Business North East is a new region-wide approach to business support developed by the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority (North East MSA) in partnership with the seven constituent local authorities. It will provide a simplified, coordinated and accessible business support...
Buyer
North East Combined Authority
Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Deadline
Closes 13 Nov 2026
Value
£23m
Key dates and value
Status
Closed
Submission deadline
25 Sept 2026
Published
28 Aug 2026
Estimated value
£21m
Contract start
22 Feb 2027
Contract end
31 Jul 2029
Location
Darlington, North East England
Notice type
UK4
Overview
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.
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CPV codes
80000000 Education and training services
80400000 Adult and other education services
About the buyer
Tees Valley Combined Authority has published 109 tender notices since 27 Oct 2023, with a combined advertised value of £58.7m. 7 of them are currently open.
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