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City College Plymouth: Subcontracting 26/27

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Deadline
Expired
March 27, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
022012-2026
Value
£2,593,882
Location
North East England, United Kingdom
Published
March 20, 2026
Organization
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 11, 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
North East 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

19 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (4)
Mandatory (2)
Compliance (7)
Technical (5)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS4
--City College is seeking an offer spread across 3 lots.
--Full details can be found in the supporting documentation.
--Duration: 12 months
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS2
--The DFE guidance for 2026/27 requires the College to carry out a tendering process prior to the allocation of sub-contracting contracts.
--All subcontracting will be in line with the EFSA requirements.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS7
--The tendering process applies to both study programme and adult provision.
--Subcontracting is for the purpose of one or more of the following:
--a. enhance the opportunities available to young people and adults
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS5
--The rationale of the subcontracting is to enhance the quality of our learner offer.
--Subcontracting is to enhance the opportunities available to learners, use subcontractor expertise for better access to facilities or to fill a gap in expertise or niche or expert provision.
--Subcontracting enables learners to have better geographical access to their education.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--Value: 2593882 EUR

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender is generally well-structured with clear objectives and a reasonable estimated value. However, it lacks specific evaluation criteria and details on the submission process, impacting its overall practicality and completeness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender adheres to general regulatory requirements by referencing DFE and EFSA guidance. The CPV code is appropriate. Deadlines are provided, though the submission deadline might be considered tight given the complexity implied by 'supporting documentation'. No disputes are noted. The procedure is an open one, which is standard.

Clarity80/100

The description clearly outlines the strategic rationale for subcontracting, emphasizing quality enhancement and learner benefits. The AI-extracted requirements provide a good overview of the expected outcomes. The division into 3 lots is mentioned, indicating a structured approach.

Missing evaluation criteria
Completeness70/100

Most basic information is present, including title, reference, organization, estimated value, and contract duration. However, the crucial 'supporting documentation' is not accessible or summarized, leaving key details about the lots and specific requirements unknown. The lack of document content severely impacts completeness.

No document content available
Fairness85/100

The tender is an open procedure, promoting broad access. The estimated value is disclosed. The criteria for subcontracting are objective and focused on learner and market needs, not tailored to specific companies. The division into lots allows for specialized providers. However, the lack of accessible supporting documentation and specified evaluation criteria could be perceived as less fair.

Practicality65/100

The tender specifies a contract duration and start date. Financing information is not explicitly detailed. The primary issue is the lack of information regarding e-submission or a clear URL for accessing the full tender documents and submission portal, making the practical submission process unclear.

No e-submission
No document URL
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, value, and dates are populated. The dates provided are logical and do not indicate any immediate inconsistencies. No suspensions or disputes are reported.

Sustainability50/100

There is no explicit mention of green procurement, social aspects, innovation, or EU funding, which are common in modern tenders. The focus is primarily on educational and training provision quality.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear strategic rationale for subcontracting
Well-defined CPV code
Open procedure
Disclosure of estimated value

Concerns

Lack of accessible supporting documentation
Missing evaluation criteria
Unclear submission process (e-submission, URL)
Potential for a short submission deadline

Recommendations

1. Provide access to all supporting documentation with clear summaries or direct links.
2. Specify clear evaluation criteria for lot submissions.
3. Clarify the e-submission process and provide a direct URL for submission.

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