Subcontract Adult Skills Fund Provision
Estimated value
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Awarded value
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Suppliers
4
Lots
1
Published
20 Jul 2026
Description
DCG are requesting tenders from suppliers who are interested in working in partnership on ASF1 delivery contracts for up to £6.5m gross income over a maximum 5 year term - where 80% is retained by the subcontractor with 20% by DCG as the main provider. Spend details are indicative only and award of funding is subject to criteria detailed within the guidance included in the tender pack. The intended outcome of the process is to determine the most advantageous tender(s) (MAT) and select subcontractors to deliver a contract for subcontract delivery (“Service”) for a fixed period of 2 academic years (in annual increments) from 01 August 2026 to 31 July 2028 with options to extend. Full and unrestricted access to tender documents can be obtained from https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home
Scope
- Reference
- ASFP_0526
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2028Possible extension to 31 Jul 2031
Three options to extend the partnership arrangements for up to a further three years (in annual increments unless otherwise agreed by DCG) ending 31 July 2031 subject to subcontract performance, availability of funding and DCG strategy.
- CPV classifications
- 8000000080300000803100008034000080400000
- Contract locations
- East Midlands, United KingdomEast Midlands, United KingdomEast Midlands, United KingdomEast Midlands, United KingdomEast Midlands, United Kingdom
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualitative | Defining the curriculum and Engaging with the target groups (40), Learner support (10), Resourcing (20), Contract Management (20), Social value (10), Profile Proposal (20). Max score 120. Please see tender guidance. | quality | — |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Competitive flexible procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
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Award date
19 Jul 2026
Contract start
31 Jul 2026
Contract end
31 Jul 2028
Awarded suppliers· 4 suppliers
Awarded 19 Jul 2026 · Contract period 31 Jul 2026 — 31 Jul 2028
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| Training Services for Adults | contract | — | 03 Mar 2026 |
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