Awarded contract

Skills for Growth Light Touch Open Framework

Details

Supplier(s)
Value
120,000,000
Duration
3 years
Topic
Higher education services
Published
1 July 2026

Tender description

Devon County Council (DCC) intends to establish an Open Framework for commissioning the delivery of high-quality skills provision services. The Framework will support the delivery of programmes funded through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF), Free Courses for Jobs (FCFJ), Skills Bootcamps, and other future skills initiatives aligned with local and national workforce needs. The Framework is divided into Lots based on the different programme types. They are: • Lot 1 - Adult Skills Fund (ASF) and Free Courses for Jobs (FCFJ) • Lot 2 - Skills Bootcamps • Lot 3 - Future Skills Projects The Framework includes a single common set of sectors and geographical areas which applies across all 3 Lots. The purpose of the Framework is to enable flexible and responsive skills provision that supports adults to develop the skills needed for sustainable employment and career progression, while also meeting employer demand and contributing to economic growth. DCC may initiate Call-Offs from both Lot 1 - ASF and FCFJ and Lot 2 Skills Bootcamps for Wave 7 Skills Bootcamp following the appointment of Providers to the Framework. Any contract value published within this notice are estimated total contract values provided strictly for information only and are subject to confirmation of funding. Value may be revised up or down. There is no guarantee of business or award of call-off contract. ## Contract award Title: Lot 1. Adult Skills Fund(ASF) and Free Courses For Jobs (FCFJ) Lots: - Lot 1: Adult Skills Fund(ASF) and Free Courses For Jobs (FCFJ) ## Contract award Title: Lot 2. Skills Bootcamp Lots: - Lot 2: Skills Bootcamp ## Contract award Title: Lot 3. Future Skills Projects Lots: - Lot 3: Future Skills Projects

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award date26 June 2026
  2. Completed: Award published1 July 2026
    Current notice
  3. Next: Contract expiry date13 July 2029in 3 years

About the buyer

Devon County Council runs local government services across Devon, and buys as a local authority through procurement specialists based across its eight directorates. Every contract opportunity is advertised on the Supplying the South West Portal, shared with councils and organisations across the region. The council is also a member of the Devon and Cornwall Procurement Partnership, alongside district councils, colleges and NHS services in the region. Social care and health providers work with a separate Provider Engagement Network and Market Management Team. Prospective providers meet that team to discuss proposals before any contract is issued.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Devon County Council's contract awards have been in construction work, transport services and health and social work.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 80300000 · Higher education services
  • 80400000 · Adult and other education services
  • 80500000 · Training services
  • 98000000 · Other community, social and personal services

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