Tender Study Programme 2026/27 East Coast College
Tender Study Programme 2026/27 East Coast College
Description
East Coast College is seeking to secure training providers to support delivery of 4 lots of Study Programmes.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,506,624 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 30 August 2027
- 1 year, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 – Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKH – East of England
Lot 1. Performing Arts
Description
To support high achievers to develop vocational skills to aid positive progression to higher education. 20 places band 5
Lot value (estimated)
- £118,520 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. NEET and SEN provision in Great Yarmouth
Description
To support a stepping stones model for ECC progression in the future year. This would entry and level 1 vocational programmes in Construction, Motor Vehicle and Service Industries. 60 places
Lot value (estimated)
- £355,560 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. NEET and SEN provision in Norwich area
Description
To support entry and level 1 vocational programmes in Construction, Motor Vehicle, Health and Social Care and Service Industries. This offer would support a regional need for those at risk of being NEET and where there is no local offer from other colleges. 160 places.
Lot value (estimated)
- £948,160 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Stepping stone 12 week programme
Description
To support a stepping stone back into study or positive steps to employment readiness.. This is based on a 12 week model. 18 places at 2/3 points in year. Kings Trust Provision.
Lot value (estimated)
- £84,384 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
1 July 2030
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
20%
Further information about fees
Fees in line with subcontracting policy
Framework operation description
Selection process in line with tender documents and prices determined by policy
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Performing Arts
Lot 2. NEET and SEN provision in Great Yarmouth
Lot 3. NEET and SEN provision in Norwich area
Lot 4. Stepping stone 12 week programme
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
8 June 2026, 11:00pm
Tender submission deadline
30 June 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
10 July 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Questionnaire | Quality | 100% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
ECC T Subcontracting 2627 tender final.docx
Appendix A CCP Standard Terms and Conditions for the Award of Sub-Contracting Tenders.pdf
Appendix D Subcontractor Application.docx
QD093-Subcontracting-Policy-202526.pdf
QD074 – Supply Chain Fees and Charges Policy 2022.pdf
Appendix B_ Due Diligence Doc ecc.docx
Appendix C Agreement Conditions Acceptance and Declaration Form final.docx
Contracting authority
East Coast College
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10004116
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHRB-8257-ZZWJ
St Peter’s Street
Lowestoft
NR32 2NB
United Kingdom
Region: UKH14 – Suffolk
Organisation type: Public authority – sub-central government