---
title: "Adult Skills Training Delivery Partner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a662"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-27"
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# Adult Skills Training Delivery Partner

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a662

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a partner to deliver adult skills training to residents of Northumberland. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is categorized under adult and other education services. The tender, with an ID of NCC1887, is valued at £200,000 and operates under an open competition method, suitable for services below the threshold. Located in the UKC21 region of the United Kingdom, interested parties can submit their proposals electronically by 24th June 2026. The resulting contract is expected to commence on 15th July 2026 and last until 15th July 2027, with potential for a one-year renewal at the council's discretion.

This tender offers significant business opportunities for organisations specialising in adult education, particularly those with experience in partnering with local authorities to expand educational services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to apply due to favourable suitability criteria. The tender promises potential for business growth by enhancing the provider's portfolio and expanding networks within the public sector. Interested businesses could leverage this contract to showcase expertise and secure further funding for educational projects in the future.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority wishes to partner with a suitably qualified and experienced organisation to deliver adult education and skills training to residents of Northumberland. The successful provider will also be required to assist with the funding application.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contracting authority has the sole option to extend the contract by a further period of 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049714-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2026 - 15 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC21 Northumberland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 12:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049714-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049714-2026
  27th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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