Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
13 April 2026
Published
2 October 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
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. 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.
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.
Lots (1)
- Lot 1Adult 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
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3D 360 LIMITED
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Blue Sky Assessing and Consultancy Ltd
BOURNEMOUTH CHURCHES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
CENIT COLLEGE UK LIMITED
CoLab Exeter
Complete Training (Devon) Ltd
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PROJECT COSMIC
COMMUNITY TRAINING PORTAL LIMITED
DIGITAL PENINSULA NETWORK LIMITED
EAT THAT FROG C.I.C.
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Engage Train Support Limited
EXETER AND NORTH DEVON COLLEGES GROUP
FUTURE CONNECT TRAINING AND RECRUITMENT LTD
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IUNGO SOLUTIONS LIMITED
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PATRONUS SECURITY UK LIMITED
PETER SMYTHE TRANSPORT TRAINING LIMITED
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SKERN LODGE LIMITED
SKILLS-UK, EDUCATION & TRAINING LIMITED
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TEMPUS TRAINING LIMITED
THE CONSTRUCTION SKILLS PEOPLE LTD
THE CURIOUS LOUNGE C.I.C.
THE SKILLS NETWORK LIMITED
THINK EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
TWIN TRAINING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Weston College
YOUNG DEVON
ACCOUNTANCY LEARNING LTD
BLUE SCREEN IT LIMITED
City College Plymouth
ELLISONS COMMERCIAL TRAINING LIMITED
HOUSE BUILDER XL LIMITED
I N F I N I T Y 27 LTD.
SOUTH WEST ASSOCIATION OF TRAINING PROVIDERS LIMITED
THE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
The Skills and Business Hub Limited
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YTKO LIMITED
COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF DEVON
Devon & Cornwall Training Providers Network
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Cornwall College(Bicton College)
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Devon County CouncilKey Dates
Published
2 October 2026
Submission deadline
13 April 2026
Notice type
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