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Employability Flexible Framework

Stirling Council · Local authority · Scotland

Stirling Council and Clackmannanshire Council are seeking to award a flexible framework for the provision of employability support services. There will be three separate lots. This application is for: (1) providers who have not previously b…

Awarded to ACTS Scotland (CiC), Apex Scotland, Carr Gomm +20 more · 3 awards

• Computer-user familiarisation and training services
• Education and training services
• Job search services
• +3

PROVISION OF LARGE GOODS VEHICLE (LGV) TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT 2026- 2030 (3 LOTS)

Department for Infrastructure · Central government · delivery region not published

DfI Training Centre wishes to establish a Framework Agreement with up to two Training Providers, for each of 3 Lots, to provide LGV training and assessment across Northern Ireland. The training is to include the following categories • BE • …

• Education and training services
• Industrial and technical training services
• Industrial training services
• +3

Rail Industry Services

Gateshead College · Education · North East England

Gateshead College offers courses in Rail Engineering, leading to nationally recognised NVQ qualifications. For our learners to gain access to employment opportunities in the rail industry, we require specialist safety critical training and …

• Adult and other education services
• Education and training services
• Vocational training services

3x Level 6 Teacher Undergraduate Apprenticeship ST1502

Milton Keynes City Council · Local authority · South East England

Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of 3x Level 6 Teacher Undergraduate Apprenticeship ST1502. Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to "Express Interest" upon which t…

Awarded to CU Apprenticeships (Better Futures) Limited

• Adult and other education services
• Education and training services
• Higher education services
• +3

Employability Services Procured Service Arrangement

South Lanarkshire Council · Local authority · Scotland

The Council is seeking to appoint service providers through a Procured Service Arrangement (PSA). This is a bespoke arrangement/flexible framework which will be developed primarily for Employability Services but can be accessed by all servi…

Awarded to Action for Change (Scotland) Ltd, Barnardos Scotland, Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association +24 more · 4 awards

• E-learning services
• Education and training services
• Higher education services
• +3

Flexible contracting agreement (FCA) for Birmingham Virtual School Enrichment Services

Birmingham City Council · Local authority · West Midlands

Birmingham City Council (the "Council") wishes to establish a Flexible Contracting Agreement (FCA) for Birmingham Virtual School (BVS) Enrichment Services in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, applying the provisions for Light Touch …

• Counselling services
• Education and training services
• Entertainment services
• +3

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Inclusion Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Framework

Department for Education · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

The Department for Education (DfE) is looking to run a procurement and establish a new multi-lot Framework for the provision of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and inclusion Continuing Professional Development (CPD) servic…

• Adult and other education services
• Education and training services
• Personal development training services
• +2

CBC-2107-RFI-SK Alternative Education Framework re-commission (Request for Information)

Central Bedfordshire Council · Local authority · East of England

Central Bedfordshire Council and Bedford Borough Council are undertaking a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise to inform the re-commissioning of an Alternative Education Provision Framework from September 2027. The proposed framewo…

• E-learning services
• Education and training services
• Special education services
• +2

Provision of Distance Learning Services & Materials

North East Scotland College · Education · Scotland

Award of contract for of the provision of distance learning services and materials to North East Scotland College - please refer to the attached documents for more information

Awarded to The Skills Network

• E-learning services
• Industrial and technical training services
• Software package and information systems
• +3

DWP Skills Bootcamps

Shropshire Council · Local authority · West Midlands

Please note: This is not a call for competition and does not form part of any procurement process. Shropshire Council is exploring the commissioning of DWP Skills Bootcamp delivery across a range of priority sectors to support residents int…

• Training services
• Vocational training services

Student Employability and Enterprise Programme

Staffordshire County Council · Local authority · West Midlands

Staffordshire County Council are procuring an employability and enterprise programme, that provides an online learning platform, intensive workshops, mentoring and support for post-16 Further Education students and year 9 Secondary School s…

Awarded to People Plus Group Ltd

• Technical and vocational secondary education services
• Vocational training services

Technical & Vocational Subject Teaching Professional Development

Department for Education · Central government · North East England, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England

The Department for Education (DfE) have procured a supplier to design and deliver a national Technical and Vocational subject teaching Professional Development (PD) and organisational support programme to support providers delivering techni…

Awarded to Association of Colleges

• Education and training services
• Personal development training services
• Vocational training services

External Training and Workforce Skills Framework

East Ayrshire Council · Local authority · Scotland

This is a re-opening of an existing framework. Current providers need not reapply. Existing providers were notified in March and June of 2024 or November 2025. The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporat…

• Computer training services
• Computer-user familiarisation and training services
• Environmental training services
• +3

