--- title: "CA18227 - Somerset Community Learning Subcontracting Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-566ea849-e1cc-4f23-bf7c-b11446f75616" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-566ea849-e1cc-4f23-bf7c-b11446f75616" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-566ea849-e1cc-4f23-bf7c-b11446f75616.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-566ea849-e1cc-4f23-bf7c-b11446f75616.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP" published: "2026-07-14" --- # CA18227 - Somerset Community Learning Subcontracting Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-566ea849-e1cc-4f23-bf7c-b11446f75616 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-566ea849-e1cc-4f23-bf7c-b11446f75616) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-566ea849-e1cc-4f23-bf7c-b11446f75616.json) ## Summary The University Centre Somerset College Group has initiated an open procurement process titled "CA18227 - Somerset Community Learning Subcontracting Services," classified under "Education and training services" (CPV: 80000000). This contract is focused on providing high-quality, accredited educational qualifications with an emphasis on Free Courses for Jobs, ensuring robust Safeguarding policies and support up to enrolment. The tender is currently in the active stage with a tender period ending on 8th August 2026, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2026, running until 31st July 2027. Services are location-specific, requiring in-person, classroom-based learning in the Somerset region, with a maximum contract value of £400,000. This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, especially those capable of delivering Level 2 and Level 3 Adult Skills Funded qualifications. SMEs may find this particularly appealing given their eligibility as specified in the procurement. The open procurement method ensures that all qualified businesses can compete, encouraging innovation and high standards in adult education. Businesses with experience in maintaining high compliance and quality in education delivery would be well-suited to apply for this contract. ## Notice The Authority is seeking a contract for a supplier to deliver high quality, accredited and Department for Education (DfE) Level 2 and Level 3 Adult Skills Funded (ASF) qualifications with a focus on Free Courses for Jobs (FCFJ). The following are identified as the key objectives which the Contractor (Service Operator) will be expected to address: ? To provide learners with high quality, specifically designed, flexible and innovate learning ? To ensure effective Safeguarding policies and procedures to protect learners ? To provide excellence through all its operations ? To provide Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance through to enrolment and beyond ? To ensure compliance and audit throughout the contract Please note this tender is for provision of in person, classroom-based learning within the Somerset area The retained funding fee, retained by the College Group, will be 20%. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18227. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18227 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/92e2f0a3-3ff7-4d98-800e-3c60f1a50a02 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 14 Jul 2026 at 09:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92e2f0a3-3ff7-4d98-800e-3c60f1a50a02 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92e2f0a3-3ff7-4d98-800e-3c60f1a50a02 14th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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