Tender

Hard and Soft Skills Training Provider

SALIX FINANCE LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 17:48

Planning

12 Dec 2025 at 16:41

Summary of the contracting process

SALIX Finance Ltd, a central government public authority based in London, is actively engaged in an open procurement process entitled "Hard and Soft Skills Training Provider." This process involves a dual-lotted tender for training services in hard and soft skills, requiring providers to deliver a wide range of courses via a Learning Management System (LMS). The courses are to be offered in flexible formats, including in-person, off-site, on-site, and virtual methods. The procurement is in its tender stage, with key deadlines set for March 2026, including an enquiry period ending on 5 March 2026 and a final tender submission deadline on 12 March 2026. The total estimated contract value for both lots is £350,000, catering services within the regions UKD3 and UKI in the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses focusing on educational and training services. Ideal candidates would be those who can proficiently manage and deliver diverse training courses using an LMS and adapt content delivery across various formats. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this tender, as mentioned under the suitability criteria. Given the significant investment in training services, companies specialising in enhancing workforce capabilities in hard and soft skills will find this tender conducive to business growth and an opportunity to expand or establish a presence within specific regions of the UK. The contract, with the potential for a 12-month extension, offers sustained engagement with a prominent public authority.

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Notice Title

Hard and Soft Skills Training Provider

Notice Description

A dual-lotted procurement for hard skills and soft skills, where providers must be able to manage and deliver a wide range of courses using a LMS. Courses must be provided in a variety of mediums including in-person, off- and onsite, and virtual.

Lot Information

Hard Skills Training Provider

A procurement for hard skills, where providers must be able to manage and deliver a wide range of courses using a LMS. Courses must be provided in a variety of mediums including in-person, off- and onsite, and virtual.

Renewal: The Contracting Authority would provide advanced notice if the additional 12-month extension is to be utilised. Multiple extensions are not possible for this tender.

Soft Skills Training Provider

A procurement for soft skills, where providers must be able to manage and deliver a wide range of courses using a LMS. Courses must be provided in a variety of mediums including in-person, off- and onsite, and virtual.

Renewal: The Contracting Authority would provide advanced notice if the additional 12-month extension is to be utilised. Multiple extensions are not possible for this tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f52b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012148-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£292,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£292,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
22 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALIX FINANCE LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@salixfinance.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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