Apprenticeships Suppliers Framework
West Sussex County Council · Local authority
In brief
West Sussex County Council is looking for suppliers for training and education work (South East).
It is a framework worth up to £50,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 90 months, starting 1 April 2027.
It is split into 7 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, Tuesday 1 December 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, Monday 16 November 2026
- Bids by
- midday, Tuesday 1 December 2026
How bids are scored
PSQ
Competition
Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for this buyer (from 21 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 £50,000,000 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.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
- Send clarification questions before midday, Monday 16 November 2026.
- Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Tuesday 1 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Social Care 1 April 2027 to 30 September 2034 What this lot coversThis lot covers apprenticeships that develop skills for roles across health, clinical support, adult social care, children’s care, and community wellbeing. It includes, but is not limited to, standards supporting public health, social work support, and wider care services. | Training, Education services | £7,142,857 |
| Education, Early Years & Community Support 1 April 2027 to 30 September 2034 What this lot coversThis lot includes apprenticeships for professionals working in schools, early years settings, and wider community learning and support environments. It covers teaching assistants, early years practitioners, youth work, learning mentors, SEND support, and careers guidance. It also includes community-focused roles that support wellbeing, education engagement, family support, outreach, coaching, and local community development activities. | Training, Education services | £7,142,857 |
| Business, Administration & Management 1 April 2027 to 30 September 2034 What this lot coversThis lot covers apprenticeships supporting core business operations and organisational effectiveness. It includes, but is not limited to, business administration, human resources, project and programme management, leadership and management, and business improvement roles. This lot focuses on developing strong operational, organisational, and managerial capability. | Training, Education services | £7,142,857 |
| Digital, Technology & Data 1 April 2027 to 30 September 2034 What this lot coversThis lot includes digital and IT apprenticeships that strengthen organisational technology capability. It covers, but is not limited to, software development, cyber security, data and AI roles, digital support, cloud and infrastructure operations, and digital transformation functions. | Training, Education services | £7,142,857 |
| Creative, Cultural, Media, Marketing & Design 1 April 2027 to 30 September 2034 What this lot coversThis lot covers apprenticeships across the creative industries, cultural sectors, marketing, media and communications, and design professions. It includes, but is not limited to, content and creative production, digital and graphic design, cultural heritage, marketing and digital marketing, communications, and design led roles. This lot supports creative, promotional, and content driven capability across sectors. | Training, Education services | £7,142,857 |
| Engineering, Construction, Transport, Environment Built & Sustainability 1 April 2027 to 30 September 2034 What this lot coversThis lot covers technical and professional apprenticeships across engineering disciplines, the built environment, transport operations, and environmental or sustainability focused roles. It includes, but is not limited to, engineering; construction and building services; and surveying roles. It also incorporates transport focused pathways such as transport planning and infrastructure support, alongside roles related to environmental management and sustainability practices. | Training, Education services | £7,142,857 |
| Public Services, Legal, Compliance, Procurement, Protective Services, CommunityS 1 April 2027 to 30 September 2034 What this lot coversThis lot covers apprenticeships supporting public protection, statutory duties, legal and regulatory functions, commercial governance, and community safety. It includes, but is not limited to, fire and rescue, legal services, compliance, regulatory affairs, and commercial procurement roles. It also incorporates community facing protective services such as community safety officers and anti social behaviour teams. | Training, Education services | £7,142,857 |
Timeline
- Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 091709-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 093314-2026
Last time this was bought
Learning and Development Suppliers Framework
- Won by
- Primed Talent Limited, Gatenbysanderson Limited, Fets Learning Ltd, Realise Learning and Employment Limited and 46 more
- Awarded
- 7 October 2026
- Value
- Not stated, or split across lots
Matched on West Sussex County Council, the type of work and the title; it may be a related contract rather than the same one. Check the notice to be sure.
About the buyer
Procurements
164Awards
123Suppliers it has used most for training
- Abc Education Limited1 contract
- Abyss Scuba School CIC1 contract
- Ackerman Pierce Education Ltd1 contract
- Actors in Industry Ltd1 contract
- All Inclusive Education Group Ltd1 contract
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From notice 091709-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 29 September 2026, last updated 2 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 2 October 2026.