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title: "Level Two Functional Skills Training and Assessment for Apprentices - Sub-contracted provider for Functional Skills in English & Maths"
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# Level Two Functional Skills Training and Assessment for Apprentices - Sub-contracted provider for Functional Skills in English & Maths

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05081b

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## Summary

The University of Chichester has completed its procurement process to appoint a provider for delivering Level Two Functional Skills Training and Assessment for Apprentices in English and Maths. Classified under education and training services, this procurement involved an open competition process, considered to be below threshold. The process culminated in an award on 11th November 2025, and the programme commenced on 8th September 2025. Located in Chichester, UK, the University sought expertise to enhance its apprenticeship programme by outsourcing vital skills training. The procurement, valued at £40,000 GBP, is aligned with the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023 and emphasizes delivery through online sessions and a virtual learning environment. The awarded contract should enable apprentices to achieve their Level 2 qualifications within one academic year.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, especially those with capabilities in delivering functional skills and digital learning environments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit substantially from engaging in such tenders, notably if they possess specialised expertise in entry-level to Level 2 educational programmes. Since the University does not provide these specific skills training in-house, subcontractors like Functional Skills UK Limited, who have already secured this contract, can further prove their mettle in similar open competitions across the educational sector. With renewals possible based on performance, successful bidders can look forward to potentially extending their engagement with the university, thereby fostering long-term business growth.

## Notice

The University of Chichester is seeking to appoint an experienced provider of functional skills as part of the apprenticeships provision. As outlined in the Department of Education Funding Rules, apprentices who are aged up to 18 at the start of their practical period must be able to evidence a pass of a level two qualification in English and Maths (equivalent to grade C/4 or above). This qualification is then part of the mandatory requirements for end point assessment. Apprentices who are aged 19+ at the start of their apprenticeship now no longer have to evidence a pass of a level two qualification in English and Maths (equivalent to grade C/4 or above) for their End Point Assessment but can opt to do so as part of their studies. The University of Chichester does not have its own level two English and Maths provision for apprentices, and therefore the tender facilitates this requirement. Requirements include: - Initial diagnostic testing. - Deliver programme of learning to enable apprentices to undertake assessment for level 2 functional skills in English and Maths. - Deliver functional skills programs at Entry Level or Level 1, to enable apprentices to develop and grow key skills to then undertake Level 2 functional skills program in English and/or Maths. - To provide full assessment services to deliver examinations for Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths. - To provide online sessions for apprentices to engage with the program of study. - To provide an online resource/virtual learning environment for the apprentices to develop their skills and confidence in English and Maths, alongside the online taught programs. - The individual cost for apprentices to undertake Functional Skills taught delivery and assessment will be accessible funds outlined by the Department of Education Funding Rules, and drawn down by the University of Chichester from the ILR, so contract costs will not be expected to exceed this. - The program is to start from September 2025. - The program should aim to enable apprentices to complete Level 2 functional skills in English and Maths within one academic year. Full details of our requirements are available in the tender documents.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option for the University to extend for a period of up to 24 months, subject to contract performance and agreement by both parties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072912-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 6PE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester North |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex, TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUNCTIONAL SKILLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2025 at 15:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072912-2025
- 23 Jun 2025 at 08:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034250-2025
- 28 Apr 2025 at 09:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017215-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072912-2025
  11th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034250-2025
  23rd June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017215-2025
  28th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-841
  This document describes the requirement and provides a standard format for responses. All details for contacting the university and for submission are contained within this document. The document and any subsequently published Q&A will be available at https://help.chi.ac.uk/tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.functionalskillsuk.co.uk
- https://help.chi.ac.uk/tenders
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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