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# Skills for Growth Light Touch Open Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/skills-for-growth-light-touch-open-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-05f667). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Devon County Council: "Skills for Growth Light Touch Open Framework". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £120,000,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 13 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Devon County Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/devon-county-council-ons-e10000008)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £120,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 13 April 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Adult and other education services, Higher education services, Other community, social and personal services, Training services
- **Delivery Location:** UKK4, UKK43
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 20 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/skills-for-growth-light-touch-open-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-05f667#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05f667`

- **Who May Use the Framework:** Devon County Council
The Devon and Torbay Combined Authority and Torbay Council.
Torbay Council
Plymouth City Council · open scheme: new suppliers can join during the term

## Before you bid
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- **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/skills-for-growth-light-touch-open-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-05f667#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/skills-for-growth-light-touch-open-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-05f667#participate

## Description
Devon County Council (DCC) intends to establish an Open Framework for commissioning the delivery of high-quality skills provision services.
The Framework will support the delivery of programmes funded through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF), Free Courses for Jobs (FCFJ), Skills Bootcamps, and other future skills initiatives aligned with local and national workforce needs. The Framework is divided into
Lots based on the different programme types. They are:
• Lot 1 - Adult Skills Fund (ASF) and Free Courses for Jobs (FCFJ)
• Lot 2 - Skills Bootcamps
• Lot 3 - Future Skills Projects
The Framework includes a single common set of sectors and geographical areas which applies across all 3 Lots.
The purpose of the Framework is to enable flexible and responsive skills provision that supports adults to develop the skills needed for sustainable employment and career progression, while also meeting employer demand and contributing to economic growth.
DCC may initiate Call-Offs from both Lot 1 - ASF and FCFJ and Lot 2 Skills Bootcamps for Wave 7 Skills Bootcamp following the appointment of Providers to the Framework.
Any contract value published within this notice are estimated total contract values provided strictly for information only and are subject to confirmation of funding. Value may be revised up or down. There is no guarantee of business or award of call-off contract.

## Lots (3)
### Lot 1: Adult Skills Fund(ASF) and Free Courses For Jobs (FCFJ)
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 80300000, 80400000, 80500000, 98000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £75,000,000

- **Contract Period:** 12/07/2026 to 12/07/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Skills Bootcamp
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 80300000, 80400000, 80500000, 98000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £35,000,000

- **Contract Period:** 12/07/2026 to 12/07/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Future Skills Projects
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 80300000, 80400000, 80500000, 98000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £10,000,000

- **Contract Period:** 12/07/2026 to 12/07/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (3)
- **Award:** Lot 1. Adult Skills Fund(ASF) and Free Courses For Jobs (FCFJ) (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **3D 360 LIMITED, AIM 2 LEARN LTD, APRICOT CENTRE CIC (+50 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-144761`, `GB-FTS-140097`, `GB-FTS-76788`, `GB-FTS-6273`, `GB-FTS-66202`, `GB-FTS-105976`, `GB-FTS-159288`, `GB-COH:15635921`, `GB-FTS-174173`, `GB-FTS-90950`, `GB-COH:14321171`, `GB-UKPRN:10001696`, `GB-FTS-84392`, `GB-FTS-26640`, `GB-UKPRN:10002370`, `GB-FTS-153109`, `GB-COH:15250469`, `GB-FTS-161189`, `GB-FTS-121127`, `GB-FTS-144764`, `GB-FTS-96814`, `GB-FTS-26655`, `GB-FTS-99779`, `GB-FTS-145128`, `GB-COH:12804208`, `GB-COH:12293600`, `GB-COH:04301430`, `GB-FTS-161328`, `GB-COH:06913617`, `GB-FTS-90965`, `GB-FTS-124953`, `GB-FTS-6478`, `GB-FTS-149240`, `GB-FTS-185471`, `GB-FTS-101404`, `GB-COH:05025194`, `GB-FTS-147481`, `GB-FTS-162141`, `GB-COH-14832353`, `GB-FTS-89435`, `GB-FTS-89436`, `GB-FTS-161211`, `GB-COH:11896842`, `GB-FTS-108502`, `GB-FTS-104513`, `GB-FTS-90582`, `GB-FTS-171546`, `GB-FTS-186573`, `GB-FTS-171530`, `GB-FTS-149788`, `GB-FTS-89459`, `GB-NHS-8KC25`
  - Value: £75,000,000
  - Date: 25/06/2026

