Skills for Growth Open Light Touch Framework
| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Buyer: | Devon County Council |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Open procedure |
| Tender Status: | Planned |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £120,000,000 |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £120,000,000 |
| Release Date: | 17 February 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | — |
| Enquiry Deadline: | 27 March 2026 |
| Contract Start Date: | 8 July 2026 (Estimated) |
| Contract End Date: | 8 July 2029 (Estimated) |
| Contract Duration: | 3.1 years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-05f667🔒 BidWriter |
| Notice Reference: | 014536-2026🔒 BidWriter |
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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 will be divided into Lots based on the different programme types. 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. DCC anticipates holding a Tender Launch Event via Microsoft Teams, shortly after the Invitation to Tender(ITT) is published. Details and access instructions will be included in the ITT documentation once published. This notice is not a call for competition. Its purpose is solely to inform the market of the upcoming opportunity. The publication of this notice does not signify the commencement of any procurement process and does not constitute any commitment by the Authority to undertake any procurement exercise. Full and final details regarding this opportunity will be provided in the Tender Notice and ITT once published.
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