Planning

Learning and Development 2

GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY

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Planning

28 Apr 2026 at 15:11

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Government Commercial Agency has initiated a tender for a commercial agreement titled "Learning and Development 2," focused on providing a range of training services to UK public sector organisations. This procurement, presently in the planning stage, falls under the category of education and training services and is part of the central government's efforts to enhance skills development across various disciplines. The anticipated contract period is planned from 8th December 2027 to 7th December 2035, with a future notice expected by 9th June 2027. The agency, located in Liverpool, is overseeing this substantial procurement valued at £1.2 billion gross, establishing a framework agreement expected to benefit multiple facets of the public sector.

Opportunities abound for businesses specialising in learning and development services, with the scope including off-the-shelf courses, coaching and mentoring, managed learning services, bespoke training services, learning management systems, and adult skills training services. Enterprises equipped to deliver high-quality educational resources or innovative training solutions are well-suited to compete for this tender. By engaging with this procurement, businesses can establish significant contracts with the central government, fostering long-term growth and expansion by becoming a key provider in the UK's extensive public sector education framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Learning and Development 2

Notice Description

This commercial agreement will enable UK public sector organisations to procure a range of Learning and Development (L&D) services including off-the-shelf courses, coaching and mentoring services, managed learning services, bespoke training services, learning management systems, and adult skills training services from various funding streams.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038776-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jun 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Dec 2027 - 7 Dec 2035 Over 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
GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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