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title: "General 2025/2026 adult education further competitions"
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# General 2025/2026 adult education further competitions

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed61f60c-300a-40c5-979c-df32a0686f12

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "General 2025/2026 adult education further competitions" was conducted by Gloucestershire County Council, located in Gloucester, United Kingdom. It falls under the category of Adult and Other Education Services (CPV code: 80400000). The process utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure, and has already reached the award stage, with contracts awarded on 1st October 2025. The tender period concluded on 25th July 2025, and the contract period is slated from 5th October 2025 through to 31st July 2026. The procurement is focused on services in England, targeting a minimum value of GBP 262,019 and an overall value of up to GBP 399,999.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education services, particularly those experienced in adult education and capable of meeting the framework's demands. The procurement has been structured to encourage participation from SMEs and aligns well with the business profiles of entities like The Nationwide Community Learning Partnership C.I.C, Artspace Cinderford, and Art Shape Ltd, which were among the suppliers awarded contracts. Businesses fitting this profile, and those aiming to expand within the public education sector, can leverage such opportunities to grow their portfolios and establish deeper roots in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Mini Competitions from the adult education framework. Multi contracts awarded under the framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cf489fd-7f36-410e-aa56-b0c8cbf54a38 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £399,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £262,019 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ART SHAPE; ARTSPACE CINDERFORD; THE NATIONWIDE COMMUNITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP C.I.C (NCLP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2025 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cf489fd-7f36-410e-aa56-b0c8cbf54a38

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cf489fd-7f36-410e-aa56-b0c8cbf54a38
  25th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk

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