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    ContractsSkills Foundation Strand - Adult Skills Programme
    Awarded contract

    Skills Foundation Strand - Adult Skills Programme

    Awarded
    £17.3m
    Published 5 Aug 2026

    Commission services to deliver foundational skills training in literacy, numeracy, digital capabilities and employability support for adults facing employment barriers.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· North EastPublished 5 Aug 2026· YesterdayviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £17.3m
    Published 5 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £17,250,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Education & Training
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      North East

    Suppliers

    21 suppliers
    • NC
      NCG
      Lead contractor
    • GP
      GEM PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
      Consortium partner
    • MR
      MOMENTUM RECRUITMENT LIMITED
      Consortium partner
    • LT
      Leep Talent Limited
      Consortium partner
    • HS
      HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING LIMITED
      Consortium partner
    • OS
      OPTIMUM SKILLS LIMITED
      Consortium partner
    • AC
      ALPHA CARE AGENCY LIMITED
      Consortium partner
    • B-
      B-SKILL LIMITED
      Consortium partner
    • GC
      Gateshead College
      Consortium partner
    • WI
      WINNOVATION LIMITED
      Consortium partner
    • PV
      PENSHAW VIEW TRAINING LIMITED
      Consortium partner
    • ST
      SPORTSCAPE TRAINING LTD
      Consortium partner
    • LC
      LEARNING CURVE GROUP
      Consortium partner
    • NC
      NEW COLLEGE DURHAM
      Consortium partner
    • TB
      TLG BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
      Consortium partner
    • RG
      RE:GEN ACADEMY LIMITED
      Consortium partner
    • CG
      CASTLEVIEW GROUP TRAINING LIMITED
      Consortium partner
    • TT
      TRN (TRAIN) LTD.
      Consortium partner
    • TE
      THINK EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
      Consortium partner
    • RL
      REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
      Consortium partner
    • RP
      RELEASE POTENTIAL LTD
      Consortium partner

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published yesterday.

    5 August 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This opportunity seeks a service provider to deliver the Skills Foundation strand of the Integrated Settlement Skills Programme. The programme supports adults facing employment barriers by building essential skills and confidence through accessible learning. Service provision should focus on: developing core literacy, numeracy, and digital skills; building wider employability capabilities; and preparing learners for progression into further study or employment. The Skills Foundation strand specifically targets individuals with the lowest skill levels, providing confidence-building learning experiences that enable adults to develop foundational capabilities needed to move closer to work or continued education. This is one of three integrated strands within the overall settlement skills provision, complemented by Skills Activation (Levels 2-3 technical skills) and Skills for Work (employer-aligned progression). Successful bidders should demonstrate expertise in delivering inclusive, accessible learning to disadvantaged adult learners.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Open panel

    Mostly framework call-offs rather than head-to-head competition.

    In education training, North East Combined Authority has awarded 1 contract to 1 supplier.

    Who wins here
    1. NCG1× · 100%

    Across education training, the most active winners are SHANNON TRUST, FAREPORT TRAINING ORGANISATION LIMITED, Beating Time (also known as Choirs Beating Time) — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-067900
    NE
    Buyer
    North East Combined Authority
    Sector
    Education & Training