External Training and Workforce Skills Framework

East Ayrshire Council · Local authority · Scotland

This is a re-opening of an existing framework. Current providers need not reapply. Existing providers were notified in March and June of 2024 or November 2025. The Council seek procure a Framework of training providers which will incorporat…

• Computer training services
• Computer-user familiarisation and training services
• Environmental training services
• +3

Executive Mayor’s Employment Fund (MEF)

London Borough of Croydon · Local authority · Greater London

Croydon continues to experience above-average unemployment and persistent economic inactivity, despite being home to one of the largest working-age populations in London. The borough’s labour market is characterised by high youth unemployme…

• Human resources management consultancy services
• Placement services of personnel
• Recruitment services
• +1

Re-opening of Adult Learning Pseudo-Framework for Delivery Partners (Lot 1or Lot 2)

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea · Local authority · Greater London

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea’s Adult Learning Service is seeking organisations who deliver adult and family learning to join the Pseudo-Framework (5-year framework) for the remaining period until 31 July 2028. The Service is …

Awarded to supplier not published

• Adult and other education services
• Education and training services
• Vocational training services

E-learning for the Pathways to Planning Surveying strand

Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) · Other public body · delivery region not published

Pathways to Planning is a graduate recruitment and development programme within the Local Government Association (LGA) Leadership Team. The programme supports councils by attracting, developing, and retaining talented graduates in planning …

• Design and execution of research and development
• Research and development consultancy services
• Specialist training services
• +1

Training Provision to Support Educated Other Than At School (EOTAS

Caerphilly County Borough Council · Local authority · Wales (Cymru)

CContract award notice for the Training Provision to Support Educated Other Than At School (EOTAS) following an open tender process. This notice is to advise the market the outcome from the open tender process and the intension to award the…

Awarded to ARC Labour Solutions Ltd, Educ8 Training Group

• Education and training services
• Industrial and technical training services
• Industrial training services
• +3

Strategic Leadership in Research Training Programme

University Of Edinburgh · Education · Scotland

The University of Edinburgh (UoE) appointed a Supplier to co-design, deliver, and monitor elements of its Strategic Leadership in Research Training Programme over the next 4 years.

Awarded to MY Consultants Ltd

• Personal development training services
• Staff training services
• Training programme services
• +2

Inclusive Growth (IG) Framework

London Legacy Development Corporation · Other public body · Greater London

London Legacy Development Corporation intends to establish the Inclusive Growth Framework, providing a flexible route to commission services that advance inclusive growth, equality, education, skills, employment, enterprise, community parti…

• Business and management consultancy and related services
• Business development consultancy services
• Career guidance services
• +3

T2689 - Framework Agreement for the Delivery of Various Employability and Skills Requirements

Belfast City Council · Local authority · Northern Ireland

Belfast City Council requires agile and flexible Employability and Skills solutions to be able to respond to challenges and opportunities within the labour market. Sufficient flexibility within the delivery of Employability & Skills interve…

• Adult and other education services
• Education and training services
• Other community, social and personal services
• +3

Provision of COTC Training for Hazardous and Non-Hazardous RHWS & WTS Operations

Leicestershire County Council · Local authority · East Midlands

Leicestershire County Council (LCC) is seeking to award a competent and accredited supplier for the Provision of COTC Training for Hazardous and Non-Hazardous at LCC Recycling and Household Waste Sites (RHWS) & Waste Transfer Stations (WTS)…

• Vocational training services

TENDER FOR DESIGN, AND DELIVERY OF FUTUREPROOF PROGRAMME (REISSUE) - 2627 TNDR CW 008

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council · Local authority · Northern Ireland

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council invite tenders for the design and delivery of the RESTART Futureproof youth engagement programme part of the RESTART PEACEPLUS project. Rural Economic & Social Transformation And Resilience Transition To…

• Operation of an educational centre
• Services provided by youth associations
• Social work and related services
• +2

Electrical Associate Trainer Services

Fife College · Education · Scotland

1.1 The Authority is seeking a Contractors for delivery of Electrical Associate Trainer Services. A maximum of four Electrical Associate Trainers will be appointed to deliver high quality, in person, training to electricians, electrical eng…

Awarded to Phillip Ogg Electrical Ltd (TA Phillip Ogg Electrical Training)

• Electrical services
• Industrial and technical training services
• Industrial training services
• +3

Bespoke Housing Caretaker / Estate Services Training

Birmingham City Council · Local authority · West Midlands

Birmingham City Council (the Council) awarded a procurement exercise for the provision for Bespoke Housing Caretaker / Estate Services Training 1.1 A training provider is required to plan and deliver bespoke caretaking and estate services t…

