Location: Darlington•Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Stage: Tender
Date: 20th January 2026 (3 weeks ago)
Value: £10M-£100M Source: Find A Tender Service
Description: Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA)(the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, is inviting tenders for the provision of Adult Skills Fund 2026-27, 2027-28 and 2028-29 to: *Deliver Adult Skills Programmes to Tees Valley residents aged 19+ that are aligned to regional skills priorities, including but not limited to green industries, manufacturing, logistics, construction, digital, health and social care, and emerging and everyday sectors. *Offer creative and innovative approaches that improve engagement, retention, and progression--this may include blended learning, employer-led models, flexible delivery, or community-based outreach. *Work collaboratively with employers, referral partners, and community organisations to ensure strong pipelines and clear progression routes. *Ensure all learning is of consistently high quality, with qualified staff, well-designed curricula, and strong learner support. *Provide timely and accurate data (read more...)
Summary: The Tees Valley Combined Authority is actively seeking tenders for the Adult Skills Fund for the academic years 2026-27 to 2028-29. This procurement process, listed under the higher threshold, involves an open competitive flexible procedure and targets services within the education and training sector. The focus is on delivering adult skills programmes that align with regional priorities, particularly within green industries, logistics, digital, and health sectors. Located in Darlington, UK, the procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with the deadline for tender submissions set for 16 February 2026. Organisations are expected to demonstrate quality, capacity, social value, and economic and technical capabilities in their proposals. The total contract value is projected at £21,000,000, extendable to £25,200,000.
Tender deadline: 16th February 2026
7 days remaining