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NCG Corporation: Online Learning Learner Find Service for NCG

  NCG Corporation is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise

Notice Summary
Title: Online Learning Learner Find Service for NCG
Notice type: UK4: Tender notice
Authority: NCG Corporation
Nature of contract: Services
Procedure: Above threshold - Open procedure
Short Description: NCG are seeking referrers to introduce 19+ Adult Skills Fund ASF funded Learners to its colleges. Learners will be from non-devolved areas as defined by DfE each academic year, unless specific referrals from devolved areas are required during the contract period. This service is specifically to fulfil the annual targets for Online Learning provision within NCG.
Published: 23/07/2025 11:54

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Contracting authority




Contracting authority:

NCG Corporation


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PJDY-1333-MXVZ


Address:


Rye Hill House, Scotswood Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
NE4 7SA
UK


Contact name:

Nathan Graham


Email:

procurement@ncgrp.co.uk


Telephone:

01912004000


Website:

https://www.ncgrp.co.uk/


Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Open procedure





Preliminary market engagement conducted:

Not provided



Tenders received:

0


Tenders assessed:

0


Tenders from SMEs:

0


Tenders from VCSEs:

0




Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

Online Learning Learner Find Service for NCG


Reference number:

NCG250603T


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


Description:

NCG are seeking referrers to introduce 19+ Adult Skills Fund ASF funded Learners to its colleges. Learners will be from non-devolved areas as defined by DfE each academic year, unless specific referrals from devolved areas are required during the contract period. This service is specifically to fulfil the annual targets for Online Learning provision within NCG.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Newcastle-upon-Tyne:-Business-development-consultancy-services./F6W2RJ7D28

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/F6W2RJ7D28





Total value (estimated):


GBP 2,500,000 excluding VAT

GBP 3,000,000 including VAT





Description





Description:

Not provided





Suitable for SMEs:

Yes


Suitable for VCSEs:

Yes




Contract dates (estimated):

08/09/2025 to 31/08/2027


CPV classifications:


79411100 - Business-development consultancy services.



Contract can be extended:

Yes


Extension date:

31/08/2029


Delivery regions:


UK - UNITED KINGDOM



Award criteria:


Name: Providing the Service / Weighting: 30

Name: Track Record & Capacity to Deliver / Weighting: 10

Name: Social Value / Weighting: 5

Name: Environmental Sustainability / Weighting: 5

Name: Pricing / Weighting: 50







Documents



Associated tender documents:


Not provided


Technical specifications:


Not provided



Submission




Enquiry deadline:

08/08/2025 Time: 12:00


Tender submission deadline:

18/08/2025 Time: 16:00


Submission address and any special instructions:

https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/


An electronic auction will be used:


No


Languages that may be used for submission:


English


Award decision date (estimated):

22/08/2025



Other information



Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Not provided


Technical ability conditions of participation:

Not provided


Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):

No


Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):

Yes


A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

Yes



Other organisations


Not provided

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Online Learning Learner Find Service for NCG


Contracting Authorities




Contracting authority:

NCG Corporation


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PJDY-1333-MXVZ


Address:


Rye Hill House, Scotswood Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
NE4 7SA
UK


Contact name:

Nathan Graham


Email:

procurement@ncgrp.co.uk


Telephone:

01912004000


Website:

https://www.ncgrp.co.uk/


Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Open procedure





Preliminary market engagement conducted:

Not provided



Tenders received:

7


Tenders assessed:

7


Tenders from SMEs:

7


Tenders from VCSEs:

0




Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

Online Learning Learner Find Service for NCG


Reference number:

NCG250603T


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


Description:

NCG are seeking referrers to introduce 19+ Adult Skills Fund ASF funded Learners to its colleges. Learners will be from non-devolved areas as defined by DfE each academic year, unless specific referrals from devolved areas are required during the contract period. This service is specifically to fulfil the annual targets for Online Learning provision within NCG.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=976032438

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/F6W2RJ7D28





Total value (estimated):


GBP 2,500,000 excluding VAT

GBP 3,000,000 including VAT






Contract value:

GBP 3,000,000 including VAT



Contract Details



Contract 1


Title:

Not provided


Reference number:

Not provided


Contract value:

GBP 3,000,000 including VAT


Below the relevant threshold:

No


Award decision date:

26/08/2025


Earliest date the contract will be signed:

08/09/2025


Contract dates (estimated):

09/09/2025 to 31/08/2027


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


CPV classifications:


79411100 - Business-development consultancy services.



