Tender

Learning and Development Training Services Framework

DORSET COUNCIL

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19 Feb 2026 at 15:57

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02 Aug 2022 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council has launched an updated tender process for the acquisition of Learning and Development Training Services within Children’s Services and Adults Services, as well as for the Pan-Dorset Safeguarding Boards covering Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. The procurement is designed as a Light Touch Regime framework under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, operating similarly to a Dynamic Purchasing System to allow flexible supplier participation. The procurement falls under the services category with an industry classification of Training Services (CPV code 80500000). As a result of an amendment, the contract end date has been extended from 31 March 2027 to 23 February 2029. Interested parties are invited to submit their proposals electronically as per the open procedure outlined, with the procurement stage currently at the Tender stage.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in the delivery of training services, offering scope for growth by joining a comprehensive framework led by Dorset Council. A diverse range of providers, including businesses of all sizes and service delivery methods like live online sessions, e-learning, face-to-face, or hybrid models, are encouraged to apply. Companies specialising in training across different domains can benefit from ongoing admissions and flexible participation, bringing innovative courses to organisations in key geographical locations, thereby expanding their market footprint and collaborating with regional authorities to provide essential training services.

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Notice Title

Learning and Development Training Services Framework

Notice Description

Dorset Council is seeking a broad range of providers who can deliver these services across Children's Services and Adults Services. Training services will also be required by the Pan-Dorset Safeguarding Boards which cover the geographical areas of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. We are seeking a diverse range of training providers to join the Framework e.g. businesses of all sizes including sole traders and differing delivery methods. Dependent on needs, training courses will be delivered either: 'live' online, e-learning, face-to-face or a hybrid of these delivery methods. Providers do not need to be able to deliver training to both services in order to apply for a place on the Framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dorset Council wishes to replace its Framework for Learning and Development Training Services which comes to an end in March 2023 and is seeking a broad range of providers who can deliver these services across Children's Services and Adults Services. Training services will also be required by the Pan-Dorset Safeguarding Boards which cover the geographical areas of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. We are seeking a diverse range of training providers to join the Framework e.g. businesses of all sizes including sole traders and differing delivery methods. Dependent on needs, training courses will be delivered either: 'live' online, e-learning, face-to-face or a hybrid of these delivery methods. Providers do not need to be able to deliver training to both services in order to apply for a place on the Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03583e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015386-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - 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
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Lisa Hosking
Contact Email
lisa.hosking@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1305225523

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

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