Scope
Reference
SUBC_0625
Description
The tender requirement is for a contract for the provision of Skills for Jobs support within the boroughs of Solihull North and Shirley West only. The purpose of the tender is to deliver, high quality provision that complements the College offer, enhances opportunities available to residents, meets the needs of employers and any skills gaps, and/or benefits the local community within the specified boroughs. Please see the tender guidance within the tender pack available for download free of charge via https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £599,998 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 1 August 2026
- Possible extension to 1 August 2029
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
3 years in annual increments - each year approx. £125k subject to Solihull College and University Centre strategy, funding availability and subcontractor performance
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80490000 - Operation of an educational centre
Contract locations
- UKG32 - Solihull
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
- Suppliers from Warwickshire
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
4 July 2025, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
8 July 2025, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please submit via https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home
Documents are available for download via the In-Tend site above.
Contracting authority
Solihull College and University Centre
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJTW-8653-BNDM
Blossomfield Road
Solihull
B91 1SB
United Kingdom
Region: UKG32 - Solihull
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government