Planning

Modified Dynamic Purchasing System for Apprenticeship Training Providers

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 07:40

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Modified Dynamic Purchasing System for Apprenticeship Training Providers," with a focus on education and training services within the UK. This is a substantial project located in Lincoln, United Kingdom, with a planned contract period commencing on 4th March 2028 and concluding on 3rd March 2038. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 8th June 2027. The total estimated contract value is £20 million, under a services category, and it will proceed as a dynamic purchasing system with a legal basis rooted in UK legislation 2023/54.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those providing apprenticeship training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the system supports such entities. With the contract duration spanning a decade, it provides a stable and long-term growth opportunity for training providers seeking to expand or solidify their market presence in the public sector. Businesses with the capability to contribute to a framework agreement and meet the requirements of a sub-central government authority may find this opportunity particularly beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Modified Dynamic Purchasing System for Apprenticeship Training Providers

Notice Description

Modified Dynamic Purchasing System for the Procurement of Apprenticeship Training Providers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046002-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jun 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Mar 2028 - 3 Mar 2038 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
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
Post Town
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Further Information

Notice Documents

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