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title: "Subcontract Adult Skills Fund Provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069276"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DERBY COLLEGE GROUP"
published: "2026-05-06"
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# Subcontract Adult Skills Fund Provision

Buyer: DERBY COLLEGE GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069276

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## Summary

Derby College Group is seeking tenders for the provision of subcontracted Adult Skills Fund services, with a focus on delivering educational programmes in various locations within the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKF region. The tender process, which holds an active status as of 6th May 2026, is undergoing the tender stage. Interested suppliers have until 20th May 2026 to submit their proposals, with the contract aimed to span from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028, with options for yearly extensions, potentially lasting until 2031. This procurement effort, valued at up to £6.5 million, is handled through an open and competitive flexible procedure under a 'light touch' regime, reflecting its coverage by the GPA and CPTPP agreements.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, given the project's significant scale and potential long-term partnership up to five years with possible extensions. Companies with strengths in higher and adult education, especially those that can effectively engage with youth and special education services, are well-suited to compete. The role of subcontractors is pivotal as 80% of the contract's gross income will be retained by them. This is an ideal opportunity for businesses ready to partner with a major educational institution like Derby College Group and contribute to shaping impactful learning experiences across the UKF region.

## Notice

DCG are requesting tenders from suppliers who are interested in working in partnership on ASF1 delivery contracts for up to PS6.5m gross income over a maximum 5 year term - where 80% is retained by the subcontractor with 20% by DCG as the main provider. Spend details are indicative only and award of funding is subject to criteria detailed within the guidance included in the tender pack. The intended outcome of the process is to determine the most advantageous tender(s) (MAT) and select subcontractors to deliver a contract for subcontract delivery ("Service") for a fixed period of 2 academic years (in annual increments) from 01 August 2026 to 31 July 2028 with options to extend. Full and unrestricted access to tender documents can be obtained from https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Three options to extend the partnership arrangements for up to a further three years (in annual increments unless otherwise agreed by DCG) ending 31 July 2031 subject to subcontract performance, availability of funding and DCG strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041547-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2031-02-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,500,000 |
| Lots value | £6,500,000 |
| 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 | DERBY COLLEGE GROUP |
| Additional buyers | AGM PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE24 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Little Aston & Stonnall |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, TLF11 Derby, TLF12 East Derbyshire, TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 13:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041547-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041547-2026
  6th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.agmprocurement.com
- http://www.derby-college.ac.uk
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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