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Provision of COTC Training for Hazardous and Non-Hazardous RHWS & WTS Operations

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Jul 2026 at 09:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is managing a procurement process for the "Provision of COTC Training for Hazardous and Non-Hazardous RHWS & WTS Operations" in Leicester. This public authority seeks a competent and accredited supplier to deliver vocational training services to support the operations at Recycling and Household Waste Sites and Waste Transfer Stations. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with an open competition method under a below-threshold categorisation, and is designed to provide a comprehensive, end-to-end service. The tender period is set to end on 31st July 2026, with an enquiry period closing on 24th July 2026. The contract will commence on 1st September 2026 and end on 31st August 2031, valued at £100,000 net, extending to a gross value of £120,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in vocational training. Businesses that are approved CIWM (WAMITAB) and/or City & Guilds assessment centres, and capable of offering high-quality, fully managed training services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The opportunity aligns with the services industry category and encourages the submission of electronic proposals. Competing firms should focus on offering quality and cost-effective training solutions, considering that the award criteria prioritize passing quality marks and a competitive pricing strategy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of COTC Training for Hazardous and Non-Hazardous RHWS & WTS Operations

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council (LCC) is seeking to award a competent and accredited supplier for the Provision of COTC Training for Hazardous and Non-Hazardous at LCC Recycling and Household Waste Sites (RHWS) & Waste Transfer Stations (WTS). The appointed supplier must be an approved CIWM (WAMITAB) and/or City & Guilds assessment centre, authorised to deliver the relevant vocational qualifications. The supplier shall provide a fully managed end-to-end service to support candidates in achieving the required COTC qualification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c837
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065021-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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