Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-055047
- Published by:
- Devon County Council
- Authority ID:
- AA0023
- Publication date:
- 05 September 2025
- Deadline date:
- -
- Notice type:
- UK6
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
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)
Full notice text
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)
Is a framework being established?
Yes
Contracting authority
Devon County Council
Identification register:
Address 1: County Hall, Topsham Road,
Town/City: Exeter,
Postcode: EX2 4QD
Country: United Kingdom
Website: https://www.devon.gov.uk
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJRC-4623-RJBH
NUTS code: UKK43
Contact name: Mr Symon Doliczny
Email: procurement-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
Telephone: +441392381027
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Supplier
PGL TRAINING (PLUMBING) LIMITED
EAT THAT FROG C.I.C.
Identification register:
Address 1: Moorgate House
Town/City: Newton Abbot
Postcode: TQ12 2LG
Country: United Kingdom
Website: https://eatthatfrog.ac.uk/
Companies House: 07483316
NUTS code: UKK43
Email: hannah.rendle@eatthatfrog.ac.uk
Type:
- Large
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
DYNAMO HEALTHCARE TRAINING LTD
WHITEHEAD-ROSS EDUCATION AND CONSULTING LIMITED
IUNGO SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Identification register:
Address 1: West Bute House, 33-35 West Bute Street
Town/City: Cardiff
Postcode: CF10 5LH
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://iungo.solutions
Companies House: 12416667
NUTS code: UKL22
Email: finance@iungo.solutions
Type:
JBC SKILLS TRAINING LIMITED
Identification register:
Address 1: Stoneleigh House 66-70 Earlsdon Street
Town/City: Coventry
Postcode: CV5 6EJ
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.jbctraining.co.uk
Companies House: 05801956
NUTS code: UKG33
Email: bids@jbcmail.com
Type:
Cultiv8 Ltd
Identification register:
Address 1: TURNPIKE HOUSE 18 BRIDGE STREET
Town/City: Frome
Postcode: BA11 1BB
Country: United Kingdom
Companies House: 07859313
NUTS code: UKK23
Email: Lucy.anderson@cultiv8.uk
Type:
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Is this procurement under a special regime?
Light touch
Contract
1
Status: Pending
Related lots
1
Date the contract will be signed (estimated)
04 September 2025, 23:59PM Value
299241.97 GBP Including VAT
CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
05 September 2025, 00:00AM to 31 July 2026, 23:59PM
Suppliers
- GB-COH-05114567
- GB-COH-04109488
- GB-COH-07483316
- GB-COH-08472045
- GB-COH-08035712
- GB-COH-12416667
2
Status: Pending
Related lots
2
Date the contract will be signed (estimated)
04 September 2025, 23:59PM Value
299241.97 GBP Including VAT
CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
05 September 2025, 00:00AM to 31 July 2026, 23:59PM
Suppliers
- GB-COH-05114567
- GB-COH-12416667
- GB-COH-08035712
3
Status: Pending
Related lots
3
Date the contract will be signed (estimated)
04 September 2025, 23:59PM Value
299242 GBP Including VAT
CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
05 September 2025, 00:00AM to 31 July 2026, 23:59PM
Suppliers
- GB-COH-05114567
- GB-COH-05801956
- GB-COH-08035712
- GB-COH-10407730
- GB-COH-07483316
4
Status: Pending
Related lots
4
Date the contract will be signed (estimated)
04 September 2025, 23:59PM Value
244020 GBP Including VAT
CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
04 September 2025, 00:00AM to 05 September 2025, 23:59PM
Suppliers
- GB-COH-07483316
- GB-COH-05114567
- GB-COH-05801956
- GB-COH-10407730
- GB-COH-07859313
Lot 5 Free Courses for Jobs A)Devon
ID: 5
Status: Pending
Related lots
5
Date the contract will be signed (estimated)
04 September 2025, 23:59PM Value
203350 GBP Including VAT
CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
05 September 2025, 00:00AM to 31 July 2026, 23:59PM
Suppliers
- GB-COH-05114567
- GB-COH-12416667
- GB-COH-04109488
Coding
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Title
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Parent category
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| 80400000 |
Adult and other education services |
Education and training services |
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The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
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