Tees Valley Combined Authority
TVCA-PROC-0911 - Adult Skills Fund 2026-27, 2027-28 and 2028-29
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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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What the notice asks for
The required services are to deliver Adult
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
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
Providers must also ensure timely and accurate data returns and comply with all relevant funding, audit and contract management requirement.
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What it takes to bid this
Typical UK bid effort for the £10m+ band — an estimate, not a quote.
Qualify & bid/no-bid ~10% · SQ / PQQ ~20% · Written response ~55% · Review & presentation ~15%
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