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title: "Learner Find and Virtual Learning Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a3ea"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE"
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# Learner Find and Virtual Learning Platform

Buyer: CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a3ea

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## Summary

The City of Sunderland College has completed a procurement process titled "Learner Find and Virtual Learning Platform", with the award stage finalised on 23rd July 2026. This contract focuses on education and training services within the North East of England and other regions in the UK. The procurement sought to establish a three-lot solution to support adult virtual learning programmes, targeting Level 2 and above qualifications funded through the Adult Skills Fund. The procurement was conducted under an open procedure with the tender stage beginning in May and submissions closing in June 2026. The contract, valued at £370,000, covers a period from 4th August 2026 to 3rd August 2027, with potential renewals, and is primarily for services within the education sector.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses involved in educational technology and adult education services to expand their footprint, particularly those offering innovative virtual learning platforms and learner recruitment solutions. With nine companies participating in the final bid stage, the successful contractor, Learning Curve Group, illustrates the competitive landscape and potential for growth in supporting adult education initiatives. Companies with strengths in creating engaging educational content and platforms are especially well-suited to compete for similar tenders, especially those interested in serving public sector education providers like Sunderland College.

## Notice

The College have a requirement to contract for the provision of a comprehensive, three-lot solution to support the recruitment and delivery of adult learners undertaking virtual learning programmes. This includes: - Lot 1: Learner Find services targeting eligible adult learners within the North East Combined Authority area to undertake a Level 2 virtual learning programme - Lot 2: Learner Find services targeting eligible adult learners across non-devolved regions in England to undertake a Level 2 virtual learning programme - Lot 3: A virtual learning platform to support the delivery, engagement, and achievement of adult learners studying Level 2 and above programmes funded through the Adult Skills Fund.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069842-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2026 - 3 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £370,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR3 4AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Barnes |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEARNING CURVE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 14:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069842-2026
- 26 May 2026 at 14:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048900-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069842-2026
  23rd July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048900-2026
  26th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderlandcollege.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nessp
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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