Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Dorset Council
Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park
Dorchester
DT1 1XJ
Contact
Mrs Lisa Hosking
lisa.hosking@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1305225523
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK2 - Dorset and Somerset
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Buyer's address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Learning and Development Training Services Framework
Reference number
DN601936
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80500000 - Training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Dorset Council is seeking a broad range of providers who can deliver these services across Children's Services and Adults Services. Training services will also be required by the Pan-Dorset Safeguarding Boards which cover the geographical areas of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. We are seeking a diverse range of training providers to join the Framework e.g. businesses of all sizes including sole traders and differing delivery methods. Dependent on needs, training courses will be delivered either: ‘live’ online, e-learning, face-to-face or a hybrid of these delivery methods. Providers do not need to be able to deliver training to both services in order to apply for a place on the Framework.
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2022/S 000-021117
Section seven. Changes
seven.1) Information to be changed or added
seven.1.2) Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number
II.2.7
Place of text to be modified
End date
Instead of
Text
31 March 2027
Read
Text
23 February 2029
seven.2) Other additional information
The original contract end date of 31 March 2027 has been extended to 23 February 2029, resulting in a total extension period of 1 year, 10 months and 23 days.
This modification is made in accordance with Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015).
This arrangement is established as a Light Touch Regime (LTR) framework under PCR 2015 but operates in practice in a manner similar to a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), enabling flexible supplier participation and ongoing admissions throughout the arrangement’s duration.
The extension and continued operation of the arrangement reflect the revised transitional and saving provisions introduced by the Procurement Act 2023 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (SI 2024/959).
These amended regulations revise key implementation deadlines, including the movement of transition dates previously scheduled for October 2028 to 23 February 2029.
The amended commencement regulations also clarify the continued lawful operation of DPS‑type structures established under the PCR 2015, confirming that such arrangements may continue to function within the revised transitional window and recognising updated validity limits, including final continuity dates extended to 23 February 2029.
This notice therefore records both the updated contract end date and confirms that the LTR framework—while not formally constituted as a DPS—continues to operate in a DPS‑like manner in compliance with the revised statutory timelines.
Dorset Council reserves the right to terminate this arrangement prior to 23 February 2029.