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Tender

28 Jul 2026 at 17:42

Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council is currently in the tender stage for the "Adult Skills Fund Delivery 2026-29" project, aiming to appoint up to four service providers. This project focuses on providing adult skills learning opportunities in Herefordshire, aligned with the council's priorities and includes four lots: Functional Skills English, Functional Skills Maths, Skills for Life ESOL, and other skills such as parenting and employability. The tender, categorised under education and training services, has an estimated gross value of £408,877 and follows an open procurement method. The relevant key dates are the enquiry period ending on 18th August 2026 and submission deadline on 25th August 2026. Services are to be delivered in Herefordshire, within the UKG11 region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on educational services, particularly those with experience in adult education and skills development. SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) should find this procurement particularly accessible, as the lots accommodate these provider types. The provision also includes potential contract extensions subject to performance, allowing for long-term engagement. The evaluation criteria prioritise quality and social value, making it essential for businesses to demonstrate these attributes in their submissions. This tender is ideal for businesses ready to expand their portfolio in the public education sector and capable of adapting to the needs of the community within Herefordshire.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Adult Skills Fund Delivery 2026-29

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council is seeking to appoint up to 4 service providers for the engagement with learners and delivery of Adult Skills Fund learning opportunities within Herefordshire, in line with the council's priorities and priority groups. This contract is divided into 4 lots: - Functional Skills English - Functional Skills Maths - Skills for Life ESOL - Other

Lot Information

Functional Skills English

Delivery of Functional Skills English programmes.

Renewal: Up to 2 optional extensions of up to 12 months each, subject to funding and supplier performance.

Functional Skills Mathematics

Delivery of Functional Skills Mathematics programme.

Renewal: Up to 2 optional extensions of up to 12 months each, subject to funding and supplier performance.

Skills for Life ESOL

Delivery of Skills for Life ESOL programme

Renewal: Up to 2 optional extensions of up to 12 months each, subject to funding and supplier performance.

Other

Tenderers may propose to deliver any valid, accredited aims, from the following list, where a clear need can be evidenced: Parenting skills ICT Employability Skills

Renewal: Up to 2 optional extensions of up to 12 months each, subject to funding and supplier performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d5de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071467-2026
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, 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
£340,731 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£340,731 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071467-2026
    28th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
    Herefordshire Council has published this contract opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal if you are not already registered with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To register with Procontract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

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