Planning

Learning and Development Suppliers Framework

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Feb 2026 at 11:34

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a "Learning and Development Suppliers Framework," aimed at securing external providers of training services. The procurement, classified under the 'Education and training services' category (CPV code: 80000000), is scheduled to commence its contract period from 1st April 2026 and potentially extend to 31st March 2034. The procurement follows a light touch regime and is designed as an open, multi-lotted framework. Potential bidders should note a future notice expected by 31st March 2026, highlighting upcoming opportunities before the framework's initiation.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in training service provision to collaborate with a sub-central government public authority. Businesses providing education and training services should consider engaging in this framework to expand their market reach in West Sussex, United Kingdom. The framework's open and flexible structure can facilitate long-term business growth, allowing companies to capture steady demand and showcase their expertise in implementing innovative training solutions. Interested suppliers are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming stages in this strategically significant procurement initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Learning and Development Suppliers Framework

Notice Description

Open Light Touch multi-lotted framework for the provision of external providers of training services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064af2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011307-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bsdprocurement@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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