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    ContractsAdult Skills Training Provider Framework - Sunderland City Council
    Closed contract

    Adult Skills Training Provider Framework - Sunderland City Council

    Contract value
    £6.2m
    Closed 17 Jul 2026

    Sunderland City Council seeks training providers to deliver adult skills programmes across three funding streams within a flexible framework governed by the Procurement Act 2023.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 22 Jun 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £6.2m
    Closed 17 Jul 2026
    Tender deadline passed on 17 Jul 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£6,165,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      17 Jul 2026
      2 months ago
    • Sector
      Education & Training
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 17 Jul 2026. Awaiting award.

    22 Jun 2026Today17 Jul 2026

    Brief

    Sunderland City Council is establishing a flexible framework to appoint training providers to deliver adult skills programmes. The framework includes three funding streams: Skills Foundation (Lot 1), Skills Activation (Lot 2), and Skills for Work (Lot 3). This is a light touch procurement under the Procurement Act 2023, with the framework subject to periodic reopenings to allow new providers to apply. The Council reserves the right to modify the framework structure, add new lots, or revise existing categories as needed. Successful providers will deliver against clearly defined performance measures including learner participation, retention, achievement, and progression to employment. The Learning, Skills and Employability Service will actively monitor performance and support continuous improvement throughout delivery. All provision must align with Sunderland's Skills and Employment Strategy 2026-2030 and the New Deal for North East Workers, emphasising inclusive economic growth, fair work practices, and support for those furthest from the labour market. Importantly, subcontracting any part of the contract is strictly prohibited and will result in automatic rejection. Evaluation will use the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) criteria, considering quality, price, and social value. Suppliers unable to meet Stage One selection criteria may reapply when the framework reopens. A supplier briefing session will be held via Microsoft Teams on 2 July 2026 at 2:00pm.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-069410
    SC
    Buyer
    SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
    Sector
    Education & Training