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Devon County Council on behalf of the Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority's (DTCCA) is looking to establish an open framework for commissioning the delivery of high-quality skills provision services. The scope includes 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.
ASF is a core funding stream provided by the Department for Working Pensions (DWP), designed to support adult learners, aged 19+ in Devon and Torbay, in gaining essential skills and qualifications that are up to Level 2, with some Level 3 qualifications for those aged 19 - 23, to improve employability, career progression, and participation in the workforce. This includes GCSEs, awards, certificates, and diplomas in vocational and technical subjects, and qualifications in English, Maths, and Digital.
FCFJ are targeted Level 3 qualifications, to support adults, aged 19+ in Devon and Torbay, who meet the definition of unemployed or below the earnings threshold, to develop new skills to improve their prospects in the labour market. In accordance with Department for Education (DfE) and DWP funding rules, providers must have ASF provision to be eligible to deliver FCFJ provision.
Skills Bootcamps funded by DWP ,are short, intensive training courses (typically 8-16 weeks) focused on priority sectors and technical skills. They are employer-led, designed to fill immediate skills gaps, and must include guaranteed job interviews for participants or increased contracts for self-employed learners.
To ensure long-term flexibility and responsiveness, the framework will also be available for commissioning provision for any new future skills projects in Devon, Torbay and Plymouth.
The framework will enable flexible, responsive provision that supports adults to gain the skills required for sustainable employment and career progression, while meeting employer demand and contributing to economic growth.
Access to the Preliminary Engagement Event and Questionnaire can be found using the following link to SupplyingtheSouthwest portal.
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The submission deadline year has been updated to 2026 in the Engagement Process Description section
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80300000 - Higher education services
80500000 - Training services
80400000 - Adult and other education services
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university education
academic degrees
undergraduate programs
postgraduate studies
academic instruction
college courses
tertiary education
research-based learning
academic faculties
institutional teaching
adult education
lifelong learning
continuing education
evening classes
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general education for adults
community learning
non-formal education
skill upgrades
personal development courses
professional training
employee development
skills workshops
capacity building programs
vocational instruction
corporate training
workforce education
technical skill training
job competency development
learning course delivery
community support services
social welfare provision
personal care services
public engagement programs
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