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City College Plymouth: Subcontracting 26/27

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Deadline
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March 27, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
026059-2026
Value
£2,593,882
Location
South West England, United Kingdom
Published
March 20, 2026
Organization
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 23, 2026

Deadline for Questions

March 20, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 27, 2026

Contract Start Date

July 31, 2026

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Budget
£2,593,882
Duration
12 months
Location
South West England
Type
Open Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

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.

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Requirements & Qualifications

26 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (4)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (16)
Technical (4)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS4
--Bids must be submitted in English, Estonian, Latvian, Polish, and Lithuanian.
--Offers must be spread across 3 lots.
--Full details of requirements can be found in supporting documentation.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--Bidders must not be subject to any mandatory exclusion grounds as defined by relevant legislation.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS16
--Must be able to provide education and training services.
--Must align with DFE guidance for 2026/27.
--Must comply with EFSA requirements.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS4
--Must be able to deliver study programmes.
--Must be able to deliver adult provision.
--Must have the expertise to deliver specific educational and training services.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--Not specified in the provided text, but implied to be financially sound to undertake subcontracting.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for subcontracting services at City College Plymouth is generally well-structured, with clear objectives for enhancing learner opportunities. However, it lacks explicit evaluation criteria and details on the submission portal, impacting practicality.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender adheres to general procurement principles by specifying the procedure type and providing a clear CPV code. Deadlines, while potentially tight, are provided. Regulatory compliance is mentioned via DFE and EFSA requirements. No disputes are indicated, contributing to a solid score.

Clarity80/100

The description clearly outlines the strategic rationale for subcontracting and lists specific objectives. Requirements are largely derived from governmental guidance and are understandable. The division into lots is noted, though specific lot details are in supporting documents.

Completeness70/100

Basic information such as title, organization, value, and deadlines is present. Contract duration and start date are specified. The main deficiency is the lack of accessible content from tender documents, hindering a full assessment of completeness.

No document content available
Fairness85/100

The tender's objectives are focused on enhancing educational quality and learner opportunities, which are objective criteria. The value is disclosed, and the open procedure suggests fairness. The division into lots allows for varied specializations. However, the lack of readily accessible full documentation and clear evaluation criteria slightly impacts this score.

No evaluation criteria specified
Practicality65/100

The absence of information regarding e-submission platforms and the specific requirements for document URLs makes this tender less practical. While a contract start date is provided, the reliance on external 'supporting documentation' for crucial details reduces immediate usability.

No e-submission
Full details of requirements can be found in supporting documentation
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields like title, reference, organization, value, and deadlines are consistently populated. The provided dates for submission and contract start are logical. There are no indications of suspension or disputes, leading to a high score for data consistency.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention green procurement, social aspects, innovation, or EU funding, resulting in a moderate score. While the objectives indirectly support social inclusion by aiming to enhance opportunities for disadvantaged groups, these are not specified as formal sustainability criteria.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear strategic rationale for subcontracting
Well-defined CPV code and objective-driven requirements
Disclosure of estimated value and contract duration
Open procedure encouraging competition

Concerns

Lack of specified evaluation criteria
No explicit mention of e-submission platform
Crucial details deferred to separate supporting documentation
Absence of explicit sustainability or social impact criteria

Recommendations

1. Clearly specify evaluation criteria within the tender notice or accessible documents.
2. Provide details or links to the e-submission portal.
3. Incorporate explicit sustainability and social value criteria to enhance the tender's scope.

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