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title: "Adult Skills and Learning DPS - RM6348"
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# Adult Skills and Learning DPS - RM6348

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dcbb2720-1a78-4147-bd1f-3d6e7ba07784

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## Summary

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority has concluded the procurement process titled "Adult Skills and Learning DPS - RM6348" under the education and training services sector. This extensive contract, valued at £2,107,140, involves multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and East Midlands, among others. The procurement stage has reached the award phase as of 9th July 2025, and it encompasses a contract period from 1st August 2025 to 31st October 2028. The procurement method used was distinguished as "Other," and the process was guided by an emphasis on transparency and fairness according to Public Contract Regulations 2015 and subsequent amendments. This contract is particularly relevant to SMEs, aligning with the Authority's commitment to fostering local industry engagement.

This tender process presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education services sector aiming to grow through public contracts. As the contract allows for single or multiple awards, both established education providers and emerging small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could benefit from the decentralised funding model. The collaboration with entities such as Back 2 Work Complete Training, Steadfast Training Ltd, and Think Employment Ltd indicates a predisposition towards working with specialised training organisations that can deliver adult skills services effectively. Businesses with robust service delivery capabilities in the specified UK regions stand to gain substantially from engaging with this extended contractual opportunity.

## Notice

This contract is being procured for use by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (Authority); a body governed by Public Law. As such, they are subject to Local Government Act 1999 and an obligation to achieve Best Value, and the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCRs2015) and as amended 2020, to procure all contracts by applying a transparent and fair process. The Authority seeks to award single or multiple contracts for the service delivery of Adult Skills provision, funded by the Adult Skills Fund. Contracts will be for a delivery period of three years from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028 plus a three-month closure period to 31st October 2028. Annual funding, over the three years, will be dependent on the Authority receiving the anticipated devolved funding from the Department for Education.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3831d91-b5f1-4641-8a63-30b9eeec8cb6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,107,140 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,107,140 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE29 3TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | Huntingdon North |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BACK 2 WORK COMPLETE TRAINING; STEADFAST TRAINING; THINK EMPLOYMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2025 at 18:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3831d91-b5f1-4641-8a63-30b9eeec8cb6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3831d91-b5f1-4641-8a63-30b9eeec8cb6
  30th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk

## Provenance

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