Scope
Reference
CP2641-25
Description
Devon County Council (DCC) seeks to implement a framework to provide Adult Skills Fund provision from high quality providers in Devon and Torbay, that is responsive to local needs, supports individuals furthest from the labour market, and contributes to the county's strategic objectives for economic development, social inclusion, and community wellbeing for the coming academic year (2025/26). Provision must be delivery of Department for Education (DfE) approved qualifications. Contract awards will be based on the quality and reach of any proposed course provision. Contracts will be paid in arrears according to evidenced learner output milestones as this is the basis for receiving funding from the DfE.Contractors will be required to submit learner data compliant with the existing learner data framework for Learn Devon (as part of DCC) as DCC will submit ILR data to the DfE on behalf of contracted providers. Providers will be required to deliver DfE approved qualifications as follows:The first full Qualification at level 2 legal entitlement (excluding Maths, English, and ESOL) for individuals aged 19 to 23; and/or the first full Qualification at level 3 for individuals aged 19 to 23;Essential digital skills qualifications, up to and including level 1, for individuals aged 19 or over, who have digital skills assessed at below level 1; Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs Offer for learners aged 23 or younger (from these approved DfE qualifications); Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs Offer for learners aged 24 and over (from these approved DfE qualifications). Training and skills courses resulting in DfE approved qualifications must be focused on the sectors below: Health and Social Care Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (including Green Technologies) Education Hospitality Transport and Storage Information and Communication Finance and Insurance Professional, Scientific, and Technical Digital (including Essential Digital Skills)
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Lot 1. ASF in Exeter, East Devon, and Mid-Devon
Description
Provision of ASF Courses in Exeter, East Devon, and Mid-Devon
Lot 2. ASF in Torridge and North Devon
Description
Provision of ASF Courses in Torridge and North Devon
Lot 3. ASF Teignbridge, South Hams, and West Devon
Description
Provision of ASF Courses in Teignbridge, South Hams, and West Devon
Lot 4. ASF in Torbay
Description
Provision of ASF Courses in Torbay
Lot 5. Free Courses for Jobs with 2 Sublots
Description
Free Courses for Jobs with 2 Sublots a) Devon b) Torbay
Contract 1
Lots
Lot 1. ASF in Exeter, East Devon, and Mid-Devon
Suppliers (6)
- DYNAMO HEALTHCARE TRAINING LTD
- EAT THAT FROG C.I.C.
- IUNGO SOLUTIONS LIMITED
- PGL TRAINING (PLUMBING) LIMITED
- THINK EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
- WHITEHEAD-ROSS EDUCATION AND CONSULTING LIMITED
Contract value
- £299,241.97 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
28 August 2024
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
1 September 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
4 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 September 2025 to 31 July 2026
- 10 months, 26 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
Contract locations
- UKK43 - Devon CC
Contract 2
Lots
Lot 2. ASF in Torridge and North Devon
Suppliers (3)
- IUNGO SOLUTIONS LIMITED
- PGL TRAINING (PLUMBING) LIMITED
- WHITEHEAD-ROSS EDUCATION AND CONSULTING LIMITED
Contract value
- £299,241.97 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
28 August 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
1 September 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
4 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 September 2025 to 31 July 2026
- 10 months, 26 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
Contract locations
- UKK43 - Devon CC
Contract 3
Lots
Lot 3. ASF Teignbridge, South Hams, and West Devon
Suppliers (5)
- EAT THAT FROG C.I.C.
- JBC SKILLS TRAINING LIMITED
- PGL TRAINING (PLUMBING) LIMITED
- PRIMED TALENT LIMITED
- WHITEHEAD-ROSS EDUCATION AND CONSULTING LIMITED
Contract value
- £299,242 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
28 August 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
1 September 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
4 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 September 2025 to 31 July 2026
- 10 months, 26 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
Contract locations
- UKK43 - Devon CC
Contract 4
Lots
Lot 4. ASF in Torbay
Suppliers (5)
- Cultiv8 Ltd
- EAT THAT FROG C.I.C.
