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title: "Somerset Community Learning Subcontracting Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ca77"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP"
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# Somerset Community Learning Subcontracting Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ca77

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## Summary

University Centre Somerset College Group is inviting tenders for the "Somerset Community Learning Subcontracting Services." This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is located in Somerset, United Kingdom. The process is currently at the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 8th August 2026. Interested parties should note that the contract aims to deliver high-quality, accredited Adult Skills Funded qualifications, focusing on Free Courses for Jobs (FCFJ). The procurement adopts an open method suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract period starts on 1st October 2026 and ends on 31st July 2027, with possible extensions of up to three years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for education providers, particularly those specialising in adult education and job training services, to expand their operations in the Somerset area. Businesses capable of delivering flexible, in-person, classroom-based learning programmes and demonstrating excellence in safeguarding, compliance, and career guidance stand a strong chance of winning the contract. With a focus on quality and a substantial budget, this opportunity allows service providers to enhance their reputation and business capabilities in the public education sector.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking a contract for a supplier to deliver high quality, accredited and Department for Education (DfE) Level 2 and Level 3 Adult Skills Funded (ASF) qualifications with a focus on Free Courses for Jobs (FCFJ). The following are identified as the key objectives which the Contractor (Service Operator) will be expected to address: ? To provide learners with high quality, specifically designed, flexible and innovate learning ? To ensure effective Safeguarding policies and procedures to protect learners ? To provide excellence through all its operations ? To provide Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance through to enrolment and beyond ? To ensure compliance and audit throughout the contract Please note this tender is for provision of in person, classroom-based learning within the Somerset area The retained funding fee, retained by the College Group, will be 20%.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 12 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066002-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP |
| Locality | SOMERSET |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA6 4PZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bridgwater North & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bridgwater |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 09:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066002-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066002-2026
  14th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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