--- title: "Adult Skills Fund Delivery 2026-29" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d5de" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d5de" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d5de.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d5de.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-28" --- # Adult Skills Fund Delivery 2026-29 Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d5de [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d5de) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d5de.json) ## Summary Herefordshire Council is currently in the tender stage for the "Adult Skills Fund Delivery 2026-29" project, aiming to appoint up to four service providers. This project focuses on providing adult skills learning opportunities in Herefordshire, aligned with the council's priorities and includes four lots: Functional Skills English, Functional Skills Maths, Skills for Life ESOL, and other skills such as parenting and employability. The tender, categorised under education and training services, has an estimated gross value of £408,877 and follows an open procurement method. The relevant key dates are the enquiry period ending on 18th August 2026 and submission deadline on 25th August 2026. Services are to be delivered in Herefordshire, within the UKG11 region. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on educational services, particularly those with experience in adult education and skills development. SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) should find this procurement particularly accessible, as the lots accommodate these provider types. The provision also includes potential contract extensions subject to performance, allowing for long-term engagement. The evaluation criteria prioritise quality and social value, making it essential for businesses to demonstrate these attributes in their submissions. This tender is ideal for businesses ready to expand their portfolio in the public education sector and capable of adapting to the needs of the community within Herefordshire. ## Notice Herefordshire Council is seeking to appoint up to 4 service providers for the engagement with learners and delivery of Adult Skills Fund learning opportunities within Herefordshire, in line with the council's priorities and priority groups. This contract is divided into 4 lots: - Functional Skills English - Functional Skills Maths - Skills for Life ESOL - Other ### Lot Information Functional Skills English Delivery of Functional Skills English programmes. Renewal: Up to 2 optional extensions of up to 12 months each, subject to funding and supplier performance. Functional Skills Mathematics Delivery of Functional Skills Mathematics programme. Renewal: Up to 2 optional extensions of up to 12 months each, subject to funding and supplier performance. Skills for Life ESOL Delivery of Skills for Life ESOL programme Renewal: Up to 2 optional extensions of up to 12 months each, subject to funding and supplier performance. Other Tenderers may propose to deliver any valid, accredited aims, from the following list, where a clear need can be evidenced: Parenting skills ICT Employability Skills Renewal: Up to 2 optional extensions of up to 12 months each, subject to funding and supplier performance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071467-2026 | | 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 | 28 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £340,731 | | Lots value | £340,731 | | 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 | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | HEREFORD | | Post town | Hereford | | Postcode | HR4 0LE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of | | Local authority | Herefordshire, County of | | Electoral ward | Widemarsh | | Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire | | Delivery location | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 28 Jul 2026 at 17:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071467-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071467-2026 28th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Herefordshire Council has published this contract opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal if you are not already registered with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To register with Procontract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d5de. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d5de.json.