--- title: "CA17784 - Subcontract provision for 2026_27" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9cb3bb12-3a09-48bd-91c1-0c37b5b3b159" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9cb3bb12-3a09-48bd-91c1-0c37b5b3b159" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cb3bb12-3a09-48bd-91c1-0c37b5b3b159.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cb3bb12-3a09-48bd-91c1-0c37b5b3b159.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEW COLLEGE SWINDON" published: "2026-05-18" --- # CA17784 - Subcontract provision for 2026_27 Buyer: NEW COLLEGE SWINDON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cb3bb12-3a09-48bd-91c1-0c37b5b3b159 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9cb3bb12-3a09-48bd-91c1-0c37b5b3b159) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cb3bb12-3a09-48bd-91c1-0c37b5b3b159.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by New College Swindon involves an open tender for the provision of subcontract services for the 2026/27 academic year. This initiative, entitled "CA17784 - Subcontract provision for 2026_27," is seeking offers within the education and training services category. The tender is focused on projects in the vicinity of Swindon, England, with a total indicative contract value of up to £2.67 million. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, and interested suppliers must submit their bids by 5th June 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2027. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those capable of delivering adult skills programmes, apprenticeships, and higher education services. With the procurement being managed through an open procedure, it is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service offerings in Swindon and surrounding areas. Companies skilled in both face-to-face and distance learning environments could gain substantial business growth, provided they can ensure learners are located within 60 miles of Swindon. This tender allows multiple awards, enabling diverse specialists to contribute to the wider educational objectives of New College Swindon. ## Notice NCS are requesting tenders from suppliers interested in working in partnership across a number of subcontract delivery contracts within the radius of Swindon for up to PS2.67m gross income over the 2026/27 academic year, with the intended outcome of selecting the most advantageous tender(s) (MAT) to deliver a fixed-term contract from 01 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. 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. Includes Lots: Lot 1: 1. Adult Skills Fund (ASF) Lot 2: 2. Adult Skills Fund (ASF) - Tailored Learning Lot 3: 3. Apprenticeships Lot 4: 4. 16-18 Provision Lot 5: 5. Higher Education To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17784. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17784 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/27121cb4-743f-477d-aa31-92ed540f5ebf | | 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 | 18 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,673,391 | | 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 | NEW COLLEGE SWINDON | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN3 1AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Walcot and Park North | | Westminster constituency | Swindon South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 18 May 2026 at 16:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27121cb4-743f-477d-aa31-92ed540f5ebf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27121cb4-743f-477d-aa31-92ed540f5ebf 18th May 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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