Planning

Adult Skills and Employment Programmes

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 Oct 2025 at 13:21

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Adult Skills and Employment Programmes," aimed at supporting the delivery of the Combined Authority (CCA) skills devolution from 2026/27 onwards. This opportunity falls under the Education and Training Services industry category (CPV: 80000000) and is set to be delivered in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The process will involve setting up an Open Framework Agreement under the Light Touch Regime. Key dates include online Pre-Market Engagement (PME) sessions scheduled for 4th and 6th November 2025 and an engagement end date of 5th November 2025. The formal procurement process is anticipated to commence in November 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those interested in long-term collaboration with Lincolnshire County Council. Given the open framework agreement approach, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider participating, providing them with a platform to expand their offerings and contribute to regional skills development. Attendance at the upcoming PME sessions can provide valuable insights and establish potential partnerships, though it remains optional and will not impact future competition outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult Skills and Employment Programmes

Notice Description

Lincolnshire County Council is preparing to establish an Open Framework Agreement under the Light Touch Regime for the delivery of Adult Skills and Employment Programmes. This long-term commercial route to market will underpin the delivery of the CCA skills devolution from 2026/27 onwards. As part of this process, the Council will be hosting two online Pre-Market Engagement (PME) sessions via Microsoft Teams. These will take place on 4th November starting at 14:00 on 4th November and 6th November starting at 09:00. Interested providers are invited to attend either session (only one session). Please note that this is not a call for competition. Participation in the PME sessions is entirely optional and will not influence the outcome of any future procurement. The formal procurement process is anticipated to commence in November 2025. Further details including webnair access links are available accessing https://procontract.due-north.com the project reference is DN794015

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d51191e-42cd-42ff-9388-6bf96d16e440
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d11717-1740-4cc3-96b3-16bc724ea0a6
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Further Information

Notice Documents

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