Delivery regions:


UK - UNITED KINGDOM



Assessment summaries sent:

26/08/2025



Supplier




Supplier:

Learning Curve Group Limited


Companies House:

05233487


Address:


1-10 Dunelm Rise, Durhamgate
Spennymoor
DL16 6FS
UK


Email:

tenders@learningcurvegroup.co.uk


Telephone:

01388433111


Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes


Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No


Supported employment provider:

No


Public service mutual:

No






Supplier:

AIM Group Foundation


Companies House:

09125397


Address:


Suite 3 Widford Industrial Estate, HE Hamilton Centre, Rodney Way
Chelmsford
CM1 3BY
UK


Email:

mpoli.sakala@theaimgroup.co.uk


Telephone:

02039003091


Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes


Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No


Supported employment provider:

No


Public service mutual:

No






Supplier:

We Find Any Learner Ltd


Companies House:

10435132


Address:


Unit 8C The Business Village, Innovation Way
Barnsley
S75 1JL
UK


Email:

nick@wefindanylearner.co.uk


Telephone:

01226958888


Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes


Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No


Supported employment provider:

No


Public service mutual:

No






Supplier:

Starch UK Ltd


Companies House:

13176774


Address:


71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden
London
WC2H 9JQ
UK


Email:

john@learnerfinder.co.uk


Telephone:

079854403231


Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes


Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No


Supported employment provider:

No


Public service mutual:

No





Other organisations


Not provided

Online Learning Learner Find Service for NCG


Contracting Authorities





Contracting authority:

NCG Corporation


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PJDY-1333-MXVZ


Address:


Rye Hill House, Scotswood Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
NE4 7SA
UK


Contact name:

Nathan Graham


Email:

procurement@ncgrp.co.uk


Telephone:

01912004000


Website:

https://www.ncgrp.co.uk/


Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Open procedure





Preliminary market engagement conducted:

Not provided



Tenders received:

7


Tenders assessed:

7


Tenders from SMEs:

7


Tenders from VCSEs:

0




Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

Online Learning Learner Find Service for NCG


Reference number:

NCG250603T


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


Description:

NCG are seeking referrers to introduce 19+ Adult Skills Fund ASF funded Learners to its colleges. Learners will be from non-devolved areas as defined by DfE each academic year, unless specific referrals from devolved areas are required during the contract period. This service is specifically to fulfil the annual targets for Online Learning provision within NCG.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=981128335

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/F6W2RJ7D28





Total value (estimated):


GBP 2,500,000 excluding VAT

GBP 3,000,000 including VAT






Contract value:

GBP 3,000,000 including VAT



Contract Details



Contract 1


Title:

Not provided


Reference number:

Not provided


Contract value:

GBP 3,000,000 including VAT


Below the relevant threshold:

No


Award decision date:

26/08/2025


Earliest date the contract will be signed:

08/09/2025


Contract dates (estimated):

09/09/2025 to 31/08/2027


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


CPV classifications:


79411100 - Business-development consultancy services.



Delivery regions:


UK - UNITED KINGDOM




Supplier




Supplier:

Learning Curve Group Limited


Companies House:

05233487


Address:


1-10 Dunelm Rise, Durhamgate
Spennymoor
DL16 6FS
UK


Email:

tenders@learningcurvegroup.co.uk


Telephone:

01388433111


Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes


Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No






Supplier:

AIM Group Foundation


Companies House:

09125397


Address:


Suite 3 Widford Industrial Estate, HE Hamilton Centre, Rodney Way
Chelmsford
CM1 3BY
UK


Email:

mpoli.sakala@theaimgroup.co.uk


Telephone:

02039003091


Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes


Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No






Supplier:

We Find Any Learner Ltd


Companies House:

10435132


Address:


Unit 8C The Business Village, Innovation Way
Barnsley
S75 1JL
UK


Email:

nick@wefindanylearner.co.uk


Telephone:

01226958888


Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes


Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No






Supplier:

Starch UK Ltd


Companies House:

13176774


Address:


71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden
London
WC2H 9JQ
UK


Email:

john@learnerfinder.co.uk


Telephone:

079854403231


Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes


Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No





Key performance indicators:



KPI name:

Meet Leads target

Description:

This is the total number of introductions to NCG as specified in the most recent Sales Brief for the respective calendar month

Reporting frequency:

number_of_months



KPI name:

Meet monthly target of Referrals who count as active

Description:

Number of Referrals in the respective calendar month against the most recent Sales Brief

Reporting frequency:

number_of_months



KPI name:

Enrolment Query Reports

Description:

Responses to all Enrolment Query Reports returned to NCG within 7 calendar days

Reporting frequency:

number_of_months



KPI name:

Accuracy of enrolment paperwork sent to NCG

Description:

Enrolment Form to be completed correctly first time

Reporting frequency:

number_of_months



KPI name:

Co-funded/Fully funded target

Description:

Minimum of 28% of Referrals must be fully funded

Reporting frequency:

number_of_months




Associated documents:


Not provided




Other organisations


Not provided

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