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Adult Skills and Employment Programmes

Lincolnshire County Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Apr 2026 at 15:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

06 Mar 2026 at 16:10

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

21 Nov 2025 at 11:22

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has awarded contracts under the Adult Skills and Employment Programmes Framework for 2025-2029, encompassing three main lots: Non-Accredited Learning, Accredited Skills Programmes, and Other Programmes. Located in Lincoln, UK, the framework is classified under public authority - sub-central government. The procurement follows an open procedure method adhering to a light-touch regime. Contracts are signed with suppliers for a period starting 23 March 2026, lasting until 22 March 2030, potentially extending to 2034. The total framework value is £100 million, aiming to address both educational and employment training needs. Businesses must pay particular attention to key dates such as 9 January 2026 for the tender submissions and strive to ensure quality in their offers, as this is a significant award criterion.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary sector organisations interested in expanding their reach within educational and employment training services. Businesses with expertise in non-accredited adult learning, accredited skills programmes, and specialised training that aligns with local economic priorities stand to benefit significantly from partnering with Lincolnshire County Council. The framework allows for periodic refreshing, ensuring inclusion of innovative suppliers that can deliver competitive and enhanced services over time. Its scale and scope make it particularly attractive to organisations engaged in education and training services within the UKF region and beyond. By participating, businesses can strengthen their position in the market and contribute to local workforce development and economic prosperity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult Skills and Employment Programmes

Notice Description

This framework is seeking to appoint providers to the Adult Skills and Employment Programmes Framework 2025-2029. Further Competitions will be held annually ahead of each new academic year and occasionally as additional requirements are identified. Lot No: 1 Non Accredited Learning Delivery of non-accredited adult learning programmes, including employability and progression-focused provision, community learning, and engagement activities Lot No: 2 Accredited Skills Programmes Delivery of accredited adult skills programmes, including Entry Level to Level 2 qualifications, Level 3 vocational and technical qualifications, Higher Technical Qualifications, and core skills such as English, math's, and digital skills Lot No: 3 Other Programmes Delivery of specialised and innovative adult skills programmes, including Skills Bootcamps and sector-focused training aligned to local economic and workforce priorities.

Lot Information

Non Accredited Learning

Renewal: At one year intervals and at the discretion of the contracting authority.

Accredited Skills Programmes

Renewal: At one year intervals and at the discretion of the contracting authority.

Other Programmes

Renewal: At one year intervals and at the discretion of the contracting authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e622
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033897-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20267 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
65
Supplier Names

3 counties accounts Training Service LTD (3CATS LTD)

Abbey Access Centre Ltd

Acorn Training Ltd

Acts Trust

Boston College

Community Learning in Partnership (CLIP) CIC

Community Press Office Ltd

CT SKILLS LIMITED

Derby Business College Limited

DN Colleges Group

East Lindsey ITeC

Education Development Trust

Gainsborough Trinity Foundation

FRANKLIN COLLEGE TRUST

GET SKILLS EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING LTD

Grantham College

HCF CATCH LIMITED

Learning Curve Group

Learning4life-GY

Lincoln College

Lincolnshire Training Hub

MAYA RAIL TECHNICAL TRAINING & CONSULTANCY LTD

MCGOVERN ASSESSMENTS LIMITED

MEDEX (GROUP) LTD

MOMENTUM RECRUITMENT LIMITED

NORTHWEST EDUCATION AND TRAINING LIMITED

Orangebox Training Solutions

Pathway First Limited

PETER SMYTHE TRANSPORT TRAINING LIMITED

Realise Learning and Employment Limited

Riverside Access and Training Centre Gainsborough

SCL EDUCATION & TRAINING LIMITED

Shine Lincolnshire

Seagull Recycling Ltd

CURIOSITY GLOBAL EDUCATION LTD

SKILLS-UK, EDUCATION & TRAINING LIMITED

Staff Power Training Limited

Steadfast Training Ltd

TaylorITEX CIC

Teach Vocation Group Ltd

TEC Partnership

Tech Educators

Tempus Training

THE SKILLS BLUEPRINT LTD

The Skills Network

Choose ICT Ltd

THINK EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

TOTAL FUTURES LTD

University of Derby

University of Lincoln

Workers' Educational Association

WORKPAYS LIMITED

Inspire Education Group

BISHOP BURTON RISEHOLME LIMITED

AKG (UK) Learning Limited

Hull College

I & F LIMITED

NEWCASTLE COLLEGE GROUP (NCG

AIM 2 LEARN LTD

Aspire Sporting Academy Ltd

DMR Training & Consultancy Ltd

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust

The Construction Skills People Ltd

TRN (Train) Ltd

Enterprise4all (North West) Limited

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