Scope
Reference
NCG250603T
Description
NCG are seeking referrers to introduce 19+ Adult Skills Fund ASF funded Learners to its colleges. Learners will be from non-devolved areas as defined by DfE each academic year, unless specific referrals from devolved areas are required during the contract period. This service is specifically to fulfil the annual targets for Online Learning provision within NCG.
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Contract 1
Suppliers (4)
Contract value
- £2,500,000 excluding VAT
- £3,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
26 August 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
26 August 2025
Standstill period
- End: 4 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
8 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 September 2025 to 31 August 2027
- Possible extension to 31 August 2029
- 3 years, 11 months, 22 days
Description of possible extension:
One optional extension available for a maximum of 24 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
- 7 tenders received
- 7 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 7 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 4 suppliers awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
AIM Group Foundation
- Companies House: 09125397
Suite 3 Widford Industrial Estate, HE Hamilton Centre, Rodney Way
Chelmsford
CM1 3BY
United Kingdom
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Learning Curve Group Limited
- Companies House: 05233487
1-10 Dunelm Rise, Durhamgate
Spennymoor
DL16 6FS
United Kingdom
Region: UKC14 - Durham CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Starch UK Ltd
- Companies House: 13176774
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden
London
WC2H 9JQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
We Find Any Learner Ltd
- Companies House: 10435132
Unit 8C The Business Village, Innovation Way
Barnsley
S75 1JL
United Kingdom
Region: UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
NCG Corporation
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDY-1333-MXVZ
Rye Hill House, Scotswood Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
NE4 7SA
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government