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title: "SUPPLY OF SHORT COURSES THAT ARE FUNDED THROUGH ADULT SKILLS FUND TO LEARNERS WITH DEVON AND TORBAY RESIDENTIAL POSTCODES."
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published: "2025-04-14"
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# SUPPLY OF SHORT COURSES THAT ARE FUNDED THROUGH ADULT SKILLS FUND TO LEARNERS WITH DEVON AND TORBAY RESIDENTIAL POSTCODES.

Buyer: PETROC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cea8f2d7-b2f0-438f-980b-19b81a180d6e

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## Summary

Petroc, a buying organisation, initiated an open procurement process for the supply of short courses funded through the adult skills fund, targeted at learners with Devon and Torbay residential postcodes. This contract is classified under the education and training services category and is set to operate in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The relevant procurement stages include the Tender stage, which concluded on 19 February 2025, followed by the Award stage on 1 April 2025, with the contract starting from 1 March 2025 and ending on 31 May 2025, with a possible extension until 31 July 2025. The total contract value amounts to £250,000, with specific awards amounting to £141,664 and £84,000 respectively for the suppliers Learning Curve Group Limited and Skills Network.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for suppliers specialising in educational and training services. Businesses such as SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to compete, given their suitability outlined in the procurement details. The open procedure procurement method ensures fair competition and allows diverse businesses to propose innovative and effective solutions tailored to the training needs of learners in Devon and Torbay. Contractors in this region have the potential to expand their market footprint and contribute to skill development, thereby enhancing their portfolio and driving business growth.

## Notice

Petroc have an urgent requirement and are seeking suppliers of training services for the supply of short courses that are funded through adult skills fund to learners with Devon and Torbay residential postcodes. The supply period is from March 1st 2025 to May 31st 2025 with an option for this to be extended to July 31st 2025. Interested parties are invited to provide a proposal against the colleges request for quote documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc1f047f-6ae8-47e3-8c01-aa0ec4f0cd8a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,664 |
| 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 | PETROC |
| Locality | BARNSTAPLE |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX31 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | North Devon |
| Electoral ward | Roundswell |
| Westminster constituency | North Devon |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | LEARNING CURVE GROUP; SKILLS NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2025 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc1f047f-6ae8-47e3-8c01-aa0ec4f0cd8a
- 6 Feb 2025 at 09:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50c67d26-1470-4489-a242-7293c43e74e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc1f047f-6ae8-47e3-8c01-aa0ec4f0cd8a
  14th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50c67d26-1470-4489-a242-7293c43e74e2
  6th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/57264a4e-aeba-4176-8dec-40fad7e684b2
  Request for quotation document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c8bdd07f-ae4f-41cd-8662-6cc10d892a4a
  Pricing document
- https://www.petroc.ac.uk/about-the-college/statutory-documentation/subcontracted-provision/
  Policy document

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