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title: "CA17104 - Distanced Learning Subcontract Services"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP"
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# CA17104 - Distanced Learning Subcontract Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41a55ee0-6704-4cf0-9203-53ffe4ec7972

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CA17104 - Distanced Learning Subcontract Services" is managed by the University Centre Somerset College Group, located in Somerset, England. This procurement falls under the education and training services industry category and employs an open procedure. Initially initiated as a tender and then moved to the award stage, the process is now marked as complete. The contract, valued at £80,000, covers a variety of global delivery locations, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and the British Overseas Territories. Published on 30th January 2026, the tendering period ended on 16th March 2026, and the contract period extends from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028. The procurement primarily targets small and medium enterprises (SMEs), despite not being applicable to voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in delivering educational services, particularly those offering accredited distance learning qualifications. With funding from the Department for Education, the project is designed to complement adult learner provisions, fostering business expansion in the educational sector. SMEs that can deliver high-quality educational services to a broad spectrum, including international regions, are well-positioned to capitalise on these opportunities. The awarded suppliers, The Skills Network and Learning Curve Group, illustrate the type of businesses that fit the procurement needs, suggesting that companies with innovative educational solutions and a capacity to meet diverse geographic requirements are well-suited to similar contracts.

## Notice

The aim of the College Service will be to provide a high quality accredited, and Department for Education (DfE) Funded Distance Learning qualifications which complement the Authority's current Adult Learner provision. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17104. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17104 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd097ed1-cf89-4fb5-a7be-82f44fbe9779 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP |
| Locality | SOMERSET |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA6 4PZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bridgwater North & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bridgwater |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | LEARNING CURVE GROUP; THE SKILLS NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 07:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd097ed1-cf89-4fb5-a7be-82f44fbe9779
- 30 Jan 2026 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd097ed1-cf89-4fb5-a7be-82f44fbe9779

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd097ed1-cf89-4fb5-a7be-82f44fbe9779
  30th January 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.theskillsnetwork.com/
- https://www.theskillsnetwork.com/,6AbbeyCourt,BenedictDrive,Selby,YO88RY

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