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title: "TVCA-PROC-0745 Adult Skills Fund 2026-27, 2027-28 and 2028-29"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060a4f"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-28"
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# TVCA-PROC-0745 Adult Skills Fund 2026-27, 2027-28 and 2028-29

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060a4f

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority initiated a tender process for the "TVCA-PROC-0745 Adult Skills Fund 2026-27, 2027-28 and 2028-29," classified under Education and training services, located in Darlington, United Kingdom. With an industry focus on education, the open procurement process commenced on 20th January 2026 and was set to conclude on 16th February 2026. However, due to a material change in circumstances, the procurement was cancelled on 28th May 2026. The tender aimed to support Adult Skills Programmes aligned with regional priorities across various sectors like green industries, manufacturing, and digital services, employing a competitive flexible procedure over three stages.

This tender presented a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in education and training, especially those specialising in adult education and aligned with regional development initiatives. Companies with innovative approaches to learning and strong collaborative abilities with employers and community organisations were well-positioned to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were particularly encouraged to participate, given the project's strategic importance and requirement for high-quality, innovative service delivery. Although the initial tender was withdrawn, potential reissuing could redefine market opportunities for prepared stakeholders.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA)(the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, is inviting tenders for the provision of Adult Skills Fund 2026-27, 2027-28 and 2028-29 to: *Deliver Adult Skills Programmes to Tees Valley residents aged 19+ that are aligned to regional skills priorities, including but not limited to green industries, manufacturing, logistics, construction, digital, health and social care, and emerging and everyday sectors. *Offer creative and innovative approaches that improve engagement, retention, and progression--this may include blended learning, employer-led models, flexible delivery, or community-based outreach. *Work collaboratively with employers, referral partners, and community organisations to ensure strong pipelines and clear progression routes. *Ensure all learning is of consistently high quality, with qualified staff, well-designed curricula, and strong learner support. *Provide timely and accurate data returns and comply with all funding and audit requirements. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Darlington:-Education-and-training-services./233Y4Y7WP2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/233Y4Y7WP2 If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Education-and-training-services./233Y4Y7WP2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/233Y4Y7WP2

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Any option to extend of up to one year may include but not limited to review of existing Delivery Plan from Year 1-3, including provision, learner numbers, priority sector areas, funding values, review of Social Value from Year 1-3.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050321-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,000,000 |
| Lots value | £21,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL2 1NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Sadberge & Middleton St George |
| Westminster constituency | Stockton West |
| Delivery location | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 12:33 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050321-2026
- 20 Jan 2026 at 16:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004972-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050321-2026
  28th May 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004972-2026
  20th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/233Y4Y7WP2
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Darlington:-Education-and-training-services./233Y4Y7WP2
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Education-and-training-services./233Y4Y7WP2
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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