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title: "Chelmsford College Adult Skills Fund Subcontracting"
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# Chelmsford College Adult Skills Fund Subcontracting

Buyer: CHELMSFORD COLLEGE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069d5c

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## Summary

Chelmsford College is actively seeking to subcontract £150,000 of its non-devolved Adult Skills Fund allocation to extend its adult education services throughout Essex. The procurement process, categorized under education and training services, is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline on 20th June 2026. This initiative is primarily aimed at collaborating with proficient training providers that can deliver high-quality, government-compliant adult learning programmes that respond to local skill requirements and community needs. The procurement method employed is a selective innovation partnership, encouraging a methodical yet flexible approach to tendering, with opportunities spread across various regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for education-oriented businesses, particularly those specializing in adult education and training solutions, to partner with Chelmsford College. Companies with expertise in providing niche or technologically advanced training services and those capable of increasing accessibility for learners geographically and for disadvantaged groups, will find this subcontract advantageous. By participating, businesses can contribute to enhancing educational opportunities, leverage local needs, and potentially establish a broader presence in the public sector marketplace.

## Notice

Chelmsford College is seeking to subcontract PS150,000 of its non-devolved Adult Skills Fund (ASF) allocation to expand and enhance its adult education provision across Essex. This initiative aims to collaborate with experienced training providers capable of delivering high-quality, DfE compliant adult learning programmes that align with local skills needs and community priorities

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The College's mission is "Chelmsford College: unlocking potential". The values that the College upholds are: * Excellence in teaching and learning * Innovation in how we work and develop. * Ambition for all in the College community to be the best we can be. * Respect and support for every individual. * Fairness and equity in all our undertakings * Outward looking in our development Any providers awarded a subcontract will meet one of more of our reasons for subcontracting, namely that it; * enhances the opportunities available for learners * fills gaps in niche or expert provision or provides better access to training facilities * supports better geographical access for learners * offers an entry point for disadvantaged groups * gives consideration of the impact on individuals with shared protected characteristics, where there might otherwise be gaps

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046357-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Innovation partnership |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | CHELMSFORD COLLEGE |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM2 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| 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

- 20 May 2026 at 12:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046357-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.chelmsford.ac.uk/courses/tenders.asp
- https://www.chelmsford.ac.uk/courses/tenders.asp

## Provenance

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