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title: "EDC_5249_Employability Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e2d4"
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buyer: "Ebbsfleet Development Corporation"
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# EDC_5249_Employability Programme

Buyer: Ebbsfleet Development Corporation  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e2d4

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## Summary

Ebbsfleet Development Corporation is seeking a service provider for Aspire – The Skills Accelerator Programme, a targeted employability intervention designed to help local residents move into work. The requirement covers employability support, skills development, adult education and training. Delivery is in Kent. The programme sits within the public services sector and is relevant to organisations that can combine practical employment support with structured learning and progression. The buyer is Ebbsfleet Development Corporation, based in Ebbsfleet. The work is intended to support residents in the local area rather than provide general education or training unrelated to employment outcomes. Suppliers should review the technical requirements and bidding documents to understand the required programme design and delivery approach.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Bids were to be submitted electronically, with the deadline set for 25 August 2026 at 3:00pm. The contract period is 11 September 2026 to 10 September 2028. The estimated value is £66,666 excluding VAT, or £80,000 including VAT. There is one lot. The evaluation gives 40% to price, 50% to quality and 10% to social value. Price is assessed using a fixed-fee analysis. Quality is assessed across three areas, weighted at 25%, 15% and 10%. Social value comprises quantitative measures worth 4% and qualitative measures worth 6%. Participation is reserved for organisations located in Kent.

This opportunity suits employability providers, adult education organisations, training companies and community or social enterprises able to help local residents progress towards work. The procurement is specifically identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, so it may fit organisations with a focused local delivery model rather than only large national providers. Strong candidates will be able to design and deliver targeted interventions, provide relevant skills or vocational training, and support learners through practical barriers to employment. Experience of working with local residents, employers or employment services would be commercially relevant. Suppliers should also be able to evidence quality delivery, measurable social value and the operational capacity to sustain the programme throughout its required period.

## Notice

EDC wishes to appoint a supplier for the provision of a new targeted intervention employability programme to assist local residents into work: Aspire - The Skills Accelerator Programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076873-2026 |
| 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 | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2026 - 10 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,666 |
| Lots value | £66,666 |
| 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 | Ebbsfleet Development Corporation |
| Locality | EBBSFLEET |
| Postcode area | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA10 1EE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Dartford |
| Electoral ward | Ebbsfleet |
| Westminster constituency | Dartford |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2026 at 15:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076873-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076873-2026
  12th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ebbsfleetdc/aspx/Home
  https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ebbsfleetdc/aspx/Home
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-20805

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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