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EDC_5249_Employability Programme

Ebbsfleet Development Corporation

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12 Aug 2026 at 15:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ebbsfleet Development Corporation is seeking a service provider for Aspire – The Skills Accelerator Programme, a targeted employability intervention designed to help local residents move into work. The requirement covers employability support, skills development, adult education and training. Delivery is in Kent. The programme sits within the public services sector and is relevant to organisations that can combine practical employment support with structured learning and progression. The buyer is Ebbsfleet Development Corporation, based in Ebbsfleet. The work is intended to support residents in the local area rather than provide general education or training unrelated to employment outcomes. Suppliers should review the technical requirements and bidding documents to understand the required programme design and delivery approach.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Bids were to be submitted electronically, with the deadline set for 25 August 2026 at 3:00pm. The contract period is 11 September 2026 to 10 September 2028. The estimated value is £66,666 excluding VAT, or £80,000 including VAT. There is one lot. The evaluation gives 40% to price, 50% to quality and 10% to social value. Price is assessed using a fixed-fee analysis. Quality is assessed across three areas, weighted at 25%, 15% and 10%. Social value comprises quantitative measures worth 4% and qualitative measures worth 6%. Participation is reserved for organisations located in Kent.

This opportunity suits employability providers, adult education organisations, training companies and community or social enterprises able to help local residents progress towards work. The procurement is specifically identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, so it may fit organisations with a focused local delivery model rather than only large national providers. Strong candidates will be able to design and deliver targeted interventions, provide relevant skills or vocational training, and support learners through practical barriers to employment. Experience of working with local residents, employers or employment services would be commercially relevant. Suppliers should also be able to evidence quality delivery, measurable social value and the operational capacity to sustain the programme throughout its required period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EDC_5249_Employability Programme

Notice Description

EDC wishes to appoint a supplier for the provision of a new targeted intervention employability programme to assist local residents into work: Aspire - The Skills Accelerator Programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e2d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076873-2026
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

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
£66,666 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Sep 2026 - 10 Sep 2028 2-3 years
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
Ebbsfleet Development Corporation
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EBBSFLEET
Postcode
DA10 1EE
Postcode Area
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Ebbsfleet
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Further Information

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