---
title: "Adult Skills Fund"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045a98"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045a98.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-13"
---

# Adult Skills Fund

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045a98

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council has initiated a procurement process for the "Adult Skills Fund", classified under "Education and training services" and falling under the services category within the industry. The procurement pertains to the appointment of sub-contracted training providers to deliver these educational services. The location for this project is Sunderland, UKC23 region. The tender process, conducted through an open procedure, commenced formally on 20th May 2024 with a tender deadline of 17th June 2024 at 12:00 PM. Key dates include the contract award announcement on 13th August 2024 and the contract signing on 11th July 2024, with the contract valued at approximately £1,360,586 GBP.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the education and training sector to expand their offerings and client base through collaboration with a regional authority. Considering the focus on quality and social value in the award criteria, businesses that emphasise high-quality educational services and community impact are particularly well-suited to thrive in this procurement process. The procurement method employed encourages competitive participation, creating a conducive environment for SMEs and larger training providers alike. Engaging in this tender could lead to significant business growth and development within the scope of public training and education services.

## Notice

Adult Skills Fund

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025628-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,360,586 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 15 |
| Supplier names | BRIGHTSPARKS; EDEN TRAINING ACADEMY; ENTERPRISE MADE SIMPLE; FOUNDATION OF LIGHT; KEY SUBJECT TUITION; LOKMAN TRAINING; PENSHAW VIEW TRAINING; SPORTSCAPE; STAFF POWER TRAINING; THREE 13 TRAINING AND ENTERPRISE; TRADE TECHS NORTHERN; TRAINING IN CARE; TRIAGE CENTRAL; UPLIFT ASSOCIATES; WINNOVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2024 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025628-2024
- 20 May 2024 at 06:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015779-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/
- https://www.nepo.org/support-for-suppliers/portal

## Provenance

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