Scope
Reference
PL24/111
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.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £100,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 23 March 2026 to 23 March 2030
- Possible extension to 23 March 2034
- 8 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
At one year intervals and at the discretion of the contracting authority.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
Contract locations
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Lot 1. Non Accredited Learning
Description
Delivery of non-accredited adult learning programmes, including employability and progression-focused provision, community learning, and engagement activities
Lot value (estimated)
- £40,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Accredited Skills Programmes
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
Lot value (estimated)
- £40,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Other Programmes
Description
Delivery of specialised and innovative adult skills programmes, including Skills Bootcamps and sector-focused training aligned to local economic and workforce priorities.
Lot value (estimated)
- £20,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
23 March 2034
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
The price and grant rules are included in the contract document
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Lincolnshire County Council, The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA)
Contracting authority location restrictions
- UKF3 - Lincolnshire
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Non Accredited Learning
Lot 2. Accredited Skills Programmes
Lot 3. Other Programmes
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
15 December 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
9 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
17 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 100% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
PME done on Pro Contract notice reference ocds-h6vhtk-05d0d4
Contracting authority
Lincolnshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGRB-3736-CHZN
County Offices, Newland
Lincoln
LN1 1YL
United Kingdom
Contact name: Michael Hunt
Region: UKF30 - Lincolnshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government