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title: "ID 6169288 - DFE - SERC - PROVISION OF LEARNING SUPPORT STAFF 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a1d8"
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buyer: "SOUTH EASTERN REGIONAL COLLEGE (SERC)"
published: "2026-05-22"
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# ID 6169288 - DFE - SERC - PROVISION OF LEARNING SUPPORT STAFF 2026

Buyer: SOUTH EASTERN REGIONAL COLLEGE (SERC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a1d8

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## Summary

The South Eastern Regional College (SERC) is conducting an open tender process for the provision of Learning Support Staff through a framework agreement. The procurement, titled "ID 6169288 - DFE - SERC - PROVISION OF LEARNING SUPPORT STAFF 2026," focuses on education and training services within the United Kingdom's Northern Ireland region (UKN). The tender is currently in the active stage, with significant dates including the tender period ending on 24 June 2026 and the award period concluding on 10 July 2026. The framework is expected to begin on 27 July 2026 and may extend up to 2030, with a total contract value of £1,440,000 gross. Potential suppliers must submit their tenders electronically through the eTendersNI platform, as no paper submissions will be entertained.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the education and training services industry to expand their client base by becoming an approved supplier for SERC. The procurement seeks to appoint up to five suppliers, offering a chance for SMEs and experienced educational service providers to grow through stable and potentially long-term engagements. Businesses with a robust capability to provide qualified Learning Support Assistants, meet light-touch regulations, and efficiently manage vocational training projects will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Participating in this tender allows enterprises to engage closely with a public authority, enhancing reputations while building a solid portfolio within government contracts.

## Notice

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the provision Learning Support Assistants (LSA). SERC will appoint a maximum of 5 Suppliers ranked 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 after formal tender evaluation, in line with the criteria stipulated within the Instructions to Tender Document. The Framework will commence from the Date of Award for an initial period of 2 years. There will be 2 optional extension periods of up to 12 months each.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be 2 optional extension periods of up to 12 months each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048106-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH EASTERN REGIONAL COLLEGE (SERC) |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION |
| Locality | BANGOR |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT20 4TD |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## 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
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80532000 - Management training services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 14:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048106-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048106-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.serc.ac.uk/

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