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Adults Skills Qualifications - Lots 1-3

Isle of Wight Council

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22 Jul 2026 at 15:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council is procuring adult skills qualification provision, classified as education and training services. The requirement covers three service areas: regulated Adult Skills Fund qualifications delivered in classrooms; regulated Adult Skills Fund qualifications delivered through distance learning; and regulated Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs qualifications. Delivery is for the Isle of Wight, with the council as the buying organisation. Suppliers may be interested in one or more of the three areas, which separate classroom teaching, remote learning and Level 3 employment-focused qualification provision. The work is therefore suited to organisations that deliver regulated adult education and can provide structured learning and qualification outcomes through the relevant delivery model. All three areas are identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The process reached tender: the council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Bids and procurement communications are handled electronically through the ProContract tendering portal. Enquiries had to be submitted by 3 August 2026 at 00:00, and offers by 12 August 2026 at 00:00. Each contract is scheduled to run from 1 September 2026 to 31 July 2027. There are three lots. Lots 1 and 2 each have an estimated value of £25,000 excluding VAT (£30,000 including VAT): classroom and distance-learning regulated qualifications respectively. Lot 3 is estimated at £20,000 excluding VAT (£24,000 including VAT) for Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs. Evaluation is 80% quality and 20% price, with quality covering provision and rationale, recruitment, engagement and quality assurance.

This opportunity suits established adult learning, further education and vocational training providers able to deliver regulated qualifications for adult learners. Relevant suppliers should be able to offer classroom-based provision for Lot 1, distance learning for Lot 2, or Level 3 employment-focused courses for Lot 3. The evaluation places most emphasis on quality, so bidders need a clear range of provision and a sound rationale for how it meets learners’ needs. They must also demonstrate credible approaches to recruitment and learner engagement, alongside effective quality assurance arrangements. Providers can target the delivery model and qualification area that matches their operation, rather than treating the requirement as a single undifferentiated service. The stated suitability for SMEs makes the opportunity accessible to smaller specialist training organisations with the relevant regulated-qualification capability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adults Skills Qualifications - Lots 1-3

Notice Description

The Isle of Wight Council is seeking a provider to deliver Adults Skills Qualifications to include: LOT 1: ADULT SKILLS FUND REGULATED QUALIFICATION - CLASSROOM LOT 2: ADULT SKILLS FUND REGULATED QUALIFICATION - DISTANCE LEARNING LOT 3: ADULT SKILLS FUND TENDER REGULATED QUALIFICATION - LEVEL 3 COURSES FOR JOBS

Lot Information

ADULT SKILLS FUND REGULATED QUALIFICATION - CLASSROOM

ADULT SKILLS FUND REGULATED QUALIFICATION - CLASSROOM Regulated qualifications - Classroom based up to PS25,000

ADULT SKILLS FUND REGULATED QUALIFICATION - DISTANCE LEARNING

ADULT SKILLS FUND REGULATED QUALIFICATION - DISTANCE LEARNING Regulated qualifications - With Distance Learning up to PS25,000

ADULT SKILLS FUND TENDER REGULATED QUALIFICATION - LEVEL 3 FREE COURSES FOR JOBS

ADULT SKILLS FUND TENDER REGULATED QUALIFICATION - LEVEL 3 FREE COURSES FOR JOBS Regulated qualifications - Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs up to PS20,000

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d11c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069279-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Isle of Wight Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

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