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Skills for Growth Light Touch Open Framework

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Deadline
8 days left
April 13, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
023151-2026
Value
£120,000,000
Location
Devon, United Kingdom
Published
March 28, 2026
Organization
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 13, 2026

Deadline for Questions

April 06, 2026

Submission Deadline

April 13, 2026

Contract Start Date

July 12, 2026

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Budget
£120,000,000
Duration
36 months
Location
Devon
Type
Open Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

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. They are: • Lot 1 - Adult 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. 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. DCC may initiate Call-Offs from both Lot 1 - ASF and FCFJ and Lot 2 Skills Bootcamps for Wave 7 Skills Bootcamp following the appointment of Providers to the Framework. 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. DCC will be hosting a virtual Tender Launch Event via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, 18th March 2026, from 1:00pm to 2:30pm. This event will provide an opportunity to outline the service requirements to bidders, allow bidders to ask questions, and support navigation of the tender documents and procurement process. Full details and access instructions for the event can be found in Section 1.29 of the Invitation to Tender documentation.

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Requirements & Qualifications

13 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (3)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (3)
Technical (4)
Financial (2)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS3
--Bidders must attend the virtual Tender Launch Event on Wednesday, 18th March 2026, from 1:00pm to 2:30pm.
--Full details and access instructions for the Tender Launch Event are in Section 1.29 of the Invitation to Tender documentation.
--Bidders must submit their tenders by the deadline of 2026-04-13T00:00:00.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--Bidders must not be subject to any mandatory exclusion grounds as defined by relevant procurement legislation.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--Bidders must be able to deliver high-quality skills provision services.
--Bidders must be capable of supporting the delivery of programmes funded through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF), Free Courses for Jobs (FCFJ), Skills Bootcamps, and other future skills initiatives.
--Bidders must operate within the common set of sectors and geographical areas applicable to all Lots.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS4
--Bidders must demonstrate the capability to provide flexible and responsive skills provision.
--Bidders must be able to support adults in developing skills for sustainable employment and career progression.
--Bidders must be able to meet employer demand and contribute to economic growth.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS2
--Bidders must be financially stable and capable of undertaking the framework requirements.
--Contract values are estimated and subject to confirmation of funding; bidders should be aware of potential fluctuations.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for a skills development framework is generally well-structured with clear objectives and a substantial estimated value. However, it lacks specific evaluation criteria and details on document access, impacting completeness and practicality.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender follows an open procedure, which is standard. The CPV code is appropriate for the services described. Deadlines are provided, though the submission deadline might be considered tight given the complexity implied by the estimated value and framework structure. No disputes are noted. Regulatory compliance is assumed but not explicitly detailed.

Clarity80/100

The description of the framework's purpose, objectives, and lot structure is clear. The AI-extracted requirements provide a good overview of expected capabilities. The mention of a tender launch event further aids clarity by offering direct interaction.

Completeness70/100

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, and estimated value is present. Contract duration and start dates are specified. However, the crucial absence of evaluation criteria and the lack of accessible document content (only a count is provided) significantly reduce completeness.

Missing evaluation criteria
No document content available
Fairness85/100

The open procedure and clear lot structure promote fairness. The estimated value is disclosed. The tender launch event offers equal opportunity for clarification. Requirements appear objective and not tailored to specific companies. E-procurement is implied but not explicitly confirmed.

Practicality65/100

The tender specifies a contract start date and duration. Financing information is alluded to via funding sources but not detailed. The primary practicality issue is the lack of explicit mention of e-submission and the absence of direct URLs for tender documents, forcing reliance on event attendance for access.

No e-submission specified
Document URL missing
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields like title, reference, organization, value, and dates are populated. The status is active, and there are no noted suspensions or disputes. The dates provided are logically sequenced.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention green procurement, social aspects, or innovation. It is not indicated as EU funded. This suggests a lack of focus on sustainability criteria.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear framework objectives and lot structure
Substantial estimated value disclosed
Open procedure promoting competition
Tender launch event for bidder support

Concerns

Missing evaluation criteria
Lack of accessible tender document content
Unclear e-submission process
Limited sustainability focus

Recommendations

1. Provide clear evaluation criteria within the tender documentation.
2. Ensure direct access to all tender documents, ideally via URL, or clearly state how to obtain them post-launch event.

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