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Planning

30 Jun 2026 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, a sub-central government public authority located in Bristol, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for an "Operational and Compliance Training and Assessment Framework." This tender, under the ID FCCN003201, focuses on training services and is categorized within the services industry, specifically targeting site, plant, and equipment training and assessments. A preliminary market engagement notice was published on 30th June 2026, with interested suppliers required to register their interest by 28th July 2026. The framework is set to commence on 1st April 2027 and conclude on 31st March 2031.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in training services to engage with Forestry England and become part of a longstanding framework agreement. Start-ups, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this tender particularly appealing, as it emphasises inclusivity and provides prospects for business expansion through long-term government collaboration. Suppliers capable of offering customised training solutions that align with the detailed modules required by Forestry England are well-suited to compete in this tender.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Forestry Commission Operational and Compliance Training and Assessment Framework

Notice Description

Forestry England has a future opportunity for a framework for the provision of site, plant and equipment training and assessments. A full list of required modules is attached to this notice. Forestry England are currently conducting market research to gauge market interest, and to ensure that our tender documentation is aligned to market standards.

Planning Information

Suppliers interested in this future tender opportunity should register their interest by no later than 5pm 28/07/2026 by completing the research questionnaire available at https://app.panacea-software.com/ForestryCommission/eRFX-Public/ResearchOpportunities.aspx When registering your interest, please indicate which of the training/assessment modules you are interested in delivering.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bfc2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061071-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

80500000 - 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
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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