Scope
Procurement reference
CP2641-25
Procurement description
Devon County Council (DCC) seeks to implement a framework to provide Adult Skills Fund provision from high quality providers in Devon and Torbay, that is responsive to local needs, supports individuals furthest from the labour market, and contributes to the county’s strategic objectives for economic development, social inclusion, and community wellbeing for the coming academic year (2025/26). Provision must be delivery of Department for Education (DfE) approved qualifications. Contract awards will be based on the quality and reach of any proposed course provision. Contracts will be paid in arrears according to evidenced learner output milestones as this is the basis for receiving funding from the DfE.Contractors will be required to submit learner data compliant with the existing learner data framework for Learn Devon (as part of DCC) as DCC will submit ILR data to the DfE on behalf of contracted providers. Providers will be required to deliver DfE approved qualifications as follows:The first full Qualification at level 2 legal entitlement (excluding Maths, English, and ESOL) for individuals aged 19 to 23; and/or the first full Qualification at level 3 for individuals aged 19 to 23;Essential digital skills qualifications, up to and including level 1, for individuals aged 19 or over, who have digital skills assessed at below level 1; Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs Offer for learners aged 23 or younger (from these approved DfE qualifications); Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs Offer for learners aged 24 and over (from these approved DfE qualifications). Training and skills courses resulting in DfE approved qualifications must be focused on the sectors below: Health and Social Care Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (including Green Technologies) Education Hospitality Transport and Storage Information and Communication Finance and Insurance Professional, Scientific, and Technical Digital (including Essential Digital Skills)
Delivery regions
- UKK43 - Devon CC
- UKK42 - Torbay
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
1115391 GBP to 1115391GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
21 August 2025, 00:00AM to 31 July 2026, 23:59PM
Is a framework being established?
Yes
Lots
Divided into 5 lots
ASF in Exeter, East Devon, and Mid-Devon
Lot number: 1 Description
Provision of ASF Courses in Exeter, East Devon, and Mid-Devon
CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
Lot value (estimated)
249368 GBP Excluding VAT
299242 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
21 August 2025, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 July 2026, 23:59PM
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Bidders are able to bid for all Lots they are eligible for. Each Lot will be awarded based on the award criteria set out in the ITT.
Due to DfE requirements, providers are unable to bid exclusively for Lot 5 (Free Courses for Jobs) if they don’t have an existing ASF provision. If they wish to bid for Lot 5, they must also bid in at least 1 of the other lots (Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3, and Lot 4) or evidence that they have existing ASF provision for 2025-2026.
Participation
Conditions of participation
refer to ITT
Conditions of participation
refer to ITT
Award criteria
Weighting description
Award will be Quality only
Project management 24%
Quality Assurance 15%
Learner Engagement 18%
Curriculum 35%
Social Value 8%
Type: quality
Name
Quality
ASF in Torridge and North Devon
Lot number: 2 Description
Provision of ASF Courses in Torridge and North Devon
CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
Lot value (estimated)
249368 GBP Excluding VAT
299241 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
21 August 2025, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 August 2026, 23:59PM
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Bidders are able to bid for all Lots they are eligible for. Each Lot will be awarded based on the award criteria set out in the ITT.
Due to DfE requirements, providers are unable to bid exclusively for Lot 5 (Free Courses for Jobs) if they don’t have an existing ASF provision. If they wish to bid for Lot 5, they must also bid in at least 1 of the other lots (Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3, and Lot 4) or evidence that they have existing ASF provision for 2025-2026.
Award criteria
Weighting description
Award will be Quality only
Project management 24%
Quality Assurance 15%
Learner Engagement 18%
Curriculum 35%
Social Value 8%
Type: quality
Name
Quality
ASF Teignbridge, South Hams, and West Devon
Lot number: 3 Description
Provision of ASF Courses in Teignbridge, South Hams, and West Devon
CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
Lot value (estimated)
249368 GBP Excluding VAT
299241 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
21 August 2025, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 July 2026, 23:59PM
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Bidders are able to bid for all Lots they are eligible for. Each Lot will be awarded based on the award criteria set out in the ITT.
Due to DfE requirements, providers are unable to bid exclusively for Lot 5 (Free Courses for Jobs) if they don’t have an existing ASF provision. If they wish to bid for Lot 5, they must also bid in at least 1 of the other lots (Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3, and Lot 4) or evidence that they have existing ASF provision for 2025-2026.
Award criteria
Weighting description
Award will be Quality only
Project management 24%
Quality Assurance 15%
Learner Engagement 18%
Curriculum 35%
Social Value 8%
Type: quality
Name
Quality
ASF in Torbay
Lot number: 4 Description
Provision of ASF Courses in Torbay
CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
Lot value (estimated)
134541 GBP Excluding VAT
161449 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
21 August 2025, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 July 2026, 23:59PM
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Bidders are able to bid for all Lots they are eligible for. Each Lot will be awarded based on the award criteria set out in the ITT.
Due to DfE requirements, providers are unable to bid exclusively for Lot 5 (Free Courses for Jobs) if they don’t have an existing ASF provision. If they wish to bid for Lot 5, they must also bid in at least 1 of the other lots (Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3, and Lot 4) or evidence that they have existing ASF provision for 2025-2026.
Award criteria
Weighting description
Award will be Quality only
Project management 24%
Quality Assurance 15%
Learner Engagement 18%
Curriculum 35%
Social Value 8%
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Free Courses for Jobs with 2 Sublots
Lot number: 5 Description
Free Courses for Jobs with 2 Sublots a) Devon b) Torbay
CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
Lot value (estimated)
232746 GBP Excluding VAT
279295 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
21 August 2025, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 July 2026, 23:59PM
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Bidders are able to bid for all Lots they are eligible for. Each Lot will be awarded based on the award criteria set out in the ITT.
Due to DfE requirements, providers are unable to bid exclusively for Lot 5 (Free Courses for Jobs) if they don’t have an existing ASF provision. If they wish to bid for Lot 5, they must also bid in at least 1 of the other lots (Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3, and Lot 4) or evidence that they have existing ASF provision for 2025-2026.
Award criteria
Weighting description
Award will be Quality only
Project management 24%
Quality Assurance 15%
Learner Engagement 18%
Curriculum 35%
Social Value 8%
Type: quality
Name
quality