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City College Plymouth: Subcontracting 26/27

City College Plymouth · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 3 Oct 2026, 15:02.

Opportunity overview

The DFE guidance for 2026/27 requires the College to carry out a tendering process prior to the allocation of sub-contracting contracts. This applies to both the study programme and adult provision. City College Plymouth is committed to growing and diversifying the range of programmes and opportunities we deliver to widen participation, deliver to niche markets, engage in new and emerging markets and our contribution to skills needs. In order to achieve this, the College has taken the strategic decision to subcontract part of its provision. This supports the College's strategy to provide education and training which meets the needs of students and employers. All subcontracting will be in line with the EFSA requirements and for the purpose of one or more of the following: a. enhance the opportunities available to young people and adults b. fill gaps in niche or expert provision, or provide better access to training facilities c. support better geographical access for learners d. offer an entry point for disadvantaged groups e. Support individuals who share protected characteristics, where there might otherwise be gaps The rationale of the subcontracting is to enhance the quality of our learner offer. We do not offer subcontracts to meet short term funding objectives. We ensure learners receive the best possible education and training. By subcontracting we enhance the opportunities available to learners, we use the subcontractor and their expertise to provide better access to facilities or to fill a gap in expertise or niche or expert provision. It enables learners to have better geographical access to their education and supports all learners who may be disadvantaged enter into education. Subcontracting will support individuals who share particular characteristics where otherwise there are gaps City College is seeking an offer spread across 3 lots. Full details can be found in the supporting documentation.

Classification

  • CPV80000000 — Education and training services

Lots

  • Specialised delivery£1.8m · Including VAT
  • Sports Courses£733.9k · Including VAT
  • E-Sports£100k · Including VAT

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ITT004
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Please send tenders to tenders@cityplym.ac.uk

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Is Accelerated
Yes
Accelerated Rationale
Light touch contract

Special regime

lightTouch

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
notAllowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
27 Mar 2026, 23:59

Enquiry period

Ends
20 Mar 2026, 23:59

Expected award period

Ends
10 May 2026, 23:59

Lot Details

Award Criteria Details
Lots are assessed against the award criterium and the best subcontractor will be picked for each lot.

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
Corrected area to south west only as per the 30 mile range for training
Id
026059-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Specialised delivery
Description
Delivery within 6 occupational sector areas (S1 Adults' & Children's Care; SS3 Animal Care; S6 IT; S7 Beauty Therapy;, S15 Business), plus Functional Skills, GCSE Maths & English and Employability Skills. Including within niche provision such as animal care. Special consideration for vulnerable learners will be required and those who have barriers to learning from previous negative experiences at school. We will also seek a provider than can support students who could find a large formal college environment overwhelming or intimidating and are more likely to engage and thrive in a smaller setting as such providing a different entry point which may better suit some disadvantaged groups Also supporting individuals who share protected characteristics, where there might otherwise be gaps
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
1,760,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Sub-contracting approach
Description
Describe how you will engage with relevant employers, recruit participants and deliver the planned qualifications. Please also indicate the qualifications you plan on offering

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Readiness
Description
Please indicate your readiness to commence delivery upon notification of award.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Progression
Description
How will you provide progression support for your participants during and after learning has taken place? (max. 500 words)

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Experience
Description
Please state your experience in delivering up to 3 contracts that are of a similar nature to that required within the programmes offered

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Initial Assessments
Description
Please state any experience you have of undertaking robust initial assessments of individuals reviews exit interviews and individuals tracking (max. 500 words)

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Contract Management
Description
Contract management arrangements and meeting quality assurance requirements

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 7
Type
quality
Name
Administration
Description
Please describe how you would meet the colleges expectations on administration requirements

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 8
Type
quality
Name
Added Value
Description
Describe any additional services your organisation offers to enhance and or complement services (max. 500 words) e.g.Offer guest speaking, work experience placements for the College

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 9
Type
quality
Name
Sustainability, the Environment and Social Responsibility
Description
Please describe the policies and initiatives you take with regards to Sustainability, the Environment and Social Responsibility

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 10
Type
quality
Name
Lot specific
Description
Lot 1 Specific: Please state any experience you have of working with those more vulnerable to future employment, with barriers to achieving sustainable employment, such as those now in employment but who have been recently unemployed in the 19-24 year old NEETS and in particular if you have worked with them in specific district areas (max. 500 words) Lot 2 Specific: Access elite sports training facilities enabling learners to develop in both the sports and coaching aspects as well as any additional enrichment opportunities the partnership would provide. Lot 3 Specific: Experience and qualifications for teaching and proving courses in e-sports including dedicated spaces

