Planning

Learning and Skills DPS

THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Planning

20 Dec 2023 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is planning to establish a new contracting vehicle to support public sector organisations in the provision of skills and learning. This procurement process aims to create a Pan Government Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Learning and Skills requirements, valued at £3 billion GBP. The planned agreement will offer opportunities for national and regional providers to support UK public sector bodies in procuring Learning and Skills provisions across various authorities and government departments. Market engagement events are scheduled for February/March 2024 to develop the scope and operation of this new commercial agreement.

This tender for the 'Learning and Skills DPS' presents opportunities for businesses in the education and training services industry to participate. Suitable businesses could include those offering adult education services, training services, and other education-related services. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with market engagement activities set to take place in early 2024. Interested parties should take note of the submission deadline for responses by 26th January 2024. The Crown Commercial Service, acting on behalf of the Minister for the Cabinet Office, is the contracting authority overseeing this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Learning and Skills DPS

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a Pan Government Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to support the provision of Learning and Skills requirements that can be utilised by Mayoral Combined Authorities, Devolved Administrations, Local Authorities, Educational Institutions and Central Government Departments The new agreement will offer a range of national and regional providers to support UK public sector bodies to run procurements for Learning and Skills provisions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CCS will be creating a supply market that enables the procurement of learning and skills requirements, across all ages to support the development of the skills they require to progress into, or within, work; or to equip them for an apprenticeship and/or other tertiary qualifications. The new agreement will provide a route to market for Learning and Skills provision across Mayoral Combined Authorities, Devolved Administrations, Local Authorities, Educational Institutions and Central Government Departments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0428af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037475-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3454102222

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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