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TVCA-PROC-0745 Adult Skills Fund 2026-27, 2027-28 and 2028-29

Tees Valley Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

28 May 2026 at 13:33

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 16:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority initiated a tender process for the "TVCA-PROC-0745 Adult Skills Fund 2026-27, 2027-28 and 2028-29," classified under Education and training services, located in Darlington, United Kingdom. With an industry focus on education, the open procurement process commenced on 20th January 2026 and was set to conclude on 16th February 2026. However, due to a material change in circumstances, the procurement was cancelled on 28th May 2026. The tender aimed to support Adult Skills Programmes aligned with regional priorities across various sectors like green industries, manufacturing, and digital services, employing a competitive flexible procedure over three stages.

This tender presented a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in education and training, especially those specialising in adult education and aligned with regional development initiatives. Companies with innovative approaches to learning and strong collaborative abilities with employers and community organisations were well-positioned to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were particularly encouraged to participate, given the project's strategic importance and requirement for high-quality, innovative service delivery. Although the initial tender was withdrawn, potential reissuing could redefine market opportunities for prepared stakeholders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0745 Adult Skills Fund 2026-27, 2027-28 and 2028-29

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA)(the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, is inviting tenders for the provision of Adult Skills Fund 2026-27, 2027-28 and 2028-29 to: *Deliver Adult Skills Programmes to Tees Valley residents aged 19+ that are aligned to regional skills priorities, including but not limited to green industries, manufacturing, logistics, construction, digital, health and social care, and emerging and everyday sectors. *Offer creative and innovative approaches that improve engagement, retention, and progression--this may include blended learning, employer-led models, flexible delivery, or community-based outreach. *Work collaboratively with employers, referral partners, and community organisations to ensure strong pipelines and clear progression routes. *Ensure all learning is of consistently high quality, with qualified staff, well-designed curricula, and strong learner support. *Provide timely and accurate data returns and comply with all funding and audit requirements. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Darlington:-Education-and-training-services./233Y4Y7WP2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/233Y4Y7WP2 If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Education-and-training-services./233Y4Y7WP2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/233Y4Y7WP2

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Any option to extend of up to one year may include but not limited to review of existing Delivery Plan from Year 1-3, including provision, learner numbers, priority sector areas, funding values, review of Social Value from Year 1-3.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050321-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£21,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Tees Valley Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Postcode Area
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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