Skip to content
3 September 2026

Six-month delay for Tees Valley adult education

ITPs re-bid to deliver training in shortened timeframe after contract controversy

Josh Mellor

More from this author
4 min read
|

Listen to this story

Members can listen to an AI-generated audio version of this article.

1.0x

Audio narration uses an AI-generated voice.

0:00 0:00

Money earmarked for adult education in Tees Valley will not be released for another six months as the region’s mayoral authority reruns a procurement.

The three-year adult skills fund (ASF) contract, worth up to £21 million, was due to begin delivery last month, providing training for unemployed people studying up to level 3.

But Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) has now published a fresh tender, with a late September deadline for submissions and a planned contract start date of February.

Become a member for unlimited access to FE Week

Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism on FE and skills, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits.

subscribe

If you have an account, please login.

Sign in
Share

Explore more on these topics

No Comments

Featured jobs from FE Week jobs / Schools Week jobs

Browse more news