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Adult Skills and Employment Programmes

Lincolnshire County Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Lincolnshire County Council

Buyer Address: County Offices, Newland, Lincoln, UKF30, LN1 1YL, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Michael Hunt

Contact Email: michael.hunt2@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
100000000.0 GBP
Gross: 100000000.0 GBP
Published
21 Nov 2025, 11:22
Deadline
09 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
80500000 - Training services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075952-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Non Accredited Learning

Lot Description: Delivery of non-accredited adult learning programmes, including employability and progression-focused provision, community learning, and engagement activities

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 40,000,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-23T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2030-03-23T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (100%)

Lot Title: Accredited Skills Programmes

Lot 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 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 40,000,000.00

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-03-23T00:00:00Z

Lot 2 Contract End: 2030-03-23T23:59:59Z

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (100%)

Lot Title: Other Programmes

Lot Description: Delivery of specialised and innovative adult skills programmes, including Skills Bootcamps and sector-focused training aligned to local economic and workforce priorities.

Lot 3 Status: active

Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 20,000,000.00

Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-03-23T00:00:00Z

Lot 3 Contract End: 2030-03-23T23:59:59Z

Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (100%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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