--- title: "Leicester College Call for Turing Scheme Partners 2026/27" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d5358a01-cf91-43b7-bff6-95faa7aabf9b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d5358a01-cf91-43b7-bff6-95faa7aabf9b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d5358a01-cf91-43b7-bff6-95faa7aabf9b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d5358a01-cf91-43b7-bff6-95faa7aabf9b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEICESTER COLLEGE" published: "2026-08-03" --- # Leicester College Call for Turing Scheme Partners 2026/27 Buyer: LEICESTER COLLEGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5358a01-cf91-43b7-bff6-95faa7aabf9b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d5358a01-cf91-43b7-bff6-95faa7aabf9b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d5358a01-cf91-43b7-bff6-95faa7aabf9b.json) ## Summary Leicester College is currently seeking partners for the implementation of the Turing Scheme for the 2026/27 period, focusing on education and training services. The initiative aims to facilitate international mobility placements for further education students, including those from underrepresented and SEND groups. This tender involves a total contract value ranging between £25,000 and £125,000, based on provider capacity and costs. The procurement is at the tender stage, with an open procedure method, and bids must be submitted by 14 September 2026. The contract is set to begin on 1 October 2026 and will conclude on 31 August 2027, taking place in various locations across the United Kingdom with Global partnerships. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in educational mobility and capable of supporting diverse student needs. Organisations with a strong track record in providing international work placements and an understanding of Turing Scheme regulations can leverage this project to expand their global networks and enhance their service offerings. Companies experienced in working with disadvantaged groups and SEND students will be particularly competitive, and the opportunity suits SMEs and VCSE organisations looking to grow their operations. Businesses can benefit significantly by collaborating with Leicester College, given its emphasis on high-quality, value-for-money services. ## Notice In June 2026, Leicester College secured both FE and HE Turing Scheme contracts for 2026/27. To enable selected 2026/27 student cohorts to benefit from overseas further education-based mobility placements, we are currently welcoming applications from experienced and reputable organisations to support us by organising, managing, and delivering these international mobility placements. Leicester College intends to contract to one or more providers within the contract period. The anticipated annual value of the services is approximately PS25,000 to PS125,000 depending on your capacity, costs and our student volumes. To be considered as a partner organisation we require, as a minimum: Demonstrable experience of supporting international mobility placements with UK further education students, including apprentices Evidence of working with disadvantaged, underrepresented, and SEND students, with tailored support approaches Provision of high-quality work placements with external employers that enable students to enhance transferable skills and improve educational and career prospects Placements for 14 or 15 days (with a minimum of 10 work/study days), or at least 7 days for students with SEND Placements scheduled between 1 October 2026 and 31 August 2027 Clear understanding of Turing Scheme funding categories and the DfE grant rates for chosen destinations Leicester College will consider destinations where partners have strong employer networks and can deliver value for money within DfE funding rates. Destinations will be assessed against: Government Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) travel advice, with particular attention to any regions affected by ongoing political instability or conflict. College risk assessment protocols. For example, the recent Middle East conflict which could affect stopover plans and cause travel disruptions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67b781d1-0586-4c2b-ae9f-86c4926da9f4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £125,000 | | 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 | LEICESTER COLLEGE | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE2 7LW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Saffron | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 3 Aug 2026 at 10:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67b781d1-0586-4c2b-ae9f-86c4926da9f4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67b781d1-0586-4c2b-ae9f-86c4926da9f4 3rd August 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87fe2cbd-8b6b-46c8-bae6-783bc208a977 Call for partners - specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db51bfba-70a1-454d-ad0d-eceb9fce8143 Call for partners - response form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef4933a9-cf41-4b0d-b1df-0c421442276d Call for partners - draft contract ## Notice URLs - https://leicestercollege.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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