Planning

Suffolk Adult Learning Service

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

15 May 2026 at 05:54

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Suffolk Adult Learning Service." This service falls under the education and training industry category and is directed towards delivering adult education services across the UKH14 region in the United Kingdom. The Council is seeking a contractor with proven experience to provide these services from 1st August 2027 to 31st July 2028, with a possible extension of up to 12 months. The project's planned status was published on 15th May 2026, with a future notice date set for 1st October 2026. The procurement method involves a tender initiation, and the contract period is linked to the funding received from the Department for Work & Pensions for the Adult Skills Fund, following DWP Funding Rules.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in education and training services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). With a gross value of approximately £5.5 million, the contract presents a lucrative potential for revenue growth and long-term partnership with a substantial public authority like Suffolk County Council. Businesses able to deliver quality adult learning services aligned with the specified funding rules would find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their service portfolio and regional presence.

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Notice Title

Suffolk Adult Learning Service

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council intends to appoint a contractor(s) with relevant experience and proven track records to deliver the Adult Learning Service (19+) contract for the period 1st August 2027 to 31st July 2028, with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months, subject to funding. Contracts will be for the delivery of learning against the funding SCC receives from the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) for the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) for learners aged 19+. Delivery must meet the regulations outlined in the DWP Funding Rules.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069991
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044718-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,570,780 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

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