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title: "Distance Learning Learner Find Service for West Lancashire College *****AWARD*****"
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# Distance Learning Learner Find Service for West Lancashire College *****AWARD*****

Buyer: NEWCASTLE COLLEGE GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d134003-3786-4787-92ff-dd379ae536e5

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## Summary

The Newcastle College Group has awarded a contract for a Distance Learning Learner Find Service to West Lancashire College. The contract falls under the Business Development Consultancy Services category, with a value of £880,000 in GBP. The procurement method was an open procedure above threshold, with the tender period ending on 9th June 2023. The contract period begins on 1st September 2023 and ends on 31st August 2024, providing opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs based in the North West of England.

This awarded tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses that specialise in delivering bespoke learning solutions and consultancy services. Businesses focusing on adult education, distance learning technologies, and vocational training are well-suited to compete for this contract. The emphasis is on innovation and quality service delivery to meet the educational needs of learners in the North West region, aligning with the objectives of the West Lancashire College and the Newcastle College Group.

## Notice

NCG have awarded a contract to introduce 19+ AEB funded Learners to West Lancashire College. Additional information: Option for 1 x 12 month extension after initial 12 month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e31a9e0-c57d-4e3e-bd95-b00cebf95e49 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £880,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £880,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE COLLEGE GROUP |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE4 7SA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2023 at 20:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e31a9e0-c57d-4e3e-bd95-b00cebf95e49

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e31a9e0-c57d-4e3e-bd95-b00cebf95e49
  5th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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