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# Supply of Training, Learning and Development Solutions

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-197d1f95-5bfd-4176-b059-3a46fa6598e4

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by Kent County Council, trading as Procurement Services, for the "Supply of Training, Learning and Development Solutions." This opportunity falls under the industry category of training services (CPV: 80500000) and spans a wide geographic range including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and beyond. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, concluding its tender stage on 12 May 2025, with the contract period scheduled from 14 May 2025 to 2 March 2029. This represents a significant project with a total value estimated at £750,000,000, reflecting its comprehensive nature in addressing various training needs for diverse locations.

This framework agreement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses capable of providing training services covering a broad spectrum of topics such as business skills, digital technology, and health and safety, among others. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, alongside larger entities like KPMG LLP and The University of Kent. By offering tailored or bespoke training and development solutions, suppliers can enhance their market presence and expand their client base across the UK and internationally. This contract not only provides business expansion possibilities but also promotes industry diversification by engaging various business scales and types.

## Notice

Services that can be procured under this Framework Agreement include, but are not limited to the list below. *Consultancy, Audit and Advice *Platform Provision *Standard off the Shelf Training Courses *Tailored/Bespoke Training Packages Suppliers will also be expected to offer full support including, but not limited to: *Account Management *Audit Services *Bookings *Evaluation and Feedback *Helpdesk Support *Individual Training Engagement (Marketing and Communications) *Invoicing *MI and Reporting *Platform provision with access to a wide range of training and enhance the learning experience *Venue Management Training topics may include but be not limited to the following; *Bespoke training *Business Skills *Coaching and Mentoring *Continuing Professional Development *Digital, Data and Technology *Financial Services *Health and Safety *Languages *Leadership and Management *Legal and Compliance *Learning Management Software, Delivery and Content *Learning Management Consultancy *Mandatory/Compliance Training *Project and Programme Management *Specialist *Wellbeing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/537ed018-323c-4075-9b0b-54b58dbd043d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2025 - 2 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES) |
| Locality | WEST MALLING |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4YT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Kings Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | ACCELER8 GLOBAL; ASTUTIS; BIP GROUP; FOCUS GAMES LTD T/A FOCUS; INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS; KPMG; ME LEARNING; OPEN ELMS; OPTIMA TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY; PREMIER PEOPLE SOLUTIONS LTD T/A PREMIER PARTNERSHIP; REAL GROUP; REED LEARNING; THE HUMAN EDGE GROUP; THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 14 May 2025 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/537ed018-323c-4075-9b0b-54b58dbd043d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/537ed018-323c-4075-9b0b-54b58dbd043d
  14th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=948007951
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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