Scope
Reference
CA17290
Description
Learner Finds - Recruitment of 19+ Learners for Distanced Learning Courses
Total value (estimated)
- £1,733,333.33 excluding VAT
- £2,080,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028
- Possible extension to 31 July 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79342100 - Direct marketing services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 March 2026, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
2 April 2026, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 August 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Questionnaire | Quality Questionnaire |
Quality | 60.00% |
| Price | Price |
Price | 40.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
University Centre Somerset College Group
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHJQ-3398-CTLP
Bath Road
Somerset
TA6 4PZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKK23 - Somerset
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)