Scope
Reference
105882
Description
North East Lincolnshire Council (the Authority) are undertaking this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to explore the potential for establishing new contractual arrangements for unregistered learning provision from providers who are not schools.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £5,000,000 excluding VAT
- £6,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 1 September 2034
- 8 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
16 January 2026
Engagement process description
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 June 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
North East Lincolnshire Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXNN-3676-XCQV
Municipal Offices, Town Hall Square
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
DN31 1HU
United Kingdom
Region: UKE13 - North and North East Lincolnshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government