---
title: "Accredited Learning"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c852"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c852.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-10"
---

# Accredited Learning

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c852

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## Summary

The Cheshire East Borough Council is undertaking a procurement process for "Accredited Learning" services, targeting adult education and upskilling to support employment outcomes. Based in Crewe, the council is inviting tenders through an open competition method for services categorised under Adult and Other Education Services. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 24th July 2026, with the tender submission period closing at 12:00 PM. This opportunity falls under the 'services' procurement category, operating under a light-touch regime, with a contract period starting from 24th August 2026 to 31st July 2027. Potential bidders can access tender documentation by expressing interest in opportunity ID: DN821268 on the Chest portal.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those focusing on adult education and skills development. Companies with capabilities in delivering accredited learning programmes and those seeking to expand their portfolio in collaboration with public sector bodies would be well-poised to compete. The procurement process favours businesses, including SMEs, with a strong qualitative offering in educational services. Enterprises that can demonstrate high-quality outcomes and innovative learning solutions, with an emphasis on improving employment prospects, stand a good chance of securing this contract and expanding their presence within the educational sector.

## Notice

Cheshire East Council wishes to commission learning provision which is primarily aimed at learners: - Seeking employment outcomes - On the route to gaining employment - Gaining skills and qualifications to empower learners in becoming employed

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065073-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CREWE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW1 2JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Crewe Central |
| Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich |
| Delivery location | TLD62 Cheshire East |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 10:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065073-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065073-2026
  10th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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