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Training Provision to Support Educated Other Than At School (EOTAS

Caerphilly County Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Caerphilly County Borough Council awarded education and training work to Educ8 Training Group Limited and ARC Labour Solutions Ltd on 16 July 2026.

The notice gives a value of £1,200,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2026.

It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

CContract award notice for the Training Provision to Support Educated Other Than At School (EOTAS) following an open tender process. This notice is to advise the market the outcome from the open tender process and the intension to award the lots to the named service providers outlined in this notice and to commence the voluntary standstill. This contract was awarded in lots as outlined below Lot 1 – Construction – awarded to ARC Labour Solutions Ltd, at cost of £486,720.00 EX VAT and £584.064.00 Including VAT for the four year period. Lot 2 - Hair and Beauty – awarded to Educ8 Training Group Limited at a cost of £789,999.60 ex vat and £947,999.52 including VAT Lot 3 - Digital Skills - awarded to Educ8 Training Group Limited at a cost of £644,467.20 ex vat and £773,360.64 including VAT

Lots

LotTradeValue
Construction
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028
What this lot covers

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.

Training, Education services£400,000
Hair and Beauty
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028
What this lot covers

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.

Training, Education services£400,000
Digital Skills
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028
What this lot covers

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.

Training, Education services£400,000

Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Educ8 Training Group Limited
ARC Labour Solutions Ltd (SME)
7 bids received
Construction£1,921,187
Awarded 16 July 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 036958-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 036984-2026
  3. Tender notice · UK4, notice 044471-2026
  4. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 069846-2026

About the buyer

Caerphilly County Borough CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

136

Awards

51

Suppliers it has used most for education

  • Apex Educate Limited2 contracts
  • First4maths Academy Limited2 contracts
  • National Museum of Wales2 contracts
  • Rondo Media Cyf2 contracts
  • ARC Labour Solutions Ltd1 contract
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From notice 036958-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 April 2026, last updated 23 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.