AwardedAwarded 11 September 2026
Somerset Community Learning Subcontracting Services
University Centre Somerset College Group · Education
In brief
University Centre Somerset College Group awarded training and education work to Somerset Skills & Learning CIC on 11 September 2026.
The notice gives a value of £400,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 10 months, up to 46 months with extensions, starting 1 October 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
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%.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset Skills & Learning CIC 2 bids received | £271,000 | Awarded 11 September 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 066002-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 088055-2026
About the buyer
University Centre Somerset College GroupLast 12 months
Procurements
5Awards
4Suppliers it has used most for training
- Learning Curve Group Limited1 contract
- Somerset Skills & Learning CIC1 contract
- The Skills Network Limited1 contract
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From notice 066002-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 14 July 2026, last updated 17 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.