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Published 8 May 2026, 09:00 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Learning, Skills and Employability Service Adult Skills Programme Flexible Framework

Official notice

Authority: Sunderland City Council (Local council)

Open framework scheme3 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdLight touch regimeSME suitableVCSE suitableAccelerated
Sectors: Education & Training (80) Delivery: North East (UKC23)
Framework ceiling (notional)£6,165,000envelope for 3 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 17 Jul 2026awarded 11 Aug 2026
Awarded to BRIGHTSPARKS TRAINING COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY +16 more3 awards
Framework period 3 yrsends 31 Jul 2029 · up to 31 Jul 2029 with extensions · starts 1 Aug 2026

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Provision of Learning, Skills and Employability Service Adult Skills Programme Flexible Framework

CPV: Education and training services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework · open framework scheme (admission reopens)
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Bids received
38 bids on the busiest of 3 lots · 51 suppliers appointed
Framework period
3 yrs from 1 Aug 2026
Scheme runs until
31 Jul 2029
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
20% of call-off value
Published description of the framework

Further competition

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · all with a published value
Lot #1Skills FoundationAwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1,462,500

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Jul 2029 with extensionsValue: £1,462,500 exc. VAT · £1,755,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North EastEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Extension options published
80000000 Education and training services
Lot #2Skills ActivationAwarded 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£3,802,500

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2029 (3 yrs)Value: £3,802,500 exc. VAT · £4,563,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North EastEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
80000000 Education and training services
Lot #3Skills for workAwarded 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£900,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2029 (3 yrs)Value: £900,000 exc. VAT · £1,080,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North EastEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
80000000 Education and training services

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
What this means for your bid
  • “Learning, Skills and Employability Service Adult Skills Programme…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Light touch regime
Commercial structure
Open framework scheme
Who may use the vehicle
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA, CPTPP)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
8 May 2026, 09:00 BST
Last source update
4 Sept 2026, 14:13 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 27 Jul 2026
Authority reference
OPEN20261311
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-058715
Accelerated
Light touch contract
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Education and training services
Delivery area
North East (UKC23)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-069410 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: OPEN-UK
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free
Appointment period ends
17 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
call-off levy · 20% of call-off value
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

The opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTender system, Open. Suppliers wishing to be considered to be subsequently invited to tender for this Contract must register their expression of interest and submit the Procurement Documentation through the Open eTendering System. If not already registered, suppliers should register on the NEPO eTendering System at www.open-uk.org ↗

The Procurement Documentation responses must be submitted using the link above. Responses submitted via postal or email methods will not be accepted.

If you need technical assistance from the Open Support team, this can be requested via [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE: Open is accessible 24/7 however, technical support is available Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 5pm and Friday 8.30 - 4.30pm

For guidance on how to submit your response through Open, please visit: www.openhub.org/training ↗ (www.open-hub.org/training ↗) (www.open-hub.org/training ↗ (www.openhub.org/training ↗)) to access the available Training Guides.

Timeline

8 May 2026 → 4 Sept 2026 · 8 dates
  1. Planning notice published161 days ago
    8 May 2026, 09:00 BST
  2. Market engagement153 days ago
    15 May 2026, 23:59 BST

    Please register www.open-uk.org ↗ to obtain pre market engagement documents

    Adult Skills Programme

    Reference Number OPEN2026997

  3. Tender notice published115 days ago
    22 Jun 2026, 18:25 BST
  4. Admission / appointment period ends91 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    17 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
  5. Award decision expected by80 days ago
    27 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
  6. Contract starts76 days ago
    1 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST
  7. Assessment summaries sent66 days ago
    11 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST
  8. Latest notice published42 days ago
    4 Sept 2026, 14:13 BST

