Planning

Adult Education Learning Services

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Apr 2026 at 17:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council is embarking on a procurement process for the provision of Adult Education Learning Services, focusing on sectors within the adult and other education services industry. The process is currently in the planning stage and involves pre-market engagement activities to gather insights from potential suppliers. This initiative targets services, including Functional Skills English and Maths, ESOL, Essential Digital Skills, and vocational qualifications for adults in Wolverhampton's most deprived communities. Interested parties are invited to participate by completing a questionnaire through the ProActis Portal by the 22nd of May 2026. The procurement is set to start in January 2027, with the contract period running until the end of December 2029.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for voluntary, community, and independent training providers with expertise in adult learning and skills provision. It represents a strategic opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to engage with a public authority and contribute to the enhancement of adult education services in Wolverhampton. Providers possessing competencies in adult skill development and educational service delivery to underserved communities are well-suited to compete, forming vital partnerships that could drive sustained socio-economic impacts within the region. The Wolverhampton City Council, as the buying organisation, provides an excellent platform for businesses to expand their outreach and offerings in the educational domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult Education Learning Services

Notice Description

Adult Education Wolverhampton (AEW), a service of the City of Wolverhampton Council, is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise ahead of a forthcoming procurement for the delivery of Adult Skills Curriculum Services for 2025-26 and beyond. AEW is seeking market insight from voluntary, community, and independent training providers experienced in delivering adult education and skills provision, including Functional Skills English and Maths, ESOL, Essential Digital Skills, and vocational qualifications, to adults in Wolverhampton's most deprived communities. This exercise is not a call for competition and does not constitute any commitment to procure; it is intended solely to inform the design of the forthcoming tender.

Planning Information

Pre market engagement published via the ProActis Portal, this can be found on the following link: www.wolverhamptontenders.com. Suppliers who would like to participate should complete the questionnaire found within the relevant link and upload as a response to the question found within the "Market Warming" section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038855-2026
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

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 May 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
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
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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