---
title: "Learning and Skills DPS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0428af"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2023-12-20"
---

# Learning and Skills DPS

Buyer: THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0428af

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is planning to establish a new contracting vehicle to support public sector organisations in the provision of skills and learning. This procurement process aims to create a Pan Government Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Learning and Skills requirements, valued at £3 billion GBP. The planned agreement will offer opportunities for national and regional providers to support UK public sector bodies in procuring Learning and Skills provisions across various authorities and government departments. Market engagement events are scheduled for February/March 2024 to develop the scope and operation of this new commercial agreement.

This tender for the 'Learning and Skills DPS' presents opportunities for businesses in the education and training services industry to participate. Suitable businesses could include those offering adult education services, training services, and other education-related services. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with market engagement activities set to take place in early 2024. Interested parties should take note of the submission deadline for responses by 26th January 2024. The Crown Commercial Service, acting on behalf of the Minister for the Cabinet Office, is the contracting authority overseeing this procurement process.

## Notice

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a Pan Government Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to support the provision of Learning and Skills requirements that can be utilised by Mayoral Combined Authorities, Devolved Administrations, Local Authorities, Educational Institutions and Central Government Departments The new agreement will offer a range of national and regional providers to support UK public sector bodies to run procurements for Learning and Skills provisions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CCS will be creating a supply market that enables the procurement of learning and skills requirements, across all ages to support the development of the skills they require to progress into, or within, work; or to equip them for an apprenticeship and/or other tertiary qualifications. The new agreement will provide a route to market for Learning and Skills provision across Mayoral Combined Authorities, Devolved Administrations, Local Authorities, Educational Institutions and Central Government Departments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037475-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2023 at 13:46 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037475-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.gle/c4MTysoGNAFrJebNA
- https://www.gov.uk/ccs

## Provenance

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