--- title: "Subcontract delivery for 2026_2027" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a128" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a128" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a128.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a128.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEW COLLEGE SWINDON" published: "2026-05-22" --- # Subcontract delivery for 2026_2027 Buyer: NEW COLLEGE SWINDON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a128 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a128) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a128.json) ## Summary New College Swindon has initiated an active tender process for subcontract delivery for the 2026/2027 academic year, titled "Subcontract delivery for 2026_2027". The procurement falls under the category of education and training services, conducted through an open competitive procedure. It encompasses various educational programmes, including Adult Skills Fund Programmes, Apprenticeships, 16-18 Provision, and Higher Education, to be delivered within a 60-mile radius of Swindon, UK. Prospective applicants should note the tender deadline is set for 17 June 2026, with an enquiry period closing on 5 June 2026. This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth for providers in the education sector, particularly those with capabilities in delivering a range of educational services from Level 2 upwards. It is particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs due to the provision for multiple awards, aimed at achieving best value. Engaging in this contract provides an opportunity to secure up to £2.67 million in gross income, supporting expansion within the Swindon region through both face-to-face and distance learning methods. Businesses with expertise in adult education, apprenticeships, and higher education are well positioned to capitalise on this opportunity by applying for one or multiple lots, aligning with their technical capacity and strategic objectives. ## Notice NCS are requesting tenders from suppliers interested in working in partnership across a number of subcontract delivery contracts within the radius of Swindon for up to PS2.67m gross income over the 2026/27 academic year, with the intended outcome of selecting the most advantageous tender(s) (MAT) to deliver a fixed-term contract from 01 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. Spend details are indicative only, award of funding is subject to the criteria detailed within this Guidance, and NCS reserve the right to make multiple awards where best value can be achieved and in accordance with NCS subcontract strategy. The tender has been split into the following requirements: 1. Adult Skills Fund (ASF) Programmes (Level 2 and upwards) 2. Adult Skills Fund (ASF) Tailored Learning (any level) 3. Apprenticeships (Level 2 and upwards) 4. 16-18 Provision (Level 3 and upwards - consideration will be given to Level 2) 5. Higher Education (Level 3 and upwards) Face to face and distance learning offers will be considered however all learners must reside within 60 miles of Swindon. Tenderer's are invited to apply for one or all Lots in accordance with their own technical capability and capacity. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Adult Skills Fund (ASF) for Level 2 and upwards Lot 2 Adult Skills Fund (ASF) - Tailored Learning any level Lot 3 Apprenticeships Level 2 and upwards Lot 4 16-18 Provision Level 3 and upwards - consideration will be given to Level 2 Lot 5 Higher Education Level 3 and upwards ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047862-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,673,391 | | Lots value | £2,673,391 | | 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 | NEW COLLEGE SWINDON | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN3 1AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Walcot and Park North | | Westminster constituency | Swindon South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80200000 - Secondary education services - 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services - 80211000 - Technical secondary education services - 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services - 80300000 - Higher education services - 80310000 - Youth education services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services ## Release History - 22 May 2026 at 12:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047862-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047862-2026 22nd May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com - 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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