--- title: "City College Plymouth Subcontracting 25/26" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ed81" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ed81" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ed81.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ed81.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH" published: "2025-03-14" --- # City College Plymouth Subcontracting 25/26 Buyer: CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ed81 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ed81) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ed81.json) ## Summary City College Plymouth is inviting organisations for a subcontract training opportunity titled "City College Plymouth Subcontracting 25/26" in the Education and Training Services industry. Located in Devonport, United Kingdom, this tender focuses on specific sport courses, adult and children's care, animal care, IT, beauty therapy, sport, business, and e-sports for the 2025/26 academic year. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with key dates including the submission deadline on 4th April 2025 and award decision expected by 30th April 2025. The open procedure tender method is being utilised for this procurement, with an estimated gross contract value of £2,210,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in educational delivery across varied sectors and niche markets, particularly those with a history of subcontract delivery of qualifications and financial stability. Ideal candidates include SMEs and VCSEs with experience in providing specialist provision, supporting vulnerable learners, and operating elite sports training facilities. Successful bidders will benefit from enhancing their portfolio, gaining access to new markets, and contributing to community skills development whilst ensuring high-quality educational standards through rigorous compliance and quality assurance metrics. ## Notice City College Plymouth is looking to source an organisation to carry out subcontract training on their behalf with specific sport courses and S1 Adults' & Children's Care; SS3 Animal Care; S6 IT; S7 Beauty Therapy; S8 Sport, S15 Business in the 25/26 academic year. They are also looking to appoint a subcontractor to work with the college to teach E-Sports. The ESFA guidance for 2024/25 requires the College to carry out a tendering process prior to the allocation of sub-contracting contracts. This applies to both the study programme, adult provision and traineeships. City College Plymouth is committed to growing and diversifying the range of programmes and opportunities we deliver to widen participation, deliver to niche markets, engage in new and emerging markets and our contribution to skills needs. In order to achieve this, the College has taken the strategic decision to subcontract part of its provision. This supports the College's strategy to provide education and training which meets the needs of students and employers. All subcontracting will be in line with the EFSA requirements and for the purpose of one or more of the following: a. enhance the opportunities available to young people and adults b. fill gaps in niche or expert provision, or provide better access to training facilities c. support better geographical access for learners d. offer an entry point for disadvantaged groups e. Support individuals who share protected characteristics, where there might otherwise be gaps The rationale of the subcontracting is to enhance the quality of our learner offer. We do not offer subcontracts to meet short term funding objectives. We ensure learners receive the best possible education and training. By subcontracting we enhance the opportunities available to learners, we use the subcontractor and their expertise to provide better access to facilities or to fill a gap in expertise or niche or expert provision. It enables learners to have better geographical access to their education and supports all learners who may be disadvantaged enter into education. Subcontracting will support individuals who share particular characteristics where otherwise there are gaps City College has split the requirement into 3 appropriate lots each with its only specialist requirements, Providers wishing to apply for this opportunity must have an active UKPRN and must be able to demonstrate successful sub-contract delivery of qualifications and financial standing sufficient to meet the ESFA's expected due diligence standards. All training must be delivered in full by the contracted training provider, no further sub-contracting of any training is permitted by an appointed subcontractor unless specifically agreed. The Subcontractor, if awarded the contract, will be responsible for the recruitment of all learners, the delivery of elements of training, the premises and resources required to deliver the training, awarding body accreditation and associated fees. The successful institution will have a robust and rigorous approach to meeting the administration requirements set out by the college, this will include but not limited to ensuring timetables meet all the demands of the study program and are sufficiently detailed to support colleagues, clear break downs of the components of the study program to support in clear identification of other key parts such as enrichment, personal development and tutorial KPIs and minimum expectations Expectations Have an active UKPRN. Have a track record of successful delivery, as a Subcontractor, of the qualifications included in its delivery proposal Be financially stable with a proven track record of good financial performance and a history and status which complies with ESFA expectations for subcontracting. Comply with the audit requirements as per the most recently published version of the ESFA's AEB funding guidance. Quality assurance meetings - As per detail in section below. KPIS Qualification Achievement rate (QAR) - Overall and timely QAR rates in the academic year of a minimum of 90% or above the national average rate, whichever is higher. Quality Compliance - 100% of College observed Teaching, Learning and Assessment to be graded as good or better Learner Progress - 100% of learning plans and reviews completed and submitted on a timely basis Audit Compliance - 100% documentation accuracy and timeliness of submission, appropriately assessed to meet learner needs. Customer Satisfaction - For the vast majority of of programmes the College expects student satisfaction to show a minimum of 90% of learners indicating good or better. Quality assurance activities are specified in the attached documents The college will keep up to 20% of the allocated AEB and 16-19 funding as a form of management fee as part of any subcontracting award. This will cover college costs for activities not limited to Quality monitoring, subcontractor management, support, any other governance (data, financial, funding) ### Lot Information Occupations sector areas To provide educational delivery within 6 occupational sector areas (S1 Adults' & Children's Care; SS3 Animal Care; S6 IT; S7 Beauty Therapy; S8 Sport, S15 Business), plus Functional Skills, GCSE Maths & English and Employability Skills. Including within niche provision such as animal care. Special consideration for vulnerable learners will be required and those who have barriers to learning from previous negative experiences at school. We will also seek a provider than can support students who could find a large formal college environment overwhelming or intimidating and are more likely to engage and thrive in a smaller setting as such providing a different entry point which may better suit some disadvantaged groups Also supporting individuals who share protected characteristics, where there might otherwise be gaps Elite Sports Provison To deliver specific sport courses with access to dedicated facilities. Due to the nature of these courses the college would like to see evidence of elite sports training facilities enabling learners to develop in both the sports and coaching aspects as well as any additional enrichment opportunities the partnership would provide. E-Sports Subcontract Subcontractors must demonstrate access to and proficiency with high-end gaming hardware and software, including but not limited to, tournament-grade PCs, peripherals, and streaming equipment. A proven track record of industry knowledge is essential, evidenced by direct involvement in Esports competitions, event management, or professional coaching. This expertise should encompass a comprehensive understanding of current game titles, competitive formats, and the evolving landscape of the Esports ecosystem, ensuring seamless integration and high-quality delivery of services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009529-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,210,000 | | Lots value | £2,210,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH | | Locality | DEVONPORT | | Post town | Plymouth | | Postcode | PL1 5QG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth | | Local authority | Plymouth | | Electoral ward | Stoke | | Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 14 Mar 2025 at 16:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009529-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009529-2025 14th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-176 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-177 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-178 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-179 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-188 ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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