Adult Skills Fund (ASF) and Free Courses for Jobs (FCFJ) - Further Competition from Skills Framework Lot 1
Devon County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAdult Skills Fund (ASF) and Free Courses for Jobs (FCFJ) - Further Competition from Skills Framework Lot 1
Awarded 26 Oct 2026
Awarded from this tender, closed 13 Apr 2026Skills for Growth Light Touch Open Framework
View the tender →Awarded26 Oct 2026
Value£1,122,935.04
SupplierAIM 2 LEARN LTD
AgencyDevon County Council
RegionSouth West
CategoryEducation & Training
Expires in 12mo1y term, 4% elapsed
Awarded 26 Oct 2026Expires 31 Oct 2027
About
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.
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