Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13def-81bc-70ad-80cf-9c6aab5cb83f/ca18541-dn-colleges-group-learner-finder-services-preferred-supplier-itt Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # CA18541 - DN Colleges Group - Learner Finder Services Preferred Supplier ITT [DN Colleges Group](https://tendernation.io/buyers/dn-colleges-group) Estimated value £400,000 Published 9 Oct 2026 Deadline 18 days left 6 Nov 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender DN Colleges Group (DNCG) invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced organisations for appointment to a Learner Finder Preferred Supplier List (PSL). The requirement primarily concerns identifying, engaging and recruiting eligible learners for Adult Skills Funded provision across South Yorkshire and Greater Lincolnshire, including online and distance-learning courses. Services will include learner recruitment, initial advice and guidance, eligibility checks, enrolment support, controlled learner handovers and performance reporting. The arrangement also provides scope for additional learner recruitment services relating to classroom-based Adult Skills, Higher Education and 16-19 provision, where offered by the successful suppliers. DNCG intends to appoint up to three suppliers, ranked following a competitive evaluation. The highest-ranked supplier will ordinarily receive the first opportunity to fulfil requirements, with any unmet demand cascading to the next-ranked supplier in accordance with the published arrangements. The contract will operate for an initial three-year period, with options to extend for two further 12-month periods (3 + 1 + 1). Pricing will be based on agreed fees per eligible learner. No minimum expenditure or learner volumes are guaranteed. The full specification, evaluation methodology, contract terms and tender return requirements are contained within the procurement documentation. To access this competition: Registered: Login to [suppliers.multiquote.com](https://suppliers.multiquote.com) and view the opportunity CA18541. Not registered: Visit [suppliers.multiquote.com](https://suppliers.multiquote.com) then register and quote CA18541 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054. Read full description ## CPV classification Higher education services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/0c97f69a-7bb6-405d-8ac4-da30bd24145b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile DN Colleges Group: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/dn-colleges-group) [Sector More Education & training tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/education-training) ## More tenders like this [CA18487 - DN Colleges Group - North Lindsey College - ITT for Global House Reclad and Refurbishment Project · DN Colleges Group · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d1a-ba0a-716b-b6dc-d5d2e6cf6c89/ca18487-dn-colleges-group-north-lindsey-college-itt-for-global-house-recla) [DN Colleges Group - North Lindsey College - ITT for Global House Reclad and Refurbishment Project · DN Colleges Group · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-8fd2-73eb-99eb-a41acb25dd95/dn-colleges-group-north-lindsey-college-itt-for-global-house-reclad-and-refu) [Alternative (education) Provision in Nottinghamshire · Nottinghamshire County Council · 73 days left · 31 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13e26-1b54-72fc-92dd-0a3438a6ee32/alternative-education-provision-in-nottinghamshire) [554\_18 Apprenticeship Dynamic Purchasing System (ADPS) · ESPO · 630 days left · 10 Jul 2028](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c25-a443-721d-bf51-4acfa6a9b8be/554-18-apprenticeship-dynamic-purchasing-system-adps) [Adult Skills and Learning DPS · Crown Commercial Service · 738 days left · 27 Oct 2028](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cef-257d-71bb-ab61-88988c046054/adult-skills-and-learning-dps) [Dynamic Purchasing System for Apprenticeships · North East Lincolnshire Council · 1201 days left · 31 Jan 2030](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c95-516c-73c6-89ec-fcee4844491f/dynamic-purchasing-system-for-apprenticeships)