Skills for Growth Light Touch Open Framework

Devon County CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05f667Procurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitablepending
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Estimated value

Awarded value

Awarded 25 Jun 2026

Suppliers

159

127 SME

Lots

3

3 awarded

Published

01 Jul 2026

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 is divided into Lots based on the different programme types. They are: • Lot 1 - Adult Skills Fund (ASF) and Free Courses for Jobs (FCFJ) • Lot 2 - Skills Bootcamps • Lot 3 - Future Skills Projects The Framework includes a single common set of sectors and geographical areas which applies across all 3 Lots. 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. Any contract value published within this notice are estimated total contract values provided strictly for information only and are subject to confirmation of funding. Value may be revised up or down. There is no guarantee of business or award of call-off contract.

Scope

Reference
CP2753-25
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
12 Jul 2026 to 12 Jul 2029
Possible extension to 12 Jul 2031

There is an option to extend the Open Framework for a further 2 years. The Open Framework including all schemes established under it is expected to operate for up to 5 years.

CPV classifications
80300000
80400000
80500000
98000000
Contract locations
South West 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.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Qualityquality100.00%

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details· 3 awards

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

Award date

25 Jun 2026

Contract start

13 Jul 2026

Contract end

13 Jul 2029

Awarded to
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Lots · 3 total

Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1Adult Skills Fund(ASF) and Free Courses For Jobs (FCFJ)complete
2Skills Bootcampcomplete
3Future Skills Projectscomplete