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title: "Subcontracting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d0ed"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-07-22"
---

# Subcontracting

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d0ed

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Milton Keynes College acting as the contracting authority for a service tender titled "Subcontracting", focusing on educational services targeted at the 16-19 education sector. This process is categorised under the 'services' industry, specifically education and training, with geographical coverage across various UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement stage is currently in the Award phase, with the contract awarded on 15th July 2026. The contract encompasses a period starting from 15th August 2026 and ending on 31st July 2027. This tender was executed through a direct procurement method, below the threshold without competition, making it a straightforward opportunity for the supplier, SOFEA, a large-scale VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) organisation, located in Didcot, United Kingdom.

This tender offers opportunities for business growth, particularly for enterprises already operating within the education sector or those looking to expand into this market. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality educational programmes and services would find this tender relevant, especially those adept or interested in subcontracting arrangements. The direct procurement method employed implies that businesses with a strong track record and existing relationships within the public sector education domain, such as collaborative partnerships, will be ideally positioned to engage competitively. Small to medium enterprises specialising in educational delivery or related services could also explore potential subcontracting opportunities as the prime role has been awarded to SOFEA, allowing for further collaboration possibilities.

## Notice

Delivery of 16-19 year old study programmes to a maximum of 40 students through partnership with SOFEA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069205-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £158,284 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES, |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK6 5LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Woughton & Fishermead |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2026 at 13:11 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069205-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069205-2026
  22nd July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sofea.uk.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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