---
title: "Skills Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a349"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a349.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-07-27"
---

# Skills Framework

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a349

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority is currently conducting a procurement process for a "Skills Framework" aimed at enhancing education and training services in the Tees Valley region. The framework is projected to be valued at approximately £160 million over four years and is classified under the main procurement category of services. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with the deadline for submission now extended to 17:00 on 10 May 2021. Interested bidders must register on the NEPO portal to participate. This framework will facilitate engagement with experienced training providers to align skills training with local employer needs.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with experience in workforce development and skills training. Providers that can demonstrate high-quality service and an understanding of employer needs in the Tees Valley will be well-placed to compete. The establishment of this framework not only promises substantial contracts but also reinforces the importance of skills development in the local economy, making it a pivotal opportunity for growth in this sector.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority Group wishes to establish a Skills Framework that will enable the Combined Authority to engage with high quality and experienced providers to deliver high quality skills training provision, that is aligned to employer skills need, to those who are resident within Tees Valley. It is anticipated that the total value of the framework over the next 4 years will be circa PS160m This tender process will also include the first call-off from the contract and the call-off details can be found along with all the other tender documents at the following link. Please Note: Due to time constraints the deadline for becoming part of the framework and the first call-off contract are both 12 Noon 7 May 2021. TVCA utilising the NEPO portal to conduct this tender process, potential bidders will need to be registered on the NEPO portal at www.nepoportal.org. where you will be able to express and interest and access the tender documents. Any clarification questions regarding the Framework or the process should be submitted via the NEPO e-tender system portal. Any questions submitted outside the portal will not be responded to

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007128-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000,000 |
| Lots value | £16,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | STOCKTON-ON-TEES |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS17 6QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2021 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007128-2021
- 6 May 2021 at 12:10 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009838-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nepoportal.org
- https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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