Scope
Procurement reference
OPEN2026585
Procurement description
Commissioning of skills provision from the integrated settlement under 3 strands of delivery
Skills Foundation Strand: Focuses on building essential skills and confidence for individuals facing employment barriers to prepare them for progression.
Skills Activation Strand: Targets technical and sector-specific skills at Levels 2 and 3 to accelerate study, apprenticeships, and skilled employment opportunities.
Skills for Work Strand: Aligns with employer demand to address skill shortages and supports career progression through employer partnerships.
This contract is for the Skills Foundation contract under the Single Integrated Settlement Skills Programme.
The Skills Foundation strand of the Adult Skills Programme has been developed to address the persistent challenges faced by residents with the lowest skill levels. It provides accessible, confidence‑building learning that enables adults to develop essential literacy, numeracy, digital and wider employability capabilities, helping them move closer to work or further study.
Is a framework being established?
Yes
Is this an open framework scheme?
Yes
Contract
OPEN2026585 Adult Skills Programme - Skills Foundation
ID: 1
Status: Pending
Related lots
1
Date the contract will be signed (estimated)
19 August 2026, 23:59PM
Can this contract be extended?: Yes
Value
1000000 GBP Excluding VAT
1000000 GBP Including VAT
CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
Delivery regions
- UKC14 - Durham CC
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
19 August 2026, 00:00AM to 01 August 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 01 August 2029
Suppliers
- GB-UKPRN-10004599
- GB-COH-10032760
- GB-COH-03939817
OPEN2026584 Adult Skills Programme - Skills for Work (Tech, Digital and AI)
ID: 2
Status: Pending
Related lots
1
Date the contract will be signed (estimated)
19 August 2026, 23:59PM
Can this contract be extended?: Yes
Value
1500000 GBP Excluding VAT
1500000 GBP Including VAT
CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
Delivery regions
- UKC14 - Durham CC
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
19 August 2026, 00:00AM to 01 August 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 01 August 2029
Suppliers
- GB-UKPRN-10002638
- GB-COH-04179244
OPEN2026583 Adult Skills Programme - Skills for Work (Level 2 Construction and the Built Environment)
ID: 3
Status: Pending
Related lots
1
Date the contract will be signed (estimated)
19 August 2026, 23:59PM
Can this contract be extended?: Yes
Value
750000 GBP Excluding VAT
750000 GBP Including VAT
CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
Delivery regions
- UKC14 - Durham CC
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
19 August 2026, 00:00AM to 01 August 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 01 August 2029
Suppliers
- GB-COH-14001063
- GB-COH-04170619
- GB-UKPRN-10002638
- GB-CHC-XR6326
OPEN2026582 Adult Skills Programme - Skills for Work (Green Jobs)
ID: 4
Status: Pending
Related lots
1
Date the contract will be signed (estimated)
19 August 2026, 23:59PM
Can this contract be extended?: Yes
Value
2500000 GBP Excluding VAT
2500000 GBP Including VAT
CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
Delivery regions
- UKC14 - Durham CC
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
19 August 2026, 00:00AM to 01 August 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 01 August 2029
Suppliers
- GB-UKPRN-10002638
- GB-CHC-XR6326
OPEN2026580 Adult Skills Programme - Skills for Work (Advanced Manufacturing including Electric Vehicles)
ID: 5
Status: Pending
Related lots
1
Date the contract will be signed (estimated)
19 August 2026, 23:59PM
Can this contract be extended?: Yes
Value
1500000 GBP Excluding VAT
1500000 GBP Including VAT
CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
Delivery regions
- UKC14 - Durham CC
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
19 August 2026, 00:00AM to 01 August 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 01 August 2029
Suppliers
- GB-COH-04317514
- GB-COH-06931626
- GB-UKPRN-10002638
OPEN2026578 Adult Skills Programme - Skills Activation (Visitor Economy)
ID: 6
Status: Pending
Related lots
1
Date the contract will be signed (estimated)
19 August 2026, 23:59PM
Can this contract be extended?: Yes
Value
1500000 GBP Excluding VAT
1500000 GBP Including VAT
CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
19 August 2026, 00:00AM to 01 August 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 01 August 2029
Suppliers
- GB-COH-09001260
- GB-COH-08733481
- GB-COH-07870362
OPEN2026577 Adult Skills Programme - Skills Activation (Sector Focussed)
ID: 7
Status: Pending
Related lots
1
Date the contract will be signed (estimated)
19 August 2026, 23:59PM
Can this contract be extended?: Yes
Value
6000000 GBP Excluding VAT
6000000 GBP Including VAT
CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
Delivery regions
- UKC14 - Durham CC
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
19 August 2026, 00:00AM to 01 August 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 01 August 2029
Suppliers
- GB-COH-06931626
- GB-COH-04170619
- GB-COH-08035910
- GB-COH-06768623
- GB-COH-07703720
- GB-COH-08733481
- GB-COH-09001260
- GB-COH-06862920
- GB-COH-04692462
OPEN2026572 Adult Skills Programme - Skills Activation (Child Development and Wellbeing and Health & Social Care)
ID: 8
Status: Pending
Related lots
1
Date the contract will be signed (estimated)
19 August 2026, 23:59PM
Can this contract be extended?: Yes
Value
2500000 GBP Excluding VAT
2500000 GBP Including VAT
CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
Delivery regions
- UKC14 - Durham CC
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
19 August 2026, 00:00AM to 01 August 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 01 August 2029
Suppliers
- GB-COH-04109488
- GB-COH-06862920
- GB-COH-04170619
- GB-COH-05233487
- GB-COH-04028859