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Integrated Settlement Skills Programme

Awarded to AIM 2 LEARN LTD, ALPHA CARE AGENCY LIMITED, B-SKILL LIMITED +21 more

North East Combined Authority(buyer)

Published
Published 31 March 2026
Deadline
Closed 18 May 2026

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Overview

North East Combined Authority is procuring integrated settlement skills provision across three strands: Skills Foundation (building essential skills and confidence for employment-barrier groups), Skills Activation (technical and sector-specific training at Levels 2–3), and Skills for Work (employer-aligned training addressing skill shortages). The contract, valued at £80 million, is currently in evaluation following a May 2026 tender deadline.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£80,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
31 March 2026
Questions by
7 May 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Adult and other education servicesTraining services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£23,250,000
Award date
1 September 2026
Contract period
31 July 2026 → 31 July 2027
Winners
  • AIM 2 LEARN LTD
  • ALPHA CARE AGENCY LIMITED
  • B-SKILL LIMITED
  • BACK TO WORK TRAINING LIMITED
  • CASTLEVIEW GROUP TRAINING LIMITED
  • GEM PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
  • Gateshead College
  • HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING LIMITED
  • LEARNING CURVE GROUP LIMITED
  • Leep Talent Limited
  • MOMENTUM RECRUITMENT LIMITED
  • NCG
  • New College Durham
  • OPTIMUM SKILLS LIMITED
  • PENSHAW VIEW TRAINING LIMITED
  • RE:GEN ACADEMY LIMITED
  • REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
  • RELEASE POTENTIAL LTD
  • SPORTSCAPE TRAINING LTD
  • THINK EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
  • TLG BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
  • TRN (TRAIN) LTD.
  • WINNOVATION LIMITED
  • ZENITH TRAINING LIMITED

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    16 September 2026

  2. Contract

    7 September 2026

  3. Contract

    5 August 2026

  4. Contract Notice

    17 April 2026

  5. Prior Information Notice

    1 April 2026

  6. Prior Information Notice

    31 March 2026

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