Published date: 22 January 2026

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 24 February 2026, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Adult and other education services - 80400000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£3,900,000

Procurement reference

MRTN001-DN792787-03779868

Published date

22 January 2026

Closing date

24 February 2026

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

3 August 2026

Contract end date

2 August 2029

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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").

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.
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.

More information

Links

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Address

Civic Centre
London Rd
Morden
SM4 5DX
England

Email

Commercial.services@merton.gov.uk

Website

http://www.merton.gov.uk/