Adult Education Training Provider Market Research - Wolverhampton

The City of Wolverhampton Council's Adult Education Wolverhampton service is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement exercise to gather information from training providers about their capacity and experience delivering vocational education to adults. This is not a formal procurement but rather a research initiative to inform future commissioning decisions from 2026/27 onwards. The Council seeks to understand the market's ability to deliver: Level 2 vocational qualifications, Sector-Based Pre-Employment programmes, support for unemployed and economically inactive adults transitioning into work, and innovative delivery models that improve participation and employment outcomes. Providers should have experience with employer partnerships and understanding of local labour market needs. Key priority sectors include Health and Social Care, Construction and Green Skills, Manufacturing and Engineering, Logistics and Warehousing, Digital and IT, Customer Service and Business Administration, and Hospitality and Catering. The Council particularly values provision targeting residents in priority wards, individuals with low or no qualifications, unemployed adults, and those furthest from the labour market. This exercise is voluntary and does not confer any advantage or disadvantage in future procurement processes. Interested providers should respond with information about their qualifications offerings, delivery capacity, relevant experience, and employer connections.