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title: "Provision of COTC Training for Hazardous and Non-Hazardous RHWS & WTS Operations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c837"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-10"
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# Provision of COTC Training for Hazardous and Non-Hazardous RHWS & WTS Operations

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c837

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065021-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 09:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065021-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065021-2026
  10th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leics.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ae7252b3-3c7c-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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