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 Become a member to listen to this article Subscribe 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