---
title: "Suffolk Adult Learning Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069991"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069991.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-15"
---

# Suffolk Adult Learning Service

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069991

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Suffolk Adult Learning Service." This service falls under the education and training industry category and is directed towards delivering adult education services across the UKH14 region in the United Kingdom. The Council is seeking a contractor with proven experience to provide these services from 1st August 2027 to 31st July 2028, with a possible extension of up to 12 months. The project's planned status was published on 15th May 2026, with a future notice date set for 1st October 2026. The procurement method involves a tender initiation, and the contract period is linked to the funding received from the Department for Work & Pensions for the Adult Skills Fund, following DWP Funding Rules.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in education and training services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). With a gross value of approximately £5.5 million, the contract presents a lucrative potential for revenue growth and long-term partnership with a substantial public authority like Suffolk County Council. Businesses able to deliver quality adult learning services aligned with the specified funding rules would find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their service portfolio and regional presence.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council intends to appoint a contractor(s) with relevant experience and proven track records to deliver the Adult Learning Service (19+) contract for the period 1st August 2027 to 31st July 2028, with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months, subject to funding. Contracts will be for the delivery of learning against the funding SCC receives from the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) for the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) for learners aged 19+. Delivery must meet the regulations outlined in the DWP Funding Rules.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044718-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,570,780 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 05:54 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044718-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044718-2026
  15th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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