notice_summary_english: ScopeReferenceDN807633DescriptionCumbria Adult Learning is looking to develop a range of partnerships with subcontracted providers to help us:• Provide additional capacity in specific curriculum and geographic areas not covered by our own Adult Learning Centres• Specialist Provision (e.g. horticulture, STEM - science, logistics, technology, engineering, and mathematics, health and care)• Provision to support rural isolation• Specific target group - LDD, employabilityCumbria Adult Learning are inviting submissions by training providers to deliver subcontracted provision to meet the gaps outlined in our rationale. This provision will consist of accredited skills qualifications which must be available for funding on the DfE Find a Learning Aim System - https://findalearningaimbeta.fasst.org.uk/This contract is for the provision accredited qualifications in Cumbria. The contract will be for a period of 1 academic year from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027.The total contracted value will not exceed £800k over the 12-month period.Further details are included in the Invitation to Tender documents, available via The Chest. All clarifications regarding the tender documents must be directed via the messages area of the project dashboard. Any queries regarding using The Chest: https://procontract.due-north.com - please use the support available from the home page.Total value (estimated)£800,000 excluding VAT£800,000 including VATAbove the relevant thresholdContract dates (estimated)1 August 2026 to 31 July 20271 yearMain procurement categoryServicesCPV classifications80400000 - Adult and other education servicesParticipationParticular suitabilitySmall and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)SubmissionEnquiry deadline19 March 2026, 12:00pmTender submission deadline27 March 2026, 12:00pmSubmission address and any special instructionsFurther details are included in the Invitation to Tender documents, available v