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title: "Adult Skills and Learning DPS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0429dc"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2024-12-05"
---

# Adult Skills and Learning DPS

Buyer: THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0429dc

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS), acting as the buying organisation for the Minister for the Cabinet Office, has initiated a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) titled "Adult Skills and Learning DPS" aimed at the provision of education and training services under CPV code 80000000. This procurement process is designed to support public sector bodies including Mayoral Combined Authorities, Devolved Administrations, Local Authorities, Education Establishments, and Central Government Departments across the UK. The procurement is currently in the tender stage with opportunities available up to the end of 2028. This initiative includes the new agreement's route to market for all 19+ funding streams, such as the Adult Education Budget (AEB).

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for providers of education and training services. Businesses specialising in adult education, skills training, and apprenticeship services will find this an ideal platform to expand their outreach and secure long-term government contracts. By participating in this DPS, qualified regional and national providers can effectively support the UK public sector in addressing adult learning and skills requirements, facilitating career progression and further qualifications. The procurement method is a restricted procedure, and businesses must comply with Cyber Essentials requirements and provide necessary documentation such as economic and technical selection criteria to qualify.

## 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 Adult Learning and Skills requirements that can be utilised by Mayoral Combined Authorities, Devolved Administrations, Local Authorities, Education Establishments and Central Government Departments. The new agreement will offer a range of pre-qualified regional and national providers to support UK public sector bodies in running procurements for Adult Learning and Skills provisions. CCS will be creating a supply market that enables the procurement of education and training for those aged 19 years and above to help them develop 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 all available 19+ funding streams (including Adult Education Budget (AEB)) that are used by Mayoral Combined Authorities, Devolved Administrations, Local Authorities, Education Establishments and Central Government Departments.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This DPS allows for the provision of publicly funded skills training for adults (aged 19 and over), and young adults (aged 16 to 18), to support the development of skills to progress into, or within, work; or to equip them for an apprenticeship and/or tertiary qualification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039156-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2028 |
| Future notice date | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 5 Dec 2024 at 08:51 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039156-2024
- 16 Jul 2024 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021922-2024
- 27 Dec 2023 at 12:50 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037938-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60e53aed-ab91-4c15-a1ab-ecf831796f4a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c78a7750-70c7-4d04-adab-0e9f32990804
- https://www.gov.uk/ccs
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gMaIEIqEyY&authuser=0

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