Awarded contract

Adult Skills Fund (ASF) and Free Courses for Jobs (FCFJ) - Further Competition from Skills Framework Lot 1

Details

Value
£2,976,573.96
Duration
1 year
Topic
Higher education services
Published
13 October 2026

Tender description

The Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority (DTCCA). is looking to appoint appoint training providers to deliver Adult Skills Fund (ASF) and Free Courses for Jobs (FCFJ) provision for learners aged 19 and over across Devon and Torbay for the 2026/27 academic year. The procurement was undertaken through a further competition under the DCC Skills Framework. Through this procurement, the DTCCA seeks to secure high-quality delivery partners to provide ASF and FCFJ provision that is responsive to local needs, supports individuals furthest from the labour market, and contributes to the county's strategic objectives for economic development, social inclusion, and community wellbeing. Devon County Council(DCC) is conducting the Procurement on behalf of the DTCCA. The DTCCA will enter into the contract with the successful providers and DCC will manage the contract on behalf of the DTCCA. ## Contract award Title: Lot 1 Adult Skills Fund (ASF) - Creative, Cultural & Digital Industries ## Contract award Title: Lot 1 Adult Skills Fund (ASF) - Hospitality, Tourism and Retail Economy ## Contract award Title: Lot 1 Adult Skills Fund (ASF) - Tailored Learning and SWAPs ## Contract award Title: Lot 2 Free Courses For Jobs (FCFJ) - Construction

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award published13 October 2026
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Award date13 October 2026
  3. Next: Contract expiry date31 October 2027in 12 months

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. 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.

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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