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title: "Adult Learning"
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buyer: "KIRKLEES COUNCIL"
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# Adult Learning

Buyer: KIRKLEES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-770a07ba-6f59-4c83-8843-974109d2c790

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Adult Learning" programme has been managed by Kirklees Council, located in Huddersfield, England. This initiative falls within the industry category of Health and Social Work Services, specifically designed to foster lifelong learning within the district. Kirklees, a UNESCO Town of Learning, seeks to enhance economic, social, and community development. The award phase has been completed as of 22 July 2026, with the procurement conducted through a selective method via a dynamic purchasing system. The programme will commence on 1 September 2026 and conclude on 31 August 2029, with activities centred in Yorkshire and the Humber with a total value of £413,299.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, aligned with fostering inclusive economic growth and social well-being. Businesses specialising in adult education, skills training, and community-led initiatives would be well-suited to compete, as the programme aims to integrate learning at all stages of adult life, addressing various barriers to education. Selected suppliers include Aalfy Ltd, Skills UK Education & Training Ltd, and several others, indicating a collaborative approach to meet the diverse learning needs across the Kirklees region. This framework offers potential for long-term partnerships and engagement in a vibrant learning community.

## Notice

Further Competition from the Electronic Market Place for the Provision of Adult Education, Training, Employment & Lifelong Learning. The Council of the Borough of Kirklees (the "Council") wishes to establish a programme of services with between six (6) and ten (10) suitable Delivery Partners for Adult Learning in Kirklees. Adult Learning Kirklees is part of the Employment and Skills Service and aims to develop a culture of lifelong learning in the district. We want Kirklees to be a place where the importance of learning throughout life is deep-rooted. Kirklees is a designated UNESCO Town of Learning, reflecting the Council's commitment to lifelong learning as a central driver of inclusive economic growth, social wellbeing and community resilience. This status underscores the ambition for Kirklees to be a place where learning is embedded throughout life, accessible to all, and targeted particularly at those facing the greatest barriers. Partners will work with residents to develop high quality learning opportunities which meet needs across the different stages and spheres of adult life, which contribute to economic growth, and which promote resilience, health, confidence and increased aspiration and inclusion for all.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52b29c84-d669-4676-a29f-c329bef8e22d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £413,299 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £413,299 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KIRKLEES COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD1 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Newsome |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | AALFY; BLUE APPLE TRAINING; CROSLAND MOOR LEARNING CENTRE; INVOLVED SOCIAL IMPACT PROJECTS; PROPER JOB THEATRE; RAVENSTHORPE COMMUNITY CENTRE; SKILLS UK EDUCATION & TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2026 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52b29c84-d669-4676-a29f-c329bef8e22d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52b29c84-d669-4676-a29f-c329bef8e22d
  22nd July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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