Open competition
Open procedure: the contract was advertised and any supplier could submit a bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- London Borough of Merton · Regional or local authority
- Supplier
- South Thames Colleges Group
- Value
- £3,950,000
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Sector
- Education & training · Adult and other education services (CPV 80400000)
- Region
- London
- Official notice
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- Timeline
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- Contract date5 Jun 2026
- Published15 Jun 2026Published 10 days after the contract date
Description
The London Borough of Merton ("the Council") is inviting tenders for delivering the Merton Adult Learning Main Service Contract of Adult Learning following the rules set out in the Procurement Act 2023 and subsequent Regulations ("the Act"). \r \r The procurement requirements encompass the priorities of Merton including maintaining excellent education and skills, and promoting a dynamic, connected, and inclusive community and economy and as part of South London Partnership (SLP) the implementation of the London Growth Plan. \r The Mayor of London, in collaboration with London Councils, has committed to implementing a new London Growth Plan, which was published in 2025. The plan outlines the strategies for driving sustainable and inclusive economic growth across the capital. Key objectives include creating jobs, increasing wages, improving living standards for Londoners, and achieving a net-zero carbon footprint.\r
About the supplier
South Thames Colleges Group: every public contract they have won.