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
1 Aug 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Jul 2027, 23:59
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Sports Courses
Description
To deliver specific sport courses with access to dedicated facilities. Due to the nature of these courses the college would like to see evidence of elite sports training facilities enabling learners to develop in both the sports and coaching aspects as well as any additional enrichment opportunities the partnership would provide.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
733,882
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Sub-contracting approach
Description
Describe how you will engage with relevant employers, recruit participants and deliver the planned qualifications. Please also indicate the qualifications you plan on offering

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Readiness
Description
Please indicate your readiness to commence delivery upon notification of award.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Progression
Description
How will you provide progression support for your participants during and after learning has taken place? (max. 500 words)

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Experience
Description
Please state your experience in delivering up to 3 contracts that are of a similar nature to that required within the programmes offered

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Initial Assessments
Description
Please state any experience you have of undertaking robust initial assessments of individuals reviews exit interviews and individuals tracking (max. 500 words)

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Contract Management
Description
Contract management arrangements and meeting quality assurance requirements

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 7
Type
quality
Name
Administration
Description
Please describe how you would meet the colleges expectations on administration requirements

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 8
Type
quality
Name
Added Value
Description
Describe any additional services your organisation offers to enhance and or complement services (max. 500 words) e.g.Offer guest speaking, work experience placements for the College

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 9
Type
quality
Name
Sustainability, the Environment and Social Responsibility
Description
Please describe the policies and initiatives you take with regards to Sustainability, the Environment and Social Responsibility

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 10
Type
quality
Name
Lot specific
Description
Lot 1 Specific: Please state any experience you have of working with those more vulnerable to future employment, with barriers to achieving sustainable employment, such as those now in employment but who have been recently unemployed in the 19-24 year old NEETS and in particular if you have worked with them in specific district areas (max. 500 words) Lot 2 Specific: Access elite sports training facilities enabling learners to develop in both the sports and coaching aspects as well as any additional enrichment opportunities the partnership would provide. Lot 3 Specific: Experience and qualifications for teaching and proving courses in e-sports including dedicated spaces

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
1 Aug 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Jul 2027, 23:59
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
E-Sports
Description
Subcontractors must demonstrate access to and proficiency with high-end gaming hardware and software, including but not limited to, tournament-grade PCs, peripherals, and streaming equipment. A proven track record of industry knowledge is essential, evidenced by direct involvement in Esports competitions, event management, or professional coaching. This expertise should encompass a comprehensive understanding of current game titles, competitive formats, and the evolving landscape of the Esports ecosystem, ensuring seamless integration and high-quality delivery of services. SEND specialist.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
100,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Sub-contracting approach
Description
Describe how you will engage with relevant employers, recruit participants and deliver the planned qualifications. Please also indicate the qualifications you plan on offering

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Readiness
Description
Please indicate your readiness to commence delivery upon notification of award.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Progression
Description
How will you provide progression support for your participants during and after learning has taken place? (max. 500 words)

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Experience
Description
Please state your experience in delivering up to 3 contracts that are of a similar nature to that required within the programmes offered

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Initial Assessments
Description
Please state any experience you have of undertaking robust initial assessments of individuals reviews exit interviews and individuals tracking (max. 500 words)

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Contract Management
Description
Contract management arrangements and meeting quality assurance requirements

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 7
Type
quality
Name
Administration
Description
Please describe how you would meet the colleges expectations on administration requirements

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 8
Type
quality
Name
Added Value
Description
Describe any additional services your organisation offers to enhance and or complement services (max. 500 words) e.g.Offer guest speaking, work experience placements for the College

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 9
Type
quality
Name
Sustainability, the Environment and Social Responsibility
Description
Please describe the policies and initiatives you take with regards to Sustainability, the Environment and Social Responsibility

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 10
Type
quality
Name
Lot specific
Description
Lot 1 Specific: Please state any experience you have of working with those more vulnerable to future employment, with barriers to achieving sustainable employment, such as those now in employment but who have been recently unemployed in the 19-24 year old NEETS and in particular if you have worked with them in specific district areas (max. 500 words) Lot 2 Specific: Access elite sports training facilities enabling learners to develop in both the sports and coaching aspects as well as any additional enrichment opportunities the partnership would provide. Lot 3 Specific: Experience and qualifications for teaching and proving courses in e-sports including dedicated spaces

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
1 Aug 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Jul 2027, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
A-13158
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Format
application/pdf
Entry 3
Id
A-13159
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Entry 4
Id
A-13160
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Entry 5
Id
A-13161
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Entry 6
Id
A-13487
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Entry 7
Id
026059-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
23 Mar 2026, 09:14
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
City College Plymouth
Id
GB-UKPRN-10005128

Identifier

Scheme
GB-UKPRN
Id
10005128

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PQHV-9439-HHDJ

Address

Street Address
Kings Road
Locality
Devonport
Postal Code
PL1 5QG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKK41

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Devonport · UKK41 · PL1 5QG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

3 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

3 VERSIONS
  1. 022012-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 024577-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 026059-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·