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# TVCA-PROC-0911 - Adult Skills Fund 2026-27, 2027-28 and 2028-29

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/tvca-proc-0911-adult-skills-fund-2026-27-2027-28-and-2028-29-ocds-h6vhtk-06ee76). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Tees Valley Combined Authority: "TVCA-PROC-0911 - Adult Skills Fund 2026-27, 2027-28 and 2028-29". Published status: active. Published Value: £21,000,000. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 25 Sept 2026, 17:00 BST. Published submission portal: teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Tees Valley Combined Authority](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/tees-valley-combined-authority-ons-e47000006)
- **Published Value:** £21,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 25 September 2026 at 17:00 BST
- **Lots:** 4
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Adult and other education services, Education and training services
- **Delivery Location:** UKC1
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/tvca-proc-0911-adult-skills-fund-2026-27-2027-28-and-2028-29-ocds-h6vhtk-06ee76#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06ee76`

## 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/tvca-proc-0911-adult-skills-fund-2026-27-2027-28-and-2028-29-ocds-h6vhtk-06ee76#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteesvalley.delta-esourcing.com%2Frespond%2FBT388G5Z77)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/tvca-proc-0911-adult-skills-fund-2026-27-2027-28-and-2028-29-ocds-h6vhtk-06ee76#participate

## Description
Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA)(the ‘Contacting Authority’), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, is inviting tenders for the provision of Adult Skills Fund 2026-27, 2027-28 and 2028-29 with a total annual value of up to £7m and up to £21 million over a 3 academic year period, (academic years 2026/27 to 2028/2029). 
The required services are to deliver Adult Skills Programmes to Tees Valley residents aged 19 and over, aligned to regional skills priorities including manufacturing, construction, digital, health and social care, and emerging and everyday sectors. Providers will be expected to deliver high-quality, innovative provision that supports learner engagement, retention and progression, working collaboratively with employers, referral partners and community organisations to establish clear learner pathways. Providers must also ensure timely and accurate data returns and comply with all relevant funding, audit and contract management requirement. This provision is essential to delivering the outcome focussed Adult Skills Programme.
To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://teesvalley.delta-esourcing.com/respond/BT388G5Z77
If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com.

## Lots (4)
### Lot 1: Legal Entitlement (English, Maths and Digital)
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000, 80400000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,500,000
- **Description:** This Lot is for the delivery of high-quality English, maths and digital entitlement provision for Tees Valley residents aged 19 and over who need to develop their essential skills for everyday life, further learning and employment.
Provision must inc...
- **Contract Period:** 22/02/2027 to 31/07/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Legal Entitlement (first full Level 2 and 3 qualifications)
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000, 80400000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £3,000,000
- **Description:** This Lot is for the delivery of high-quality Level 2 and Level 3 legal entitlement provision for Tees Valley residents aged 19 and over who do not already hold a full qualification at the level being studied.
Provision must support learners to progre...
- **Contract Period:** 22/02/2027 to 31/07/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Pathways to Employment
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000, 80400000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £7,500,000
- **Description:** This Lot provides a universal offer for adults aged 19 and over who are unemployed and actively seeking work.
Provision delivered through this Lot must equip learners with the skills needed to secure, sustain and progress in employment. This includes...
- **Contract Period:** 22/02/2027 to 31/07/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Employer-Led Skills Bootcamps
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000, 80400000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £9,000,000
- **Description:** Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) is seeking providers to deliver collaborative, employer-led Skills Bootcamps that respond directly to identified skills shortages and workforce needs within the Tees Valley.
Skills Bootcamps must be developed in ...
- **Contract Period:** 22/02/2027 to 31/07/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F082144-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-08-28T12:12:34.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-25T07:07:36.263Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06ee76