Awarded to ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT LTD

• Personnel-training services
• Specialist training services
• Training services
• +1

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Labour Market Partnership Employer Led Progression Programme 26/27

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council · Local authority · delivery region not published

local authority outside of Belfast with a resident population of over 217,000 people. The Borough has a strong and diverse economy with 9,255 VAT and/or PAYE registered businesses, an increase of 3.6% on 2021 (the largest increase of all LG…

• Adult and other education services
• Coaching services
• Education and training services
• +3

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Labour Market Partnership Disability Employment Programme 2026/2027

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council · Local authority · delivery region not published

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council (ABC or ‘the Council’) is the largest local authority outside of Belfast with a resident population of over 217,000 people. The Borough has a strong and diverse economy with 9,255 VAT and…

• Adult and other education services
• Business and management consultancy and related services
• Business and management consultancy services
• +3

Provision of Study Programme collaborative delivery contract for 26/27

Capital City College · Education · Greater London

CCC are requesting tenders from providers who are interested in working in partnership on a Full-Time Study Programme collaborative delivery contract for 26/27 for approximately £2.4m gross income - where 70% is retained by the subcontracto…

Awarded to Creative Media Skills Group Ltd, Get Set Girls, KBM Training and Recruitment Limited +1 more

• Adult and other education services
• Education and training services
• Higher education services
• +3

Development and Delivery of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Labour Market Partnership Return to Work Programme 2026/2027

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council · Local authority · delivery region not published

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council (ABC or ‘the Council’) is the largest local authority outside of Belfast with a resident population of over 217,000 people. The Borough has a strong and diverse economy with 9,255 VAT and…

• Adult and other education services
• Business and management consultancy services
• Coaching services
• +3

Development and Delivery of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Labour Market Partnership Classroom Assistant Academy 2026/2027

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council · Local authority · delivery region not published

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council (ABC or "the Council") is the largest local authority outside Belfast, serving a population of over 217,000 residents. The Borough benefits from a strong and diverse economy, with 9,255 V…

• Adult and other education services
• Coaching services
• Education and training services
• +3

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Labour Market Partnership Employability Academy 26/27

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council · Local authority · delivery region not published

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council (ABC or ‘the Council’) is the largest local authority outside of Belfast with a resident population of over 217,000 people. The Borough has a strong and diverse economy with 9,255 VAT and…

• Adult and other education services
• Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
• Coaching services
• +3

Social Work National Professional Development Offer

Department for Education · Central government · Nationwide (UK), North East England, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands

The Department for Education (DfE) is inviting applications from suitably qualified suppliers to join a closed framework to design, develop and deliver a national learning and development offer for Child and Family Social Workers in England…

• Adult and other education services
• Education and training services
• Specialist training services
• +1

Skills for Justice Level 5 Certificate in Fire Investigation Training

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority · Police & fire · Nationwide (UK)

TWFRA ('the Authority') is the publicly accountable body that oversees the policy and service delivery of Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service ('the Service') on behalf of the community. The Service successfully leads the operational deliv…

Awarded to Gardiner Associates Training and Research Ltd

• Education and training services
• Specialist training services
• Vocational training services

SOL30269 SOL Systemic Practice Training Programme 2026

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council · Local authority · delivery region not published

The Council is seeking a suitably experienced provider to design and deliver a comprehensive Systemic Practice Training Programme, alongside a clear and deliverable implementation plan to support its rollout and long-term embedding. The req…

• Vocational training services

Pathways to Employment and In-Work Support

Inverclyde Council · Local authority · Scotland

Pathways to Employment and In-Work Support

Awarded to ICDT/the Trust

• Career guidance services
• Education and training services
• Guidance services
• +2

Future Employment Support

Department for Work & Pensions · Central government · North East England, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is intending to procure new employment support provision for out of work Universal Credit claimants.  It will provide personalised and tailored support that is responsive to the needs of individual…

• Administration services
• Administration, defence and social security services
• Adult and other education services
• +3

Thames Freeport Skills Programme 2027

Thames Freeport · Other public body · East of England, Greater London

Thames Freeport is procuring training providers to deliver the Thames Freeport Skills Programme, which funds the design and delivery of vocational, technical, and skills training aligned to local economic priorities in the Thames Freeport r…

Awarded to BARKING AND DAGENHAM COLLEGE, CENTRE FOR ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE LTD, Community Coworking Ltd +3 more

• Education and training services
• Vocational training services

Learning and Training Services DPS

The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service · Central government · Nationwide (UK), Yorkshire and the Humber, Greater London

