Adult Education
Tenders

Dearne Area Council: Assisting Employment and Skills

Description: The Dearne Area Council is looking to establish a contract with a provider to assist residents in gaining ICT qualifications and be provided with employability support. This service is to be based in the Dearne Area of the Borough.

Summary: This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in adult education, training services, and career guidance. The project's focus on ICT skills and employability support makes it ideal for businesses that can provide customised educational solutions or have expertise in facilitating career development programmes. The contract's compatibility with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) further broadens the potential for diverse business participation and collaboration.

Provision of Homes for Ukraine English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 2026-29

Description: Nottinghamshire County Council (the Council) is commissioning adult English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) provision for Ukrainian guests under the Homes for Ukraine (HFU) and Ukrainian Permission Extension (UPE) schemes. The Council is seeking a provider to deliver ESOL services to support Ukrainian guests in improving their English language skills and supporting their integration into the community. The service will be funded through HFU tariff funding and managed by the Council's HFU team. The service will deliver adult ESOL provision for Ukrainian guests aged 18+ under the HFU and UPE schemes.

Summary: This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in adult education services and language courses, particularly those experienced in ESOL provision. Organisations with expertise in community integration support and language skills enhancement are positioned well for these services. The contract encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, making it a suitable opportunity for diverse entities aiming to expand their offerings within public service domains. With an expected contract value of £478,020, this procurement aligns with strategies to bolster community-focused educational services, providing pathways for business expansion and recognition as service leaders in the adult education sector. Businesses focused on quality service delivery are likely to thrive through this initiative.

General 2025/2026 adult education further competitions

Description: Mini Competitions from the adult education framework. Multi contracts awarded under the framework

Summary: The procurement process titled "General 2025/2026 adult education further competitions" was conducted by Gloucestershire County Council, located in Gloucester, United Kingdom. It falls under the category of Adult and Other Education Services (CPV code: 80400000). The process utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure, and has already reached the award stage, with contracts awarded on 1st October 2025. The tender period concluded on 25th July 2025, and the contract period is slated from 5th October 2025 through to 31st July 2026. The procurement is focused on services in England, targeting a minimum value of GBP 262,019 and an overall value of up to GBP 399,999.

Medical Staff Training And Development - UNN Contract

Description: Medical Staff Training And Development - UNN Contract - HSP Framework 24/25

Summary: This tender creates substantial business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in adult education services at the university level, particularly for those able to provide tailored healthcare training modules. The direct award to Northumbria University due to its unique regional qualifications reflects a significant potential for similar institutions to leverage specialised offerings and collaborate on public sector training frameworks. Businesses with capabilities in educational services, particularly in healthcare, can find lucrative prospects in aligning their services to meet public authority requirements, as exemplified by this contract's specifications and demand.

Cyber Talent Pool and PhD Students

Description: Retention of apprentices and graduates after their schemes finish with the NDA for a period of up to 18 months. Sponsorhip of PhD students as part of NDA's research and development. Energus would be acting as an employer in these circumstances. Energus is a non-for-profit organisation, part of the NDA Group.

Summary: The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Cyber Talent Pool and PhD Students." This tender involves the retention of apprentices and graduates as well as the sponsorship of PhD students, contributing to the NDA's research and development efforts. The buying organisation, headquartered in Cumbria, UK, operates within the public authority central government category. The procurement was undertaken through a direct award process due to compatibility considerations, with Energus appointed as the supplier. This contract, valued at £500,000 (exclusive of VAT), commences on 1 April 2026 and concludes on 31 March 2028, with the option for a one-year extension. This procurement focuses on adult-education services at university level and has completed the award stage as of 27 March 2026.

MBA Course @ London Interdisciplinary School - 1 x 18 month placement 25/26

Description: MBA course fees at London Interdisciplinary School for UKHSA staff member to Jun 2027

Summary: The procurement process, managed by the UK Health Security Agency (acting through the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care), focused on awarding a contract for adult-education services at the university level. This procurement involves an MBA course placement at the London Interdisciplinary School for a UKHSA staff member, starting on 6 October 2025 and concluding on 30 June 2027. The contract, valued at £22,500, has been awarded and is at the award stage, having commenced on 3 October 2025. Located in London and falling under the services category, this initiative emphasises the UK Health Security Agency's commitment to advancing professional development through education.

Free Courses for Jobs (FCfJ) Construction Funding

Description: Deliver Free Courses for Jobs (Construction) Funding

Summary: This tender from the London Borough of Havering, entitled "Free Courses for Jobs (FCfJ) Construction Funding," is part of the procurement process in the adult education sector. The process has reached the award stage with the award notice published on 28th November 2025. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and covers services in adult education, classified under CPV code 80400000. Located in Romford, England, this contract runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026, offering a contract value of £65,636.

Energus Graduate Scheme Cohort 2

Description: Sponsorship of up to 40 graduates on the Energus Nuclear Graduate Programme in FY 2025-26.

Summary: The Ministry of Defence, located at MoD Abbey Wood, Bristol, awarded a contract titled "Energus Graduate Scheme Cohort 2" in the adult-education services category. This procurement involves the sponsorship of up to 40 graduates in the Energus Nuclear Graduate Programme for the fiscal year 2025-26. The procurement process was completed under the direct award method, given Energus's prior involvement with Cohort 1, thus ensuring continuity. This project falls within the services main procurement category, with a contract period from 23rd October 2025 to 30th September 2026. The contract's total gross value is approximately £5.17 million, and it was signed on 22nd October 2025.

Expression of Interest: CCDO Training Provider

Description: Reed in Partnership is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from organisations experienced in accredited construction and demolition training to support a comprehensive custodial-to-community training and employment pathway at HMP Feltham. The programme centres on equipping participants in custody with industry standard qualifications and clear routes into sustainable employment upon release. We are particularly interested in organisations that can provide robust instructional quality, structured learner monitoring, and employability-focused engagement. Experience of collaborating with prisons, MOJ-preferred training providers, or employers in the construction and demolition sector is highly advantageous. How to Respond If you believe your organisation can contribute to this work, please complete and submit your EOI by Thursday 2nd April 2026. EOI can be found here: https://forms.office.com/e/jZ3AryyB8Z. Should you have any questions, please contact partner.network@reed.com. For more information (read more...)

Summary: This procurement opportunity offers substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in adult education, vocational training, and safety training services. Organisations with experience in collaborating with prison systems or entities within the construction and demolition industry are ideally suited to apply. The procurement encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, indicating Reed in Partnership’s openness to diverse organisational sizes and types. Successfully securing this contract would enable a business to expand its network, prove its credentials in specialised training, and contribute to a transformative custodial-to-community employment pathway.

Victoria Library Mini-Hub Makerspace Operator V2

Description: Westminster City Council (WCC) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations to operate the Victoria Library Mini-Hub Makerspace as part of our Community Hubs programme.

Summary: This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in community facility operations, personal development training, and civic betterment services. Organisations with expertise in adult education, tutorial services, and event management can benefit greatly from participating in such tenders. The opportunity is particularly advantageous for SMEs and other small-scale operations capable of delivering a range of educational and community development services. With a contract value of £57,632, the project provides a platform for innovative organisations to excel in enriching local communities through the operation of a state-of-the-art makerspace facility.