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Published 16 Mar 2026, 15:13 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Monmouthshire Skills Centre/ Skills Hubs

Official notice

Authority: Monmouthshire County Council (Local council)

ServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdConcessionSME suitableVCSE suitable
Concession value (operator's revenue)£100,000operator revenue, not the authority's budget · 1 value update
Submissions closed 11 Sept 2026
Next notice expected 18 Jan 2027
Contract term 3 yrsends 31 Oct 2029 · up to 31 Oct 2032 with extensions · starts 1 Nov 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Monmouthshire County Council are offering a Concession to provide a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Skills Centre.

The centre will provide high quality, industry and employer-aligned qualifications & training with the scope to create opportunities for Monmouthshire’s residents.

  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 30 Jul 2029, 23:59 BST.

CPV: Education and training services · Technical college construction work · Vocational college construction work

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Renewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£100,000
Contract period: 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Oct 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Oct 2032 with extensionsValue: £100,000 exc. VAT · £120,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: There shall be an option to extend for three further periods of 12 months renewable annually, unless otherwise agreed.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    All relevant checks shall be completed as part of the tender process

  • Technical & professional ability

    All relevant checks shall be completed as part of the tender process

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Quality: 60%Price: 30%Social value: 10%
Published sub-criteria (3)
  • Quality: 60%
  • Cost: 30%
  • Social Value / Community Benefits: 10%
Published award criteria (3)
  • Quality: Quality Section
  • Cost: Cost Section
  • Social Value / Community Benefits: Social Value / Community Benefits Section
Conditions of participation2
  • Economic & financial standing

    All relevant checks shall be completed as part of the tender process

  • Technical & professional ability

    All relevant checks shall be completed as part of the tender process

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Concession
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Yes · next expected 30 Jul 2029
First published
16 Mar 2026, 15:13 GMT
Last source update
31 Jul 2026, 12:52 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 19 Oct 2026
Authority reference
ERFX1000082
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-072695
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Education and training servicesTechnical college construction workVocational college construction work
Delivery area
Wales (UKL21)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b43 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN, CY
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Submission deadline
11 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
2 Sept 2026, 17:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en, cy
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login ↗

1.Log in to the Proactis Supplier Portal at supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login ↗

  1. Click the "Sign Up" option on the Portal homepage (If already registered go to point 11.).

3.Enter your correct Organisation Name, Details and Primary Contact Details.

4.Please make a note of the Organisation ID and User Name, then click "Register".

5.You will then receive an email from the system asking you follow a link to activate your account.

6.Please enter the information requested, clicking on the blue arrow to move on to the next stage and follow the instructions ensuring that you enter all applicable details.

7.In the Classification section please ensure that you select the Product Classification Codes (CPV Codes)that appear in the tender notice, it is essential that only CPV Codes, specific to your organisation are added to your profile.

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9.Terms & Conditions - Read the terms and conditions of the use of this Supplier Portal and tick the box to denote you have read and understood the terms and that you agree to abide by them. If you do not agree you cannot complete the registration process. Once you have agreed click on the blue arrow to move on to the next stage.

10.Insert a password for the admin user and repeat it. The password MUST be between 6 and 50 characters in length. It must contain at least 2 number(s). Once completed select 'Complete Registration' and you willenter the Supplier Home page.

11.From the Home Page, go to the "Opportunities" icon, all current opportunities will be listed. Click on the blue arrow under the field 'Show Me' of the relevant opportunity then click to register your interest on the applicable button.

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13.Note the closing date for completion of the relevant project. To find all available documentation please drop down the 'Request Documents' option and click to download all documents.

14.You can now either complete your response or "Decline" this opportunity.All queries are to be made via the messaging system on the Proactis portal.

Please note we will NOT accept any questions/queries via telephone/email.

If you require assistance with accessing the portal please contact Rhys James, Strategic Procurement Lead, [email protected].

Timeline

16 Mar 2026 → 18 Jan 2027 · 8 dates
  1. Planning notice published220 days ago
    16 Mar 2026, 15:13 GMT
  2. Market engagement181 days ago
    24 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST

    Interested organisations are asked to provide a package on the following:

    • Organisation overview – type of provider, specialisms, accreditation status.
    • Summary of relevant training provision – qualifications, pathways, apprenticeships delivered.
    • Experience of working in technical or vocational facilities.
    • Interest in delivering in Monmouthshire
    • Preferred delivery model (onsite / hybrid / blended).
    • Any facility or equipment requirements.
    • Capacity to support young people (incl. 14–16 junior apprenticeships).
    • Capacity to support adult learners / upskilling / community learning.
    • Employer engagement experience.
    • Any indicative information on pricing or funding routes (non binding).
    • Currently have a contract or subcontract with Medr Welsh Government

    These should be sent to [email protected].

    Following the Engagement deadline the team will assess the packages received and then invite interested providers to discuss the opportunity in 1-2-1 supplier meetings.

  3. Tender notice published83 days ago
    31 Jul 2026, 12:52 BST
  4. Clarification questions by50 days ago
    2 Sept 2026, 17:00 BST
  5. Submission deadline41 days ago
    11 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
  6. Award decision expected by3 days ago
    19 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
  7. Today
    22 Oct 2026
  8. Contract startsin 10 days
    1 Nov 2026
  9. Next notice expectedin 89 days
    18 Jan 2027, 23:59 GMT

Notice history

6 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 16 Mar 2026
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    16 Mar 2026, 15:13 GMT
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    31 Jul 2026, 12:52 BST
    UK4
  3. Published value updated to £100,000
    31 Jul 2026, 12:52 BST
    was £10,000
  4. Status changed to active
    31 Jul 2026, 12:52 BST
  5. Procurement method changed
    31 Jul 2026, 12:52 BST
  6. Deadline published: 11 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
    31 Jul 2026, 12:52 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Monmouthshire County Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central governmentWelsh devolved regulations apply GB-PPON: PMQT-2889-YGXR County Hall, Usk, Wales, NP15 1GAContact name, email

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure