Adult Skills Fund Provider for Security Industry Training

Hertford Regional College is seeking an experienced provider to deliver adult skills training funded by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) Adult Skills Fund. The programme will focus on security industry qualifications and SIA licensing for unemployed learners aged 19+ referred by local DWP services. Key requirements: deliver to a maximum of 36 learners (3 cohorts of 12) at the Broxbourne Campus, with guaranteed progression into employment; all delivery must be completed between January and 31 July 2027; programmes must comply with DWP Funding Rules and align with local stakeholder needs. To apply, submit the completed volumes and values spreadsheet and procurement questionnaire to subcontracting@hrc.ac.uk. Organisations must pass HRC Due Diligence checks before contract award. A 20% management fee applies. Scoring is based on responses to procurement questions (minimum 150/300 points required); question 3 may be weighted at 50% to identify the most suitable provider. This procurement operates under the light touch regime with timescales detailed in the attachments.