Planning

Adult Skills Fund

YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

19 Dec 2025 at 13:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Adult Skills Fund" project, aimed at enhancing skill levels among adult learners. This initiative is designed to increase opportunities for meaningful employment and further educational pursuits. The procurement falls under the category of specialist training services and will be located in the North Yorkshire region of the United Kingdom. Initial planning steps have begun, with key engagement activities scheduled, including a deadline for materials preparation on 16th February 2026. The procurement process is expected to officially commence on 23rd February 2026, with a contract period from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027. This procurement follows a sub-central government public authority framework, specifically targeting services.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specializing in training services to contribute to the regional skills agenda. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that focus on education and skill development. By participating, businesses can expand their service portfolio, leverage collaboration opportunities, and contribute to a project that prioritizes widening access to learning and supporting employment pathways. The focus on providing flexible and responsive training solutions aligns with the overarching vision to foster thriving communities in York and North Yorkshire, making it ideal for businesses looking to grow in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult Skills Fund

Notice Description

Our Adult Skills Fund (ASF) priorities Widen Access and Participation: ASF as a gateway to learning and progression Embed Basic and Transferable Skills: ASF providing foundations to higher skills and employment Unlock Progression Pathways and Underutilised Talent: ASF providing routes to higher skills and better paid jobs Develop Flexible Provision: to meet the needs of learners and businesses Build Capacity and Capability: to enable an integrated, flexible and responsive provider base Enable Effective Collaboration: partnership working between providers Our strategy supports the Combined Authority's vision of enabling healthy and thriving communities in York and North Yorkshire.

Planning Information

The purpose of the Adult Skills Fund is to support adult learners to gain skills which will lead them to meaningful, sustained, and relevant employment, or enable them to progress to further learning. Procurement information available Materials to help organisations prepare for Adult Skills Fund procurement in 2026-27 are now available. Our Adult Skills Fund team has recorded a short webinar and provided slides and a Frequently Asked Questions document. Please see all required information and access to the recorded webinar in the link below: https://yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk/project/adult-skills-fund/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084912-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
joel.green@york.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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