CCS set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for an initial period of 48 months with the extension option of 24 months. A further extension has been agreed and will be utilised and the end date of this DPS will now be 27/10/2028. The contra…

Awarded to ASK Europe Ltd, CIPD ENTERPRISES LTD, Half the Sky Ltd +5 more · 9 awards

• Administrative educational services
• Coaching services
• E-learning services
• +3

Employability Services Procured Service Arrangement - Phase 4

South Lanarkshire Council · Local authority · Scotland

The Council is seeking to appoint service providers to the Employability Procured Service Arrangement (PSA). This is a bespoke arrangement/flexible framework which has been developed primarily for Employability Services but can be accessed …

• E-learning services
• Education and training services
• Higher education services
• +3

Provision of Digital Skills Training

Birmingham City Council · Local authority · West Midlands

Birmingham City Council (the Council) is awarding contracts for the provision of Digital Skills Training for SMEs and Micro Businesses in Birmingham. Birmingham City Council (BCC), through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), is committed…

Awarded to School of Coding Limited, XYRIUS TRAINING LIMITED · 2 awards

• Adult and other education services
• Business development consultancy services
• Computer training services
• +3

DFI TRAM - FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR EXTERNAL TRAINING PROVIDERS (LOTS 1-3)

Department for Infrastructure · Central government · delivery region not published

DfI Training Centre wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of training services. The Framework Agreement will comprise of 3 lots as detailed below. Lot 1 – Gas Safety Training and Assessment Lot 2 – Confined Space Entry…

• Industrial and technical training services
• Specialist training services
• Training services
• +1

ID 6169288 - DFE - SERC - PROVISION OF LEARNING SUPPORT STAFF 2026

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) · Central government · Northern Ireland

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the provision Learning Support Assistants (LSA). SERC will appoint a maximum of 5 Suppliers ranked 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 after formal tender evaluation, in l…

• Education and training services
• Higher education services
• Management training services
• +3

Managed Service Provider for learning solutions

Sellafield Limited · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)

Sellafield Ltd is seeking a Supplier to provide a Managed Training and Learning Service, acting as a single point of coordination for the organisation's training requirements. The Supplier will be responsible for managing the operational as…

• E-learning services
• Education and training services
• Industrial and technical training services
• +3

Provision of SQE 1 & 2 Management and Support

University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation · Education · South East England

The University of Portsmouth is appointing a supplier under a licensing arrangement to provide SQE1 and SQE2 preparation services, including teaching and learning materials and academic tutor support, to support learners in preparing for an…

Awarded to COLLEGE OF LEGAL PRACTICE LIMITED

• Adult-education services at university level
• E-learning services
• Higher education services
• +3

ID 6217796 DFE - InterTradeIreland Supply Chain Programme

InterTradeIreland · Central government · Northern Ireland

InterTradeIreland is the All-Island Trade and Business Development Body and is the only organisation that has been given responsibility by both governments to boost North-South economic cooperation to the mutual benefit of Ireland and North…

Awarded to MOAT Ltd

• Business and management consultancy services
• Business development consultancy services
• Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
• +3

NDA Group Graduate Scheme

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

NDA Group Graduate Scheme covering a period of 5 years starting from cohort Sep 2027. The graduates are recruited, selected, employed and managed by an NDA Group subsidiary (Energus), then deployed within the NDA Group for a period of 2 yea…

• Vocational training services

Lot 3 Retention Solutions including Professional Development, Mandatory Training, Training Assessments and LMS

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

The procurement encompasses five distinct lots within the Learning and Development framework: Lot 3a provides mandatory clinical training for healthcare professionals, such as infection prevention, safeguarding, and basic life support; Lot …

• Career guidance services
• E-learning services
• Health training services
• +3

HCC May 2026 - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for Skills Bootcamps

Hertfordshire County Council · Local authority · delivery region not published

The purpose of the Council’s Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is to engage with organisations with relevant experience to help inform the future design of Skills Bootcamps provision in Hertfordshire. This includes: • Share and explore in…

• Education and training services
• Personal development training services
• Specialist training services
• +3

Framework for the call-off provision of Tanker Training Services

City of Glasgow College · Education · Scotland

City of Glasgow College is seeking to establish a multi-lot Framework Agreement for the provision of STCW Tanker Training Services on an as-required basis. The framework will support contingency and supplementary delivery requirements where…

• Vocational training services

Opportunity for Delivery of Programme of Study Enrichment Hours - Football Coaching

Hertford Regional College · Education · East of England

Hertford Regional College (HRC) intends to appoint a provider with relevant experience and a proven track record to deliver enrichment to learners undertaking a programme of study. Applicants must be a professional football club in the top …

• Vocational training services