---
title: "Adult Skills Fund"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069ed0"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069ed0.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-21"
---

# Adult Skills Fund

Buyer: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069ed0

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## Summary

The Surrey County Council, a public authority representing sub-central government, is initiating the planning stage of a tender process for the "Adult Skills Fund" project. This procurement process aims to support adult learners in Surrey with skills development opportunities that contribute to employment and personal growth. The anticipated allocation for the academic year 2026/27 is approximately £12 million, with funds expected to be received by May or June 2026. The project falls under the "Adult and other education services" category and will be delivered across regions UKJ25 and UKJ26 in the United Kingdom. The official tender notice is expected to be published by 1st June 2026, and the contract period is planned to start on 1st September 2026 and conclude by 31st August 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in adult education services to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Providers of educational curricula, vocational training, and employment readiness programs will find this project particularly relevant. The extensive reach projected by the Adult Skills Fund highlights the potential for collaboration among education service providers and the council to deliver impactful learning outcomes for adults in the community. The procurement planning indicates a potential engagement with nearly 193 organisations, illustrating opportunities for competitive positioning and increased market share for those in the adult education industry.

## Notice

As per the County Deal, the Adult Skills Fund is being devolved from the DfE to SCC in advance of the 2026/27 academic year. The Adult Skills Fund is designed to support adult learners in gaining the skills they need for meaningful employment and personal development. Final allocation for 26/27 yet TBC - expected to be cPS12m and will be received May/June 26. In 2023/24 (the most recent full year of data), there were 28,848 enrolments to ASF-funded provision in Surrey, with 193 organisations offering ASF provision.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046933-2026 |
| 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 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | REIGATE |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH2 8EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey |
| Local authority | Reigate and Banstead |
| Electoral ward | South Park & Woodhatch |
| Westminster constituency | Reigate |
| Delivery location | TLJ25 West Surrey, TLJ26 East Surrey |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 10:30 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046933-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046933-2026
  21st May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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