Notice history

11 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 8 May 2026
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    8 May 2026, 09:00 BST
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    22 Jun 2026, 18:25 BST
    UK4
  3. Published value published: £6,165,000
    22 Jun 2026, 18:25 BST
  4. Status changed to active
    22 Jun 2026, 18:25 BST
  5. Procurement method changed
    22 Jun 2026, 18:25 BST
  6. Deadline published: 17 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
    22 Jun 2026, 18:25 BST
  7. Tender notice published
    1 Jul 2026, 12:50 BST
    UK4
  8. Contract award notice published
    21 Aug 2026, 11:06 BST
    UK6
  9. Status changed to complete
    21 Aug 2026, 11:06 BST
  10. Contract signature expected
    27 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled
  11. Contract details notice published
    4 Sept 2026, 14:13 BST
    UK7
Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2026-05: 1 release · 8 May 2026

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 513 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 3832 from SMEs · busiest of 3 lots
Contracts signed 3latest 31 Aug 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Skills Foundation1 award
BRIGHTSPARKS TRAINING COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANYVCSE, CENTRAL EMPLOYMENT AGENCY (NORTH EAST) LIMITEDSME, GROUNDWORK NORTH EASTVCSE, NORTH EAST DANCE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANYVCSE, SUNDERLAND BANGLADESH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE LIMITEDSMEVCSE, Skills-UK, Education & Training LimitedSME +28 more27 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2029£1,462,5001 Aug 2026Awarded
Lot 2 · Skills Activation1 award
BRIGHTSPARKS TRAINING COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANYVCSE, CENTRAL EMPLOYMENT AGENCY (NORTH EAST) LIMITEDSME, MEDEX (GROUP) LTDSME, NORTH EAST DANCE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANYVCSE, RE:GEN ACADEMY LIMITEDSME, Skills-UK, Education & Training LimitedSME +32 more27 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2029£3,802,50011 Aug 2026Awarded
Lot 3 · Skills for work1 award
Baltic Training Services LimitedSME, CENTRAL EMPLOYMENT AGENCY (NORTH EAST) LIMITEDSME, Eden Training AcademySME, LOGISTICS SKILLS & CONSULTANCY LTDSME, Lokman TrainingSME, OPTIMUM SKILLS LIMITEDSME +20 more27 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2029£900,00011 Aug 2026Awarded

Contracts

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Skills Foundation34final-stage tenders270—
2 · Skills Activation38final-stage tenders320—
3 · Skills for work26final-stage tenders230—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Sunderland City Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PLVZ-4154-GGRZ City Hall, Plater Way,, Sunderland, North East, SR1 3AAContact email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

51 commercial parties on the notice · 50 awarded

The first 50 of 51 commercial parties (by name); the JSON mirror lists them all.