- **Award:** Lot 2. Skills Bootcamp (active)
  - Award id: `2`
  - Supplier(s): **3D 360 LIMITED, ACCOUNTANCY LEARNING LTD, AIM 2 LEARN LTD (+54 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-144761`, `GB-FTS-89351`, `GB-FTS-140097`, `GB-FTS-76788`, `GB-FTS-152704`, `GB-FTS-105976`, `GB-FTS-159288`, `GB-COH:15635921`, `GB-FTS-84389`, `GB-COH:14321171`, `GB-UKPRN:10001696`, `GB-FTS-84392`, `GB-UKPRN:10002370`, `GB-FTS-153109`, `GB-FTS-161643`, `GB-COH:15250469`, `GB-FTS-161189`, `GB-FTS-121127`, `GB-FTS-117527`, `GB-FTS-144764`, `GB-FTS-171538`, `GB-FTS-96814`, `GB-FTS-26655`, `GB-FTS-99779`, `GB-FTS-145128`, `GB-COH:12804208`, `GB-COH:12293600`, `GB-COH:04301430`, `GB-FTS-161328`, `GB-COH:06913617`, `GB-FTS-90965`, `GB-FTS-124953`, `GB-FTS-6478`, `GB-FTS-149240`, `GB-FTS-185471`, `GB-FTS-101404`, `GB-COH:05025194`, `GB-FTS-147481`, `GB-FTS-162141`, `GB-COH-14832353`, `GB-FTS-89436`, `GB-FTS-116078`, `GB-FTS-161211`, `GB-FTS-108502`, `GB-FTS-104513`, `GB-FTS-90582`, `GB-FTS-171546`, `GB-FTS-122704`, `GB-COH:07885051`, `GB-FTS-171530`, `GB-FTS-149788`, `GB-FTS-173848`, `GB-FTS-89459`, `GB-FTS-149253`, `GB-NHS-8KC25`
  - Value: £35,000,000
  - Date: 25/06/2026

- **Award:** Lot 3. Future Skills Projects (active)
  - Award id: `3`
  - Supplier(s): **3D 360 LIMITED, AIM 2 LEARN LTD, APRICOT CENTRE CIC (+51 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-144761`, `GB-FTS-140097`, `GB-FTS-76788`, `GB-FTS-66202`, `GB-FTS-105976`, `GB-FTS-159288`, `GB-COH:15635921`, `GB-COH:03694095`, `GB-FTS-84389`, `GB-FTS-174173`, `GB-COH:14321171`, `GB-UKPRN:10001696`, `GB-COH:5581019`, `GB-FTS-84392`, `GB-FTS-26640`, `GB-UKPRN:10002370`, `GB-FTS-153109`, `GB-COH:15250469`, `GB-FTS-161189`, `GB-FTS-144764`, `GB-COH:07647982`, `GB-FTS-96814`, `GB-FTS-26655`, `GB-FTS-145128`, `GB-COH:12804208`, `GB-COH:12293600`, `GB-COH:04301430`, `GB-FTS-161328`, `GB-COH:06913617`, `GB-FTS-90965`, `GB-FTS-124953`, `GB-FTS-6478`, `GB-FTS-149240`, `GB-FTS-185471`, `GB-FTS-101404`, `GB-COH:05025194`, `GB-FTS-147481`, `GB-FTS-162141`, `GB-COH-14832353`, `GB-FTS-89436`, `GB-FTS-157184`, `GB-FTS-108502`, `GB-FTS-104513`, `GB-FTS-90582`, `GB-FTS-186573`, `GB-COH:07885051`, `GB-FTS-171530`, `GB-FTS-149788`, `GB-FTS-173848`, `GB-COH:13175532`, `GB-FTS-89459`, `GB-NHS-8KC25`
  - Value: £10,000,000
  - Date: 25/06/2026

## Contracts (3)
- **Contract:** Lot 1. Adult Skills Fund(ASF) and Free Courses For Jobs (FCFJ) (active)
  - Signed Value: £75,000,000
  - Signed Date: 12/07/2026

- **Contract:** Lot 2. Skills Bootcamp (active)
  - Signed Value: £35,000,000
  - Signed Date: 12/07/2026

- **Contract:** Lot 3. Future Skills Projects (active)
  - Signed Value: £10,000,000
  - Signed Date: 12/07/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F023151-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-10-02T14:10:19.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-16T21:27:57.856Z
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