requirements: 1. Adult Skills Fund (ASF) Programmes (Level 2 and upwards) 2. Adult Skills Fund (ASF) Tailored Learning (any level) 3. Apprenticeships (Level 2 and upwards) 4. 16-18 Provision (Level 3 and upwards - consideration will be given to Level 2) 5. Higher Education (Level 3 and upwards) Face to face and distance learning offers will be considered however all learners must reside within 60 miles of Swindon. 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If you are not registered with MultiQuote, please visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com, complete the registration form on the log in page and quote the title and reference of the notice in your registration.", "submissionTerms": { "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed", "languages": [ "en" ] }, "tenderPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-06-17T11:00:00+01:00" }, "enquiryPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-06-05T13:00:00+01:00" }, "awardPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-08-01T23:59:59+01:00" }, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "title": "Lot 1", "description": "Adult Skills Fund (ASF) for Level 2 and upwards", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 998065.2, "amount": 831721, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Quality", "description": "Quality", "numbers": [ { "number": 77, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Social Value", "description": "Social Value", "numbers": [ { "number": 9, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "cost", "name": "Profile Matrix", "description": "Profile Matrix", "numbers": [ { "number": 14, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true, "vcse": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-08-01T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2027-07-31T23:59:59+01:00" } }, { "id": "2", "title": "Lot 2", "description": "Adult Skills Fund (ASF) - Tailored Learning any level", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 86004, "amount": 71670, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Quality", "description": "Quality", "numbers": [ { "number": 77, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Social Value", "description": "Social Value", "numbers": [ { "number": 9, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "cost", "name": "Profile Matrix", "description": "Profile Matrix", "numbers": [ { "number": 14, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true, "vcse": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-08-01T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2027-07-31T23:59:59+01:00" } }, { "id": "3", "title": "Lot 3", "description": "Apprenticeships Level 2 and upwards", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 600000, "amount": 500000, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Quality", "description": "Quality", "numbers": [ { "number": 77, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Social Value", "description": "Social Value", "numbers": [ { "number": 9, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "cost", "name": "Profile Matrix", "description": "Profile Matrix", "numbers": [ { "number": 14, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true, "vcse": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-08-01T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2027-07-31T23:59:59+01:00" } }, { "id": "4", "title": "Lot 4", "description": "16-18 Provision Level 3 and upwards - consideration will be given to Level 2", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 744000, "amount": 620000, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Quality", "description": "Quality", "numbers": [ { "number": 77, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Social Value", "description": "Social Value", "numbers": [ { "number": 9, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "cost", "name": "Profile Matrix", "description": "Profile Matrix", "numbers": [ { "number": 14, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true, "vcse": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-08-01T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2027-07-31T23:59:59+01:00" } }, { "id": "5", "title": "Lot 5", "description": "Higher Education Level 3 and upwards", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 780000, "amount": 650000, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Quality", "description": "Quality", "numbers": [ { "number": 77, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Social Value", "description": "Social Value", "numbers": [ { "number": 9, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "cost", "name": "Profile Matrix", "description": "Profile Matrix", "numbers": [ { "number": 14, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true, "vcse": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-08-01T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2027-07-31T23:59:59+01:00" } } ], "documents": [ { "id": "conflictOfInterest", "documentType": "conflictOfInterest", "description": "Not published" }, { "id": "047862-2026", "documentType": "tenderNotice", "noticeType": "UK4", "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047862-2026", "datePublished": "2026-05-22T13:21:11+01:00", "format": "text/html" } ] }, "language": "en" }