Franchising in higher education
- From:
- Department for Education
- Published
- 30 January 2025
- Last updated
- 9 December 2025 — See all updates
Applies to England
Read the full outcome
Strengthening oversight of partnership delivery in higher education: government response
PDF, 635 KB, 46 pages
Strengthening oversight of partnership delivery in higher education: government response
PDF, 635 KB, 46 pages
Detail of outcome
This report presents an analysis of responses we have received, along with the government’s response and next steps. It may be of particular use to stakeholders with an interest in franchising in higher education.
Original consultation
Summary
We are seeking views on proposals to strengthen oversight of subcontracted delivery of higher education, also known as franchising.
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Consultation description
These proposals aim to protect public money by strengthening oversight of franchising in higher education.
We propose that franchised delivery partners with 300 or more students must be registered with the Office for Students (OfS), for courses they deliver to be designated for student finance by the Student Loans Company.
The proposals include:
- some exemptions
- plans for a transition period
- consequences for exceeding the threshold without being registered with the OfS
Documents
Strengthening oversight of partnership delivery in higher education (web accessible)
Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-5361-9, E03268783, CP 1255
PDF, 570 KB, 32 pages
Strengthening oversight of partnership delivery in higher education (print ready)
Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-5361-9, E03268783, CP 1255
PDF, 1.87 MB, 32 pages
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2025-12-09 10:16
The government response has been published.
2025-01-30 10:15
First published.