Scope
Reference
CP2641-25
Description
Devon County Council (DCC) 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)
£1,115,391 excluding VAT
£1,338,469 including VAT
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
Framework
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
A) Cascade Direct Award
Through a 'cascade' Direct Award approach, the Framework Provider ranked first for the specified Lot will be invited to fulfil the project requirement If the Framework Provider ranked first either declines the contract or does not have the capacity or capability to deliver the contract, the bidder ranked second would then be offered the contract (and so on).
For Phase 1 of this Framework Agreement, the cascade approach will be used for each Lot as defined within the ITT.
B) Mini Competition
As and when a project requirement arises, all of the specific Framework Providers for the chosen Lot will be invited to participate in a Mini-Competition Invitation to Tender. This will contain the Supplemental Specification for the project and the particular Mini-Competition Award Criteria.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Contract 1
Lots
Lot 1. ASF in Exeter, East Devon, and Mid-Devon
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £299,241.97 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
28 August 2025
Contract dates
- 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 (2)
Contract value
- £183,218.40 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
28 August 2025
Contract dates
- 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 (2)
Contract value
- £299,241.97 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
28 August 2025
Contract dates
- 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
Supplier
Contract value
- £160,606.08 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
28 August 2025
Contract dates
- 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. Free Courses for Jobs - Devon
Lots
Lot 5. Free Courses for Jobs with 2 Sublots
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £244,019.63 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
28 August 2025
Contract dates
- 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
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Suppliers
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 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 2
Contract 5. Free Courses for Jobs - 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
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 5. Free Courses for Jobs - Devon
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. Free Courses for Jobs - Devon
Contracting authority
Devon County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJRC-4623-RJBH
County Hall, Topsham Road,
Exeter,
EX2 4QD
United Kingdom
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government