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Award

22 Jul 2026 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Adult Learning" programme has been managed by Kirklees Council, located in Huddersfield, England. This initiative falls within the industry category of Health and Social Work Services, specifically designed to foster lifelong learning within the district. Kirklees, a UNESCO Town of Learning, seeks to enhance economic, social, and community development. The award phase has been completed as of 22 July 2026, with the procurement conducted through a selective method via a dynamic purchasing system. The programme will commence on 1 September 2026 and conclude on 31 August 2029, with activities centred in Yorkshire and the Humber with a total value of £413,299.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, aligned with fostering inclusive economic growth and social well-being. Businesses specialising in adult education, skills training, and community-led initiatives would be well-suited to compete, as the programme aims to integrate learning at all stages of adult life, addressing various barriers to education. Selected suppliers include Aalfy Ltd, Skills UK Education & Training Ltd, and several others, indicating a collaborative approach to meet the diverse learning needs across the Kirklees region. This framework offers potential for long-term partnerships and engagement in a vibrant learning community.

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Notice Title

Adult Learning

Notice Description

Further Competition from the Electronic Market Place for the Provision of Adult Education, Training, Employment & Lifelong Learning. The Council of the Borough of Kirklees (the "Council") wishes to establish a programme of services with between six (6) and ten (10) suitable Delivery Partners for Adult Learning in Kirklees. Adult Learning Kirklees is part of the Employment and Skills Service and aims to develop a culture of lifelong learning in the district. We want Kirklees to be a place where the importance of learning throughout life is deep-rooted. Kirklees is a designated UNESCO Town of Learning, reflecting the Council's commitment to lifelong learning as a central driver of inclusive economic growth, social wellbeing and community resilience. This status underscores the ambition for Kirklees to be a place where learning is embedded throughout life, accessible to all, and targeted particularly at those facing the greatest barriers. Partners will work with residents to develop high quality learning opportunities which meet needs across the different stages and spheres of adult life, which contribute to economic growth, and which promote resilience, health, confidence and increased aspiration and inclusion for all.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-770a07ba-6f59-4c83-8843-974109d2c790
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52b29c84-d669-4676-a29f-c329bef8e22d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£413,299 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£413,299 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KIRKLEES COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

AALFY

BLUE APPLE TRAINING

CROSLAND MOOR LEARNING CENTRE

INVOLVED SOCIAL IMPACT PROJECTS

PROPER JOB THEATRE

RAVENSTHORPE COMMUNITY CENTRE

SKILLS UK EDUCATION & TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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