Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-05e622
- Published by:
- Lincolnshire County Council
- Authority ID:
- AA20784
- Publication date:
- 22 November 2025
- Deadline date:
- 09 January 2026
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
This framework is seeking to appoint providers to the Adult Skills and Employment Programmes Framework 2025-2029. Further Competitions will be held annually ahead of each new academic year and occasionally as additional requirements are identified.Lot No: 1 Non Accredited LearningDelivery of non-accredited adult learning programmes, including employability and progression-focused provision, community learning, and engagement activitiesLot No: 2 Accredited Skills ProgrammesDelivery of accredited adult skills programmes, including Entry Level to Level 2 qualifications, Level 3 vocational and technical qualifications, Higher Technical Qualifications, and core skills such as English, math’s, and digital skillsLot No: 3 Other ProgrammesDelivery of specialised and innovative adult skills programmes, including Skills Bootcamps and sector-focused training aligned to local economic and workforce priorities.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
PL24/111
Procurement description
This framework is seeking to appoint providers to the Adult Skills and Employment Programmes Framework 2025-2029. Further Competitions will be held annually ahead of each new academic year and occasionally as additional requirements are identified.
Lot No: 1 Non Accredited Learning
Delivery of non-accredited adult learning programmes, including employability and progression-focused provision, community learning, and engagement activities
Lot No: 2 Accredited Skills Programmes
Delivery of accredited adult skills programmes, including Entry Level to Level 2 qualifications, Level 3 vocational and technical qualifications, Higher Technical Qualifications, and core skills such as English, math’s, and digital skills
Lot No: 3 Other Programmes
Delivery of specialised and innovative adult skills programmes, including Skills Bootcamps and sector-focused training aligned to local economic and workforce priorities.
Delivery regions
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Total value (estimated)
100000000.00 GBP Including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
23 March 2026, 00:00AM to 23 March 2030, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 23 March 2034
Is a framework being established?
Yes
Is this an open framework scheme?
Yes
Contracting authority
Lincolnshire County Council
Identification register:
Address 1: County Offices, Newland
Town/City: Lincoln
Postcode: LN1 1YL
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGRB-3736-CHZN
NUTS code: UKF30
Contact name: Michael Hunt
Email: michael.hunt2@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Is this procurement under a special regime?
Light touch
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Trade agreements
Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Framework
Percentage fee charged to suppliers
0.0%
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
23 March 2034, 23:59PM
Award method when using the framework
With and without reopening competition
Contracting authority locations
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Lincolnshire County Council, The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA)
Framework operation description
The price and grant rules are included in the contract document
Lots
Divided into 3 lots
Non Accredited Learning
Lot number: 1 Description
Delivery of non-accredited adult learning programmes, including employability and progression-focused provision, community learning, and engagement activities
CPV classifications
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
Delivery regions
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Lot value (estimated)
40000000.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
23 March 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
23 March 2030, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
23 March 2034, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
At one year intervals and at the discretion of the contracting authority.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 100
Weighting type: percentageExact
Accredited Skills Programmes
Lot number: 2 Description
Delivery of accredited adult skills programmes, including Entry Level to Level 2 qualifications, Level 3 vocational and technical qualifications, Higher Technical Qualifications, and core skills such as English, maths, and digital skills
CPV classifications
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
Delivery regions
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Lot value (estimated)
40000000.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
23 March 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
23 March 2030, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
23 March 2034, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
At one year intervals and at the discretion of the contracting authority.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 100
Weighting type: percentageExact
Other Programmes
Lot number: 3 Description
Delivery of specialised and innovative adult skills programmes, including Skills Bootcamps and sector-focused training aligned to local economic and workforce priorities.
CPV classifications
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
Delivery regions
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Lot value (estimated)
20000000.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
23 March 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
23 March 2030, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
23 March 2034, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
At one year intervals and at the discretion of the contracting authority.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 100
Weighting type: percentageExact
Submission
Tender submission deadline
09 January 2026, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
15 December 2025, 12:00PM
Date of award of contract
17 March 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://app.panacea-software.com/lcc/eRFX-Suppliers/Open.aspx?requirementId=45e0a8b2-80fc-430a-aed4-3e7234ba04c5
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Documents
Document type
Conflict of interest
Description
Not published
Coding
Commodity categories
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Title
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Parent category
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| 80400000 |
Adult and other education services |
Education and training services |
| 80500000 |
Training services |
Education and training services |
Delivery locations
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There are no delivery locations for this notice.
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Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
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Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
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