--- title: "CA17886 - Subcontract delivery for 2026_2027" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f2782b59-86ac-4263-a4f8-e291c89613da" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f2782b59-86ac-4263-a4f8-e291c89613da" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2782b59-86ac-4263-a4f8-e291c89613da.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2782b59-86ac-4263-a4f8-e291c89613da.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEW COLLEGE SWINDON" published: "2026-05-22" --- # CA17886 - Subcontract delivery for 2026_2027 Buyer: NEW COLLEGE SWINDON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2782b59-86ac-4263-a4f8-e291c89613da [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f2782b59-86ac-4263-a4f8-e291c89613da) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2782b59-86ac-4263-a4f8-e291c89613da.json) ## Summary New College Swindon is seeking tenders for subcontract delivery services for the 2026/2027 academic year, with contracts valued up to £2.67 million. The procurement falls under the education and training services category, with the procurement method being an open procedure. Interested parties should note the key deadline for submissions, which is set for 17 June 2026 at 10:00 AM BST. This tender is specifically aimed at delivering educational programmes within a 60-mile radius of Swindon, covering Adult Skills Fund Programmes, Tailored Learning, Apprenticeships, 16-18 Provision, and Higher Education, with the contracts commencing on 1 August 2026 and concluding on 31 July 2027. This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses specializing in educational and training services, particularly those proficient in delivering varied learning programmes from Level 2 upwards. With the opportunity to participate in multiple Lots, businesses with the technical capability and capacity to deliver these services can benefit from this procurement. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, aligning with New College Swindon's strategy to achieve best value through potential multiple awards. The tender encourages diverse methods, including face-to-face and distance learning options, thereby accommodating a wide range of service delivery approaches. ## 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. Tenderer's are invited to apply for one or all Lots in accordance with their own technical capability and capacity. Includes Lots: Lot 1: Lot 1 Lot 2: Lot 2 Lot 3: Lot 3 Lot 4: Lot 4 Lot 5: Lot 5 To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17886. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17886 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/bc07e8f6-cfd1-442f-bd3c-5119ff38f293 | | 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 | 22 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 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 - 22 May 2026 at 12:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc07e8f6-cfd1-442f-bd3c-5119ff38f293 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc07e8f6-cfd1-442f-bd3c-5119ff38f293 22nd 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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