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Adult Skills and Learning DPS - RM6348

CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY

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30 Oct 2025 at 18:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority has concluded the procurement process titled "Adult Skills and Learning DPS - RM6348" under the education and training services sector. This extensive contract, valued at £2,107,140, involves multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and East Midlands, among others. The procurement stage has reached the award phase as of 9th July 2025, and it encompasses a contract period from 1st August 2025 to 31st October 2028. The procurement method used was distinguished as "Other," and the process was guided by an emphasis on transparency and fairness according to Public Contract Regulations 2015 and subsequent amendments. This contract is particularly relevant to SMEs, aligning with the Authority's commitment to fostering local industry engagement.

This tender process presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education services sector aiming to grow through public contracts. As the contract allows for single or multiple awards, both established education providers and emerging small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could benefit from the decentralised funding model. The collaboration with entities such as Back 2 Work Complete Training, Steadfast Training Ltd, and Think Employment Ltd indicates a predisposition towards working with specialised training organisations that can deliver adult skills services effectively. Businesses with robust service delivery capabilities in the specified UK regions stand to gain substantially from engaging with this extended contractual opportunity.

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Notice Title

Adult Skills and Learning DPS - RM6348

Notice Description

This contract is being procured for use by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (Authority); a body governed by Public Law. As such, they are subject to Local Government Act 1999 and an obligation to achieve Best Value, and the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCRs2015) and as amended 2020, to procure all contracts by applying a transparent and fair process. The Authority seeks to award single or multiple contracts for the service delivery of Adult Skills provision, funded by the Adult Skills Fund. Contracts will be for a delivery period of three years from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028 plus a three-month closure period to 31st October 2028. Annual funding, over the three years, will be dependent on the Authority receiving the anticipated devolved funding from the Department for Education.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3831d91-b5f1-4641-8a63-30b9eeec8cb6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,107,140 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,107,140 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 3TN
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BACK 2 WORK COMPLETE TRAINING

STEADFAST TRAINING

THINK EMPLOYMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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