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title: "Integrated Settlement Skills Programme"
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# Integrated Settlement Skills Programme

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/integrated-settlement-skills-programme-ocds-h6vhtk-067900). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** North East Combined Authority: "Integrated Settlement Skills Programme". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £80,000,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 18 May 2026, 12:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [North East Combined Authority](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/north-east-combined-authority-ons-e47000014)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £80,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 18 May 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Adult and other education services, Training services
- **Delivery Location:** UKC14, UKC2
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 25 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/integrated-settlement-skills-programme-ocds-h6vhtk-067900#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-067900`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/integrated-settlement-skills-programme-ocds-h6vhtk-067900#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission method:** www.open-uk.org/

## 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.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 80400000, 80500000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £80,000,000

- **Contract Period:** 31/07/2026 to 31/07/2027
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (10)
- **Award:** Adult Skills Programme - Skills Activation - Level 3 Information & Communication Technology (active)
  - Award id: `10`
  - Supplier(s): **AIM 2 LEARN LTD, BACK TO WORK TRAINING LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-140097`, `GB-FTS-66202`
  - Value: £1,000,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 01/09/2026

- **Award:** Adult Skills Programme - Skills for Work - Foundational Economy (active)
  - Award id: `9`
  - Supplier(s): **BACK TO WORK TRAINING LIMITED, Gateshead College, LEARNING CURVE GROUP LIMITED (+4 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-66202`, `GB-FTS-107566`, `GB-FTS-54243`, `GB-FTS-145399`, `GB-FTS-107453`, `GB-FTS-67985`, `GB-COH:09693487`
  - Value: £5,000,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 01/09/2026

- **Award:** OPEN2026585 Adult Skills Programme - Skills Foundation (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **B-SKILL LIMITED, NCG, SPORTSCAPE TRAINING LTD**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-89364`, `GB-FTS-145399`, `GB-FTS-67985`
  - Value: £1,000,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 04/08/2026

- **Award:** OPEN2026584 Adult Skills Programme - Skills for Work (Tech, Digital and AI) (active)
  - Award id: `2`
  - Supplier(s): **Gateshead College, Leep Talent Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-107566`, `GB-FTS-99779`
  - Value: £1,500,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 04/08/2026

- **Award:** OPEN2026583 Adult Skills Programme - Skills for Work (Level 2 Construction and the Built Environment) (active)
  - Award id: `3`
  - Supplier(s): **Gateshead College, New College Durham, RE:GEN ACADEMY LIMITED (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-107566`, `GB-FTS-107453`, `GB-COH:14001063`, `GB-FTS-90984`
  - Value: £750,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 04/08/2026

- **Award:** OPEN2026582 Adult Skills Programme - Skills for Work (Green Jobs) (active)
  - Award id: `4`
  - Supplier(s): **Gateshead College, New College Durham**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-107566`, `GB-FTS-107453`
  - Value: £2,500,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 04/08/2026

- **Award:** OPEN2026580 Adult Skills Programme - Skills for Work (Advanced Manufacturing including Electric Vehicles) (active)
  - Award id: `5`
  - Supplier(s): **CASTLEVIEW GROUP TRAINING LIMITED, GEM PARTNERSHIP LIMITED, Gateshead College**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:04317514`, `GB-FTS-107566`, `GB-FTS-50973`
  - Value: £1,500,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 04/08/2026

- **Award:** OPEN2026578 Adult Skills Programme - Skills Activation (Visitor Economy) (active)
  - Award id: `6`
  - Supplier(s): **OPTIMUM SKILLS LIMITED, PENSHAW VIEW TRAINING LIMITED, TLG BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-107454`, `GB-FTS-105990`, `GB-FTS-95380`
  - Value: £1,500,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 04/08/2026

- **Award:** OPEN2026577 Adult Skills Programme - Skills Activation (Sector Focussed) (active)
  - Award id: `7`
  - Supplier(s): **GEM PARTNERSHIP LIMITED, HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING LIMITED, MOMENTUM RECRUITMENT LIMITED (+6 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-50973`, `GB-COH:04692462`, `GB-FTS-171536`, `GB-FTS-107454`, `GB-FTS-31100`, `GB-FTS-51859`, `GB-FTS-95380`, `GB-FTS-90984`, `GB-FTS-121425`
  - Value: £6,000,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 04/08/2026

- **Award:** OPEN2026572 Adult Skills Programme - Skills Activation (Child Development and Wellbeing and Health & Social Care) (active)
  - Award id: `8`
  - Supplier(s): **ALPHA CARE AGENCY LIMITED, LEARNING CURVE GROUP LIMITED, THINK EMPLOYMENT LIMITED (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:04028859`, `GB-FTS-54243`, `GB-FTS-90984`, `GB-FTS-171530`, `GB-FTS-121425`
  - Value: £2,500,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 04/08/2026

## Contracts (10)
- **Contract:** OPEN2026585 Adult Skills Programme - Skills Foundation (active)
  - Signed Value: £1,000,000
  - Signed Date: 15/09/2026

- **Contract:** Adult Skills Programme - Skills Activation - Level 3 Information & Communication Technology (active)
  - Signed Value: £1,000,000
  - Signed Date: 15/09/2026

- **Contract:** OPEN2026584 Adult Skills Programme - Skills for Work (Tech, Digital and AI) (active)
  - Signed Value: £1,500,000
  - Signed Date: 15/09/2026

- **Contract:** OPEN2026583 Adult Skills Programme - Skills for Work (Level 2 Construction and the Built Environment) (active)
  - Signed Value: £750,000
  - Signed Date: 15/09/2026

- **Contract:** OPEN2026582 Adult Skills Programme - Skills for Work (Green Jobs) (active)
  - Signed Value: £2,500,000
  - Signed Date: 15/09/2026

- **Contract:** OPEN2026580 Adult Skills Programme - Skills for Work (Advanced Manufacturing including Electric Vehicles) (active)
  - Signed Value: £1,500,000
  - Signed Date: 15/09/2026

- **Contract:** OPEN2026578 Adult Skills Programme - Skills Activation (Visitor Economy) (active)
  - Signed Value: £1,500,000
  - Signed Date: 15/09/2026

- **Contract:** OPEN2026577 Adult Skills Programme - Skills Activation (Sector Focussed) (active)
  - Signed Value: £6,000,000
  - Signed Date: 15/09/2026

- **Contract:** OPEN2026572 Adult Skills Programme - Skills Activation (Child Development and Wellbeing and Health & Social Care) (active)
  - Signed Value: £2,500,000
  - Signed Date: 15/09/2026

- **Contract:** Adult Skills Programme - Skills for Work - Foundational Economy (active)
  - Signed Value: £5,000,000
  - Signed Date: 15/09/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F035143-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-09-16T14:25:03.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-20T15:49:23.078Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-067900