Integrated Settlement Skills Programme - Skills Foundation

Description

Commissioning of skills provision from the integrated settlement under 3 strands of delivery Skills Foundation Strand: Focuses on building essential skills and confidence for individuals facing employment barriers to prepare them for progression. Skills Activation Strand: Targets technical and sector-specific skills at Levels 2 and 3 to accelerate study, apprenticeships, and skilled employment opportunities. Skills for Work Strand: Aligns with employer demand to address skill shortages and supports career progression through employer partnerships. This contract is for the Skills Foundation contract under the Single Integrated Settlement Skills Programme. The Skills Foundation strand of the Adult Skills Programme has been developed to address the persistent challenges faced by residents with the lowest skill levels. It provides accessible, confidence‑building learning that enables adults to develop essential literacy, numeracy, digital and wider employability capabilities, helping them move closer to work or further study. ## Contract award Title: OPEN2026585 Adult Skills Programme - Skills Foundation ## Contract award Title: OPEN2026584 Adult Skills Programme - Skills for Work (Tech, Digital and AI) ## Contract award Title: OPEN2026583 Adult Skills Programme - Skills for Work (Level 2 Construction and the Built Environment) ## Contract award Title: OPEN2026582 Adult Skills Programme - Skills for Work (Green Jobs) ## Contract award Title: OPEN2026580 Adult Skills Programme - Skills for Work (Advanced Manufacturing including Electric Vehicles) ## Contract award Title: OPEN2026578 Adult Skills Programme - Skills Activation (Visitor Economy) ## Contract award Title: OPEN2026577 Adult Skills Programme - Skills Activation (Sector Focussed) ## Contract award Title: OPEN2026572 Adult Skills Programme - Skills Activation (Child Development and Wellbeing and Health & Social Care)