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Training Provision to Support Educated Other Than At School (EOTAS

Awarded to ARC Labour Solutions Ltd, Educ8 Training Group

Caerphilly County Borough Council(buyer)

Published
Published 23 April 2026
Deadline
Closed 19 June 2026
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Overview

Caerphilly County Borough Council has awarded a contract for training provision to support Education Other Than At School (EOTAS) following an open tender process. The contract was split into three lots: Construction (awarded to ARC Labour Solutions Ltd for £584,064 including VAT), Hair and Beauty (awarded to Educ8 Training Group for £947,999.52 including VAT), and Digital Skills (awarded to Educ8 Training Group for £773,360.64 including VAT), with a combined contract value of £1,921,186.80. The award was made on 15 July 2026 and the voluntary standstill period has commenced.

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Lots (3)

  • Construction

    The course will provide EOTAS learners with no prior construction experience an industry-level programme that delivers essential construction skills and hands-on “multi-skills” training leading to City & Guilds Level 1 Award, Certificate or Diploma in Construction Skills (or equivalent), while also giving them practical knowledge and experience of the construction sector to prepare them for progression to Level 2 qualifications or apprenticeships.

    £1,921,187Won by ARC Labour Solutions LtdWon by Educ8 Training Group

  • Hair and Beauty

    The course will provide EOTAS learners with little or no experience with foundational practical skills in hairdressing and beauty therapy, delivering an accredited course that promotes technical competence and professional standards while providing hands-on experience and sector knowledge to prepare them for progression to Level 2 qualifications or apprenticeships.

    £400,000

  • Digital Skills

    The course will introduce EOTAS learners with limited or no prior experience to essential digital competencies, focusing on creativity, communication and the safe use of technology, while providing an accessible and supportive foundation that enables progression into further education or employment.

    £400,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£1,200,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
23 April 2026
Questions by
16 June 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Education and training servicesSecondary education servicesTraining servicesVocational training servicesIndustrial and technical training servicesIndustrial training services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£1,921,187
Award date
15 July 2026
Contract period
31 August 2026 → 31 August 2028
Winners
  • ARC Labour Solutions Ltd
  • Educ8 Training Group

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    23 July 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    14 May 2026

  3. Planning Update

    23 April 2026

  4. Prior Information Notice

    23 April 2026

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