Adult Skills and Employment Programme Framework Refreshs
Lincolnshire County Council · Local authority
In brief
Lincolnshire County Council is looking for suppliers for training work (East Midlands).
It is a framework worth up to £87,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 38 months, up to 86 months with extensions, starting 1 February 2027.
It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Bids close at midday, Monday 30 November 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Questions by
- midday, Friday 20 November 2026
- Bids by
- midday, Monday 30 November 2026
How bids are scored
Quality 100%
Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.
Competition
Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 42 awards in the last 12 months).
Framework
Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £87,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.
What the notice says
Should I bid?
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How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: app.panacea-software.com.
- Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 20 November 2026.
- Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 30 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Accredited Provision 1 February 2027 to 23 March 2030 What this lot coversDelivery of non-accredited adult learning programmes, including employability and progression-focused provision, community learning, and engagement activities. | Training | £29,000,000 |
| Accredited Skills Programmes 1 February 2027 to 23 March 2030 What this lot coversDelivery 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 | Training | £29,000,000 |
| Other Programmes 1 February 2027 to 23 March 2030 What this lot coversDelivery of specialised and innovative adult skills programmes, including Skills Bootcamps and sector-focused training aligned to local economic and workforce priorities. | Training | £29,000,000 |
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 106150-2026
Last time this was bought
CALL-OFF: Adult Skills and Employment Programmes Lot 1
- Won by
- 3 counties accounts Training Service LTD (3CATS LTD), Medex (Group) Ltd, Realise Learning and Employment Limited, Riverside Access and Training Centre Gainsborough and 9 more
- Awarded
- 31 July 2026
- Value
- Not stated, or split across lots
- Contract ends
- 31 July 2027
Matched on Lincolnshire County Council, the type of work and the title. Check the notice to be sure.
About the buyer
Procurements
164Awards
122Suppliers it has used most for training
- Lincoln College5 contracts
- The Abbey Access Centre4 contracts
- 3 counties accounts Training Service LTD (3CATS LTD)3 contracts
- AKG (UK) Learning Limited3 contracts
- Boston College3 contracts
Similar open tenders
All open training tenders- £75kestimated
- £15kestimated
- £20kestimated
- £65kestimated
- £2mframework ceiling
From notice 106150-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 9 November 2026.