Skills for Growth Light Touch Open Framework

Published facts

What the notice says

Buyer

Devon County Council

Published status

complete

Latest release reference

093449-2026

CPV codes

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) codes: 80300000, 80400000, 80500000, 98000000

Published tags

award, contract

Latest record Bidwake loaded from this source

3 Oct 2026

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.

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Observed notice trail

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1. Planning notice observed

   16 Dec 2025

   Latest variant observed by Bidwake on 16 Jul 2026.

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   Record references

   Release reference

   083212-2025

   Published tags

   planning

2. Planning notice observed

   17 Dec 2025

   Latest variant observed by Bidwake on 16 Jul 2026.

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   Record references

   Release reference

   083978-2025

   Published tags

   planning

3. Planning record updated

   17 Dec 2025

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   Record references

   Release reference

   084063-2025

   Published tags

   planningUpdate

4. Planning record updated

   17 Dec 2025

   Latest variant observed by Bidwake on 16 Jul 2026.

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Awards and suppliers

Published award and contract facts

• Lot 1. Adult Skills Fund(ASF) and Free Courses For Jobs (FCFJ)

  Buyer: Devon County CouncilSupplier: Weston College

  End date in notice

  13 Jul 2029Date from the linked contract

  Value shown in notice

  Value not published

  Official source

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  About this figure

  • This award names more than one supplier but does not divide the published value between them. The figure is shown for context and is not assigned to one supplier.

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  Source

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  Award or lot reference

  1

• Lot 1. Adult Skills Fund(ASF) and Free Courses For Jobs (FCFJ)

  Buyer: Devon County CouncilSupplier: YOUNG DEVON

  End date in notice

  13 Jul 2029Date from the linked contract

  Value shown in notice

  Value not published

  Official source

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Related evidence

Published terms and linked processes

• Renewal information is statedLot 1

  There is an option to extend for a further 2 years.

  Published 17 Feb 2026.Open supporting notice 014536-2026
• Renewal information is statedLot 2

  There is an option to extend for a further 2 years.

  Published 17 Feb 2026.Open supporting notice 014536-2026
• Renewal information is statedLot 3

  There is an option to extend for a further 2 years.

  Published 17 Feb 2026.Open supporting notice 014536-2026
• Renewal information is statedLot 1

  There is an option to extend the Open Framework for a further 2 years. The Open Framework including all schemes established under it is expected to operate for up to 5 years.

  Published 13 Mar 2026.Open supporting notice 023151-2026
• Renewal information is statedLot 2

  There is an option to extend the Open Framework for a further 2 years. The Open Framework including all schemes established under it is expected to operate for up to 5 years.

  Published 13 Mar 2026.Open supporting notice 023151-2026
• Renewal information is statedLot 3

  There is an option to extend the Open Framework for a further 2 years. The Open Framework including all schemes established under it is expected to operate for up to 5 years.

  Published 13 Mar 2026.Open supporting notice 023151-2026

No exact source-published process relationship was found.