---
title: "Merton Adult Learning Main Delivery Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a9d5"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON"
published: "2026-01-22"
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# Merton Adult Learning Main Delivery Service

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a9d5

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## Summary

The London Borough of Merton is currently engaging in a tender process for the "Merton Adult Learning Main Delivery Service," focusing on the provision of education and training services within the borough. This open procurement is in the tender stage and involves a contract valued at £3,900,000. The council seeks to prioritise the skills and wellbeing needs of Merton residents through this service. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 24 February 2026, with the award period concluding on 21 May 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure under the light-touch regime, allowing electronic submissions in English via the London Tenders portal.

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for organisations specialising in adult education and training services, particularly those experienced in delivering high-quality educational programmes that support community wellbeing. Businesses that can demonstrate competitive pricing, innovation in learning delivery, and strong social value propositions will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. With the contract period set to commence on 3 August 2026 for three years, including potential renewals, it offers a secure and long-term engagement for successful bidders.

## Notice

The Council provides adult education services for residents within the Borough. This contract is for the delivery of the Main Adult Learning Main Service Contract on behalf of the council in Merton, prioritising the skills and wellbeing needs of for the residents of Merton.

### Planning Information

The London Borough of Merton (“the Authority”) is seeking to undertake a procurement exercise for the provision of Adult Learning services for residents within the Borough.
The Authority would like to discuss the provision of Adult Learning services. There are a set of questions available via a Market Testing questionnaire which is accessible via https://www.londontenders.org/ that we request responses to.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005889-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,900,000 |
| Lots value | £3,900,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON |
| Locality | MORDEN |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM4 5DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Merton |
| Electoral ward | Merton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Wimbledon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 15:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005889-2026
- 7 Oct 2025 at 15:04 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062993-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005889-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062993-2025
  7th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.londontenders.org/

## Provenance

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