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Tender: Delivery of Community and Adult Skills Courses – Gloucestershire 2026–2027

Released 5 months ago

Closed03 Jul 2026

Est. valueEstimate£30K to £170K

Current contractArt Shape,Artspace Cinderford£55K · ended Sept 2025

LocationSouth West

AgencyGloucestershire County Council

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryEducation & Training

Submissions closedClosed Fri, 3 July 2026

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Gloucestershire County is seeking suppliers to deliver a series of courses for the Community and Adult Skills Programme 2026-2027, with contracts expected to last no longer than 12 months and ending July 2026. The total value of the contracts for 2026/2027 will not exceed £250,000 and work is split across four Lots: Lot 1 First Steps; Lot 2 Employability; Lot 3 Adults with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities (ALDD) training; and Lot 4 Local Flex (responding to identified/emerging local training needs). There is an option for two further one year extensions, 1 plus 1, plus 1, subject to contract review and DfE funding. Organisations must register on the Central Digital Platform (CDP).

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