Integrated Settlement Skills Programme
Estimated value
£80.0m
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
01 Apr 2026
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Description
Commissioning of skills provision from the integrated settlement under 3 strands of delivery Skills Foundation Strand Focuses on building essential skills and confidence for individuals facing employment barriers to prepare them for progression. Skills Activation Strand Targets technical and sector-specific skills at Levels 2 and 3 to accelerate study, apprenticeships, and skilled employment opportunities. Skills for Work Strand Aligns with employer demand to address skill shortages and supports career progression through employer partnerships.
Scope
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-067900
- Total value
- £80,000,000 excluding VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2027Possible extension to 31 Jul 2029
The North East CA has the option, at its sole discretion, to extend these contracts for 2 x 12-month extension periods
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 8040000080500000
- Contract locations
- North East England, United KingdomNorth East England, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | — | quality | 100.00% |