Somerset Community Learning Subcontracting Services

University Centre Somerset College GroupcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06ca77Procurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitableactive

Estimated value

£400k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

14 Jul 2026

Deadline 08 Aug 2026

Description

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%.

Scope

Reference
CA18227
Total value
£400,000 excluding VAT
£480,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
30 Sept 2026 to 31 Jul 2027
Possible extension to 31 Jul 2030

Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 12 months)

Main category
services
CPV classifications
80000000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Quality QuestionsQuality Questionsquality60.00%
Fee & Funding AgreementsFee & Funding Agreementsprice1.00%
Specification - Quality Questions Specification - Quality Questionsquality39.00%

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
03 Aug 2026, 11:00 am
Submission deadline
08 Aug 2026, 11:00 am
Submission address
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Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition