Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-06b253
- Published by:
- Coleg Gwent
- Authority ID:
- AA0248
- Publication date:
- 11 June 2026
- Deadline date:
- 28 July 2026
- Notice type:
- UK3
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
This is to give the market notice that we are hoping to release a tender for a framework for Skills Partnership suppliers in a weeks time. there will be 2 lots . Lot 1 is for NVQ's, and lot 2 is for Personal learning or upskill or reskill employed learners. We aim to release the tender in a weeks time, the framework will be an open framework for one year, which will be closed, then opened after the year, so suppliers can tender to join again for another year. the second year will be closed also. All docs on the requirement will be released in Bravo etendering portal next week .
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
271
Procurement description
This is to give the market notice that we are hoping to release a tender for a framework for Skills Partnership suppliers in a weeks time. there will be 2 lots . Lot 1 is for NVQ's, and lot 2 is for Personal learning or upskill or reskill employed learners. We aim to release the tender in a weeks time, the framework will be an open framework for one year, which will be closed, then opened after the year, so suppliers can tender to join again for another year. the second year will be closed also. All docs on the requirement will be released in Bravo etendering portal next week .
Delivery regions
- UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
22000000.00 GBP to 22000000.00GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 September 2026, 00:00AM to 31 August 2027, 23:59PM
Is a framework being established?
Yes
Is this an open framework scheme?
Yes
Contracting authority
Coleg Gwent
Identification register:
Address 1: Headquarters
Town/City: Usk
Postcode: NP15 1XJ
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.coleggwent.ac.uk
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCYD-2928-WVNW
NUTS code: UKL21
Contact name: Procurement dept
Email: gareth.tidmarsh@coleggwent.ac.uk
Telephone: 01495 333547
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Framework
Percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
30 August 2028, 23:59PM
Maximum number of suppliers
25
Award method when using the framework
With reopening competition
Framework operation description
suppliers to be chosen on their ability to provide the relevant training.
Lots
Divided into 2 lots
NVQ
Lot number: 1 Description
NVQ providers
CPV classifications
- 80330000 - Safety education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Delivery regions
- UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Lot value (estimated)
11000000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
13200000.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 September 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 August 2027, 23:59PM
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
lot 1 is for NVQ providers
lot 2 is for Personal, to upskill or reskill employed learners
Participation
Conditions of participation
as specified in the tender docsin Bravo etendering portal
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
quality
Weighting: 60.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
price
Weighting: 40.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Personal learning to upskill or reskill employed learners
Lot number: 2 Description
all info on the lots will be shared when the tender is released, next week on Bravo etendering
CPV classifications
- 80330000 - Safety education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Delivery regions
- UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Lot value (estimated)
11000000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
13200000.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 September 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 August 2027, 23:59PM
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
lot 1 is for NVQ providers
lot 2 is for Personal, to upskill or reskill employed learners
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 60.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
price
Weighting: 40.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
17 June 2026
Tender submission deadline
27 July 2026, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
20 July 2026, 12:00PM
Date of award of contract
03 August 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Coding
Commodity categories
| ID |
Title
|
Parent category
|
| 80000000 |
Education and training services |
Education |
| 80330000 |
Safety education services |
Higher education services |
| 80340000 |
Special education services |
Higher education services |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
|
| 100 |
UK - All |
Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
| ID |
Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
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