---
title: "project_9929 - Adult Skills Fund (ASF) - 2027 onwards"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051a96"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2025-05-21"
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# project_9929 - Adult Skills Fund (ASF) - 2027 onwards

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051a96

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## Summary

The Department for Education is currently in the planning stage of a significant public procurement process titled "project_9929 - Adult Skills Fund (ASF) - 2027 onwards." This initiative focuses on the delivery of education and training services in several non-devolved regions across England, including areas identified by the regions UKC to UKK. This procurement is classified under the services category, with a gross value of GBP 30 million. While the final decision on whether to proceed with new contracts or adopt an alternative commissioning approach is under consideration, the existing Adult Skills Fund contracts are set to conclude by 31 July 2027. Further notice regarding this procurement is anticipated by 1 March 2026, with planned contract operations commencing on 1 August 2027 and concluding on 31 July 2028.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of adult training and education services. Organisations with capabilities in delivering large-scale, funded training programmes in multiple regions across England will find this procurement particularly suited to their expertise, especially those experienced in managing significant contracts for government bodies. Engaging in this process could lead to expansive growth, providing the opportunity to become an integral part of developing essential skills within the workforce. This contract is well-suited for businesses prepared to deliver high-quality educational services under a central government authority's guidance.

## Notice

"Final extension options for current Adult Skills Fund contracts end by 31 July 2027. The Department is contemplating whether it will procure to replace these contracts, or whether an alternative commissioning approach will be pursued. This would involve the delivery of funded adult training services across non-devolved areas of England."

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023850-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 12:08 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023850-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023850-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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