Planning

Adult Skills Fund

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Surrey County Council, a public authority representing sub-central government, is initiating the planning stage of a tender process for the "Adult Skills Fund" project. This procurement process aims to support adult learners in Surrey with skills development opportunities that contribute to employment and personal growth. The anticipated allocation for the academic year 2026/27 is approximately £12 million, with funds expected to be received by May or June 2026. The project falls under the "Adult and other education services" category and will be delivered across regions UKJ25 and UKJ26 in the United Kingdom. The official tender notice is expected to be published by 1st June 2026, and the contract period is planned to start on 1st September 2026 and conclude by 31st August 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in adult education services to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Providers of educational curricula, vocational training, and employment readiness programs will find this project particularly relevant. The extensive reach projected by the Adult Skills Fund highlights the potential for collaboration among education service providers and the council to deliver impactful learning outcomes for adults in the community. The procurement planning indicates a potential engagement with nearly 193 organisations, illustrating opportunities for competitive positioning and increased market share for those in the adult education industry.

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Notice Title

Adult Skills Fund

Notice Description

As per the County Deal, the Adult Skills Fund is being devolved from the DfE to SCC in advance of the 2026/27 academic year. The Adult Skills Fund is designed to support adult learners in gaining the skills they need for meaningful employment and personal development. Final allocation for 26/27 yet TBC - expected to be cPS12m and will be received May/June 26. In 2023/24 (the most recent full year of data), there were 28,848 enrolments to ASF-funded provision in Surrey, with 193 organisations offering ASF provision.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ed0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046933-2026
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
Not specified
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
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ25 West Surrey, TLJ26 East Surrey

Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Further Information

Notice Documents

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