CA18103 - Adult Skills Fund Course Delivery

East Durham College

Published: Jun 22, 2026

Updated: Jun 26, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the education and training sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 450,000. Proposals must be submitted before July 18, 2026.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the education and training sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

East Durham College is seeking to appoint a maximum of three high-performing subcontract partners to deliver Adult Skills Fund (ASF) provision at Level 2 and above, with a clear focus on progression into sustained employment and higher-level learning. Provision must be delivered to adults aged 19+ resident within the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority Delivery may take place in community, employer, or college venues, but learner residency must align with NECA postcode eligibility. The contract value will be based on an 80/20 split. The full contract value will be a maximum of £450,000 Tenderers are invited to bid for the contract amount they can effectively deliver within the specified contract requirements; it will then be at the discretion of the College to determine the split of the contract award. This may be split as incremental awards throughout the academic year dependent on achievement of deliverables. Includes Lots: Lot 1: Adult Skills Fund Course Delivery (1) Lot 2: Adult Skills Fund Course Delivery (2) Lot 3: Adult Skills Fund Course Delivery (3) To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18103. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18103 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.. CPV: Education and training services (80000000). Procedure: Open procedure. Suitable for SMEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on June 22, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 27dbfa4e-b507-4535-8397-b7a2110368dc. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About East Durham College

East Durham College has issued 16 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Governance & Public Administration, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 22, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 27dbfa4e-b507-4535-8397-b7a2110368dc when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 18, 2026. You have 22 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by East Durham College in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £450,000 - £450,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.