Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-06a128
- Published by:
- New College Swindon
- Authority ID:
- AA83303
- Publication date:
- 23 May 2026
- Deadline date:
- 17 June 2026
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
NCS are requesting tenders from suppliers interested in working in partnership across a number of subcontract delivery contracts within the radius of Swindon for up to £2.67m gross income over the 2026/27 academic year, with the intended outcome of selecting the most advantageous tender(s) (MAT) to deliver a fixed-term contract from 01 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. Spend details are indicative only, award of funding is subject to the criteria detailed within this Guidance, and NCS reserve the right to make multiple awards where best value can be achieved and in accordance with NCS subcontract strategy.The tender has been split into the following requirements:1. Adult Skills Fund (ASF) Programmes (Level 2 and upwards)2. Adult Skills Fund (ASF) Tailored Learning (any level)3. Apprenticeships (Level 2 and upwards)4. 16-18 Provision (Level 3 and upwards – consideration will be given to Level 2)5. Higher Education (Level 3 and upwards)Face to face and distance learning offers will be considered however all learners must reside within 60 miles of Swindon. Tenderer’s are invited to apply for one or all Lots in accordance with their own technical capability and capacity.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
CA17886
Procurement description
NCS are requesting tenders from suppliers interested in working in partnership across a number of subcontract delivery contracts within the radius of Swindon for up to £2.67m gross income over the 2026/27 academic year, with the intended outcome of selecting the most advantageous tender(s) (MAT) to deliver a fixed-term contract from 01 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. Spend details are indicative only, award of funding is subject to the criteria detailed within this Guidance, and NCS reserve the right to make multiple awards where best value can be achieved and in accordance with NCS subcontract strategy.
The tender has been split into the following requirements:
1. Adult Skills Fund (ASF) Programmes (Level 2 and upwards)
2. Adult Skills Fund (ASF) Tailored Learning (any level)
3. Apprenticeships (Level 2 and upwards)
4. 16-18 Provision (Level 3 and upwards – consideration will be given to Level 2)
5. Higher Education (Level 3 and upwards)
Face to face and distance learning offers will be considered however all learners must reside within 60 miles of Swindon.
Tenderer’s are invited to apply for one or all Lots in accordance with their own technical capability and capacity.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
2673391.00 GBP to 2673391.00GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 August 2026, 00:00AM to 31 July 2027, 23:59PM
Contracting authority
New College Swindon
Identification register:
Address 1: New College Drive, Queens Drive Campus
Town/City: Swindon
Postcode: SN3 1AH
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLQC-2725-XCGX
NUTS code: UKK14
Contact name: Anna Manns
Email: anna@agmprocurement.com
Telephone: 07538463234
Organisation type: Public undertaking
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Is this procurement under a special regime?
Light touch
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Lots
Divided into 5 lots
Lot 1
Lot number: 1 Description
Adult Skills Fund (ASF) for Level 2 and upwards
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
Lot value (estimated)
831721.00 GBP Excluding VAT
998065.20 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 August 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 July 2027, 23:59PM
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Description
Quality
Weighting: 77.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Social Value
Description
Social Value
Weighting: 9.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
Profile Matrix
Description
Profile Matrix
Weighting: 14.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Lot 2
Lot number: 2 Description
Adult Skills Fund (ASF) – Tailored Learning any level
CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Lot value (estimated)
71670.00 GBP Excluding VAT
86004.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 August 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 July 2027, 23:59PM
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Description
Quality
Weighting: 77.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Social Value
Description
Social Value
Weighting: 9.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
Profile Matrix
Description
Profile Matrix
Weighting: 14.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Lot 3
Lot number: 3 Description
Apprenticeships Level 2 and upwards
CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Lot value (estimated)
500000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
600000.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 August 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 July 2027, 23:59PM
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Description
Quality
Weighting: 77.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Social Value
Description
Social Value
Weighting: 9.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
Profile Matrix
Description
Profile Matrix
Weighting: 14.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Lot 4
Lot number: 4 Description
16-18 Provision Level 3 and upwards – consideration will be given to Level 2
CPV classifications
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80211000 - Technical secondary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Lot value (estimated)
620000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
744000.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 August 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 July 2027, 23:59PM
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Description
Quality
Weighting: 77.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Social Value
Description
Social Value
Weighting: 9.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
Profile Matrix
Description
Profile Matrix
Weighting: 14.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Lot 5
Lot number: 5 Description
Higher Education Level 3 and upwards
CPV classifications
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Lot value (estimated)
650000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
780000.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 August 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 July 2027, 23:59PM
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Description
Quality
Weighting: 77.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Social Value
Description
Social Value
Weighting: 9.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
Profile Matrix
Description
Profile Matrix
Weighting: 14.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Description
Quality
Weighting: 77.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Social Value
Description
Social Value
Weighting: 9.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
Profile Matrix
Description
Profile Matrix
Weighting: 14.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Submission
Tender submission deadline
17 June 2026, 11:00AM
Enquiry deadline
05 June 2026, 13:00PM
Date of award of contract
01 August 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
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May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Documents
Document type
Conflict of interest
Description
Not published
Coding
Commodity categories
| ID |
Title
|
Parent category
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| 80400000 |
Adult and other education services |
Education and training services |
| 80000000 |
Education and training services |
Education |
| 80300000 |
Higher education services |
Education and training services |
| 80200000 |
Secondary education services |
Education and training services |
| 80210000 |
Technical and vocational secondary education services |
Secondary education services |
| 80211000 |
Technical secondary education services |
Technical and vocational secondary education services |
| 80212000 |
Vocational secondary education services |
Technical and vocational secondary education services |
| 80310000 |
Youth education services |
Higher education services |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
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| 100 |
UK - All |
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