ESFA's procured Adult Skills Fund contracts expire on 1 August 2027. The DfE has confirmed there will be no national re-procurement for 2027/28. Instead, non-devolved ASF funding will transfer to local and combined authorities, which are already beginning their own commissioning processes.
1 October 2026
This guide contains information for providers with a current Education and Skills Funding Agency funding agreement and AEB allocation.
Data file for AEB devolution, showing the funding bodies responsible for funding each postcode in England.
This guide provides an overview of the adult education budget (AEB) devolution operational guidance.
Data files showing which funding body is responsible for adult skills funding for each postcode in England, including mayoral combined authority areas.
Devolved authority for delivering Adult Education Budget.
Devolved authority for delivering Adult Education Budget.
Devolved authority for delivering Adult Education Budget.
Devolved authority for delivering Adult Education Budget.
Devolved authority for delivering Adult Education Budget.
Devolved authority for delivering Adult Education Budget (previously known as Sheffield City Region).
Devolved authority for delivering Adult Education Budget.
Devolved authority for delivering Adult Education Budget.
Devolved authority for delivering Adult Education Budget.
Devolved authority for delivering Adult Education Budget.