Award

Supply of Training, Learning and Development Solutions

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)

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Award

14 May 2025 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Kent County Council, trading as Procurement Services, for the "Supply of Training, Learning and Development Solutions." This opportunity falls under the industry category of training services (CPV: 80500000) and spans a wide geographic range including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and beyond. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, concluding its tender stage on 12 May 2025, with the contract period scheduled from 14 May 2025 to 2 March 2029. This represents a significant project with a total value estimated at £750,000,000, reflecting its comprehensive nature in addressing various training needs for diverse locations.

This framework agreement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses capable of providing training services covering a broad spectrum of topics such as business skills, digital technology, and health and safety, among others. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, alongside larger entities like KPMG LLP and The University of Kent. By offering tailored or bespoke training and development solutions, suppliers can enhance their market presence and expand their client base across the UK and internationally. This contract not only provides business expansion possibilities but also promotes industry diversification by engaging various business scales and types.

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Notice Title

Supply of Training, Learning and Development Solutions

Notice Description

Services that can be procured under this Framework Agreement include, but are not limited to the list below. *Consultancy, Audit and Advice *Platform Provision *Standard off the Shelf Training Courses *Tailored/Bespoke Training Packages Suppliers will also be expected to offer full support including, but not limited to: *Account Management *Audit Services *Bookings *Evaluation and Feedback *Helpdesk Support *Individual Training Engagement (Marketing and Communications) *Invoicing *MI and Reporting *Platform provision with access to a wide range of training and enhance the learning experience *Venue Management Training topics may include but be not limited to the following; *Bespoke training *Business Skills *Coaching and Mentoring *Continuing Professional Development *Digital, Data and Technology *Financial Services *Health and Safety *Languages *Leadership and Management *Legal and Compliance *Learning Management Software, Delivery and Content *Learning Management Consultancy *Mandatory/Compliance Training *Project and Programme Management *Specialist *Wellbeing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-197d1f95-5bfd-4176-b059-3a46fa6598e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/537ed018-323c-4075-9b0b-54b58dbd043d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2025 - 2 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

ACCELER8 GLOBAL

ASTUTIS

BIP GROUP

FOCUS GAMES LTD T/A FOCUS

INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS

KPMG

ME LEARNING

OPEN ELMS

OPTIMA TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY

PREMIER PEOPLE SOLUTIONS LTD T/A PREMIER PARTNERSHIP

REAL GROUP

REED LEARNING

THE HUMAN EDGE GROUP

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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