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Tender: Delivery of Adult Skills Programmes in Tees Valley (2026/27–2028/29) – Up to £21M

Released 2 months ago

Closed25 Sep 2026

Est. valueEstimate£75K to £2.1M

Current contractBack 2 Work Complete Training,Baltic Training Services,B-Skill Ltd,Derwentside College,Digital Telecoms Network Academy,Enterprise Made Simple,ITEC NE Ltd,Learning Curve Group,New College Durham,Orangebox Training Solutions Ltd,Realise Learning and Employment Limited,City of Sunderland College (Trading as Education Partnership Nor,Think Employment Ltd,Tradetechs Northern,TRN (Train) Ltd,University Centre Quayside,Vision Training (North East) Limited,Atomix Educational Trust,Darlington Borough Council Adult Learning,Darlington College,Hartlepool Borough Council Adult Learning,Hartlepool College of FE,Middlesbrough Borough Council Adult Learning,Middlesbrough College,Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council Adult Learning,Stockton On Tees Borough Council Adult Learning,The Education Training Collective (ETC),The Northern School of Art,Traige Centrum Limited£34.7M · ended July 2026

LocationNorth East

AgencyTees Valley Combined Authority

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryEducation & Training

Submissions closedClosed Fri, 25 Sept 2026

About

Tees Valley Combined Authority is seeking a supplier to deliver the Adult Skills Fund for academic years 2026/27 to 2028/29, with an annual value of up to £7m and up to £21m over three years. The service must provide adult skills programmes for Tees Valley residents aged 19 and over, aligned to regional skills priorities including manufacturing, construction, digital, health and social care, and emerging and everyday sectors. Providers are expected to deliver high-quality, innovative provision that supports learner engagement, retention and progression, and to work collaboratively with employers, referral partners and community organisations to establish clear learner pathways. Providers must ensure timely and accurate data returns and comply with all relevant funding, audit and contract management requirements to deliver the outcome-focused Adult Skills Programme.

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