---
title: "Distance Learning Learner Find Service for West Lancashire College"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c7af"
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# Distance Learning Learner Find Service for West Lancashire College

Buyer: NCG CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c7af

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## Summary

The NCG Corporation has completed the procurement process for the Distance Learning Learner Find Service for West Lancashire College. NCG required a provider to introduce adult learners to the college under the Adult Education Budget (AEB) funded program, focusing on distance learning provision. The contract involves business development consultancy services and saw an award to Starch UK Ltd. The contract is worth £880,000 and was signed on 29th August 2023, with an option for a 12-month extension.

This tender by NCG Corporation offers growth opportunities for businesses in the services sector, especially those providing business development consultancy services. The procurement method was an open procedure, with a focus on quality and price criteria for awarding the contract. The key deadline for bid submission was 9th June 2023, with the award period starting on the same day. Interested businesses should explore the NCG Corporation's website for more information and consider how they can contribute to fulfilling the annual targets for distance learning provision within NCG.

## Notice

NCG required a provider to introduce 19+ Adult Education Budget (AEB) funded Learners to West Lancashire College who enrol on a Training Programme with the College and enter into a respective Learning Agreement. Learners will be from non-devolved areas unless a subsequent agreement in devolved areas is required during the contract period. This service is specifically to fulfil the annual targets for Distance Learning provision within NCG.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NCG required a provider to introduce 19+ Adult Education Budget (AEB) funded Learners to West Lancashire College who enrol on a Training Programme with the College and enter into a respective Learning Agreement. Learners will be from non-devolved areas unless a subsequent agreement in devolved areas is required during the contract period. This service is specifically to fulfil the annual targets for Distance Learning provision within NCG. Additional information: Option for 1x 12 month extension after initial 12 month period.

Renewal: Option for 1x 12 month extension after initial 12 month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029467-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, 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 | 26 Jun 2023 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £880,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NCG CORPORATION |
| 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 20:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029467-2023
- 10 May 2023 at 14:19 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013346-2023
- 10 May 2023 at 13:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013339-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ncgrp.co.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://www.ncgrp.co.uk

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