- JBC SKILLS TRAINING LIMITED
- PGL TRAINING (PLUMBING) LIMITED
- PRIMED TALENT LIMITED
Contract value
- £244,020 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
28 August 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
1 September 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
4 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 4 September 2025 to 5 September 2025
- 2 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
Contract locations
- UKK42 - Torbay
Contract 5. Lot 5 Free Courses for Jobs A)Devon
Lots
Lot 5. Free Courses for Jobs with 2 Sublots
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £203,350 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
28 August 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
1 September 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
4 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 September 2025 to 31 July 2026
- 10 months, 26 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
Contract locations
- UKK43 - Devon CC
Information about tenders
Lot 1. ASF in Exeter, East Devon, and Mid-Devon
- 16 tenders received
- 12 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 10 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 6 suppliers awarded contracts
- 6 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. ASF in Torridge and North Devon
- 9 tenders received
- 7 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 3. ASF Teignbridge, South Hams, and West Devon
- 14 tenders received
- 11 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 7 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 5 suppliers awarded contracts
- 6 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 4. ASF in Torbay
- 14 tenders received
- 12 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 9 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 5 suppliers awarded contracts
- 7 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 5. Free Courses for Jobs with 2 Sublots
- 13 tenders received
- 12 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 9 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 9 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Suppliers
Cultiv8 Ltd
- Companies House: 07859313
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHWG-5186-JWLN
TURNPIKE HOUSE 18 BRIDGE STREET
Frome
BA11 1BB
United Kingdom
Email: Lucy.anderson@cultiv8.uk
Region: UKK23 - Somerset
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 4
DYNAMO HEALTHCARE TRAINING LTD
- Companies House: 08472045
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPPT-5441-WNQV
40 Coinagehall Street
Helston
TR13 8EQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
EAT THAT FROG C.I.C.
- Companies House: 07483316
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBGT-3648-MMYY
Moorgate House
Newton Abbot
TQ12 2LG
United Kingdom
Email: hannah.rendle@eatthatfrog.ac.uk
Website: https://eatthatfrog.ac.uk/
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contract 3
Contract 4
IUNGO SOLUTIONS LIMITED
- Companies House: 12416667
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPTY-6723-YTLR
West Bute House, 33-35 West Bute Street
Cardiff
CF10 5LH
United Kingdom
Email: finance@iungo.solutions
Website: http://iungo.solutions
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contract 2
Contract 5. Lot 5 Free Courses for Jobs A)Devon
JBC SKILLS TRAINING LIMITED
- Companies House: 05801956
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWRG-8152-XHMJ
Stoneleigh House 66-70 Earlsdon Street
Coventry
CV5 6EJ
United Kingdom
Email: bids@jbcmail.com
Website: http://www.jbctraining.co.uk
Region: UKG33 - Coventry
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 3
Contract 4
PGL TRAINING (PLUMBING) LIMITED
- Companies House: 05114567
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZXQ-5867-LQHY
1 Dunelm Rise
Spennymoor
DL16 6FS
United Kingdom
Email: tenders_pgl@learningcurvegroup.co.uk
Website: http://www.pgltraining.com
Region: UKC14 - Durham CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contract 2
Contract 3
Contract 4
Contract 5. Lot 5 Free Courses for Jobs A)Devon
PRIMED TALENT LIMITED
- Companies House: 10407730
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMZV-1946-LRWR
27 Old Gloucester Street
London
WC1N 3AX
United Kingdom
Email: akshat.gupta@primedtalent.com
Website: https://www.primedtalent.com/
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 3
Contract 4
THINK EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
- Companies House: 04109488
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPQH-9252-CDQY
Provincial House
Grimsby
DN31 1NX
United Kingdom
Region: UKE13 - North and North East Lincolnshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contract 5. Lot 5 Free Courses for Jobs A)Devon
WHITEHEAD-ROSS EDUCATION AND CONSULTING LIMITED
- Companies House: 08035712
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDBX-5177-BBGN
137 New Road
Neath
SA10 6HL
United Kingdom
Email: ian.ross@wrecltd.co.uk
Website: http://www.wrecltd.co.uk
Region: UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contract 2
Contract 3
Contracting authority
Devon County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJRC-4623-RJBH
County Hall, Topsham Road,
Exeter,
EX2 4QD
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mr Symon Doliczny
Telephone: +441392381027
Email: procurement-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
Website: https://www.devon.gov.uk
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government