  • ACORN TRAINING LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 06517343GB-PPON: PYXH-7493-PTMT 8 Piccadilly Arcade, Stoke-On-Trent, West Midlands, ST1 1DLContact email
  • ALD Skills Academy LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 16283481GB-PPON: PYQW-6628-CMCH 109-111 Blythe Terrace, Chester Le Street, North East, DH3 1DWContact email
  • B-SKILL LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 03939817GB-PPON: PMTZ-3575-NNDD YBN, Delta Bank Road, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, North East, NE11 9DJContact email
  • BALTIC TRAINING SERVICES LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 05868493GB-PPON: PXPL-3378-DRRJ Pioneer House, Darlington, North East, DL1 4WDContact email
  • BREAKTHROUGH SOCIAL ENTERPRISE LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 12506717GB-PPON: PPPQ-1492-MPXL 45 Fitzroy Street, London, London, W1T 6EBContact email
  • BRIGHT DIRECTION TRAINING LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 07476725GB-PPON: PBWP-6117-WBXT Bedford House, Bolton, North West, BL1 4DAContact email
  • BRIGHTSPARKS TRAINING COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANYFramework contractorGB-COH: 08550152GB-PPON: PGXQ-7756-MRLG 5 Oxbridge Street, Sunderland, North East, SR2 9NQContact email
  • CENTRAL EMPLOYMENT AGENCY (NORTH EAST) LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 02115676GB-PPON: PWDP-7315-BNHZ 54 Portland House, Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East, NE1 8APContact email
  • Code InstituteFramework contractorGB-COH: 12165077GB-UKPRN: 10084249 483 Green Lanes, London, London, N134BSContact email
  • D.T.K. BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 03000971GB-PPON: PGGP-8985-CBWJ The Quadrangle, Stratford, London, E15 4HFContact email
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  • EDEN TRAINING ACADEMY LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 10132892GB-PPON: PNHP-6693-LHDY Unit 12 Belasis Court, Billingham, North East, TS23 4AZContact email
  • EMPLOYER LINKS LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 12891132GB-PPON: PDNL-4249-GCXG 61 Ilford Avenue, Cramlington, North East, NE23 3LEContact email
  • ENTERPRISE MADE SIMPLE LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 06509342GB-PPON: PPDP-2848-MNRH 4 Eggleston Court, Middlesbrough, North East, TS2 1RUContact email
  • EVOLUTION TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 09022622GB-PPON: PLDV-1979-WQLV Evolution House Unit 77, Hartlepool, North East, TS25 2DFContact email
  • FIRST FACE TO FACE LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 08987285GB-PPON: PLJV-1745-DPHP Proto, Gateshead, North East, NE8 3DFContact email
  • FOUNDATION OF LIGHTFramework contractorGB-COH: 04243171GB-PPON: PRMY-2937-CVGL Beacon Of Light, Sunderland, North East, SR5 1SNContact email
  • GROUNDWORK NORTH EASTFramework contractorGB-COH: 02702815GB-PPON: PBTC-8461-VXRQ Unit14, Parsons Court Welbury Way, Newton Aycliffe, North East, DL5 6ZEContact email
  • HANDCRAFTED PROJECTSFramework contractorGB-COH: 07884740GB-PPON: PZYY-3542-XHZL Unit 21 Littleburn Industrial Estate, Durham, North East, DH7 8HGContact email
  • I N F I N I T Y 27 LTD.Framework contractorGB-COH: 10768924GB-PPON: PCWV-6147-WCNM Proto, Gateshead, North East, NE8 3DFContact email
  • LEARNING CURVE GROUP LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 05233487GB-PPON: PMCY-9543-YJZV Learning Curve Group, 1-10 Dunelm Rise, Spennymoor, North East, DL16 6FSContact email
  • LET ME PLAY LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 05536416GB-PPON: PLRJ-9782-XZNX 98 Theobalds Rd, London, London, WC1X 8WBContact email
  • LOGISTICS SKILLS & CONSULTANCY LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 07891085GB-PPON: PQPX-3859-DJBD CAI Building, North Shields, North East, NE29 6DEContact email
  • LOKMAN TRAINING LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 08028085GB-PPON: PBBY-3271-MRYQ Novus Business Centre Judson Road, Peterlee, North East, SR8 2QJContact email
  • MEDEX (GROUP) LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 07342917GB-PPON: PJWG-2816-RYRQ Botanical Gardens Business Centre, Sheffield, Yorkshire & Humber, S10 2QNContact email
  • NC GROUP LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 10796744GB-PPON: PDBB-8398-BBTH Nc Group Limited Unit 3a Welbury Way, Newton Aycliffe, North East, DL5 6ZEContact email
  • NORTH EAST DANCE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANYFramework contractorGB-COH: 06418445GB-PPON: PVHM-6482-CPBR 126 Church Street North, Sunderland, North East, SR6 0DTContact email
  • OPTIMUM SKILLS LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 08733481GB-PPON: PPJY-9864-BGWJ Unit 23, Parsons Court, Welbury Way, Newton Aycliffe, North East, DL5 6ZEContact email
  • ORANGEBOX TRAINING SOLUTIONS UK LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 07047501GB-PPON: PCZT-4451-YBRL Floors 1 And 2 4 Babington Lane, Derby, East Midlands, DE1 1SUContact email
  • PARKER ENTERPRISE COMPANY LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: SC678309GB-PPON: PNRM-9578-MCDJ 27 Holmes Road, Kilmarnock, Scotland, KA1 1TNContact email
  • PENSHAW VIEW TRAINING LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 07870362GB-PPON: PNCG-7944-WVZQ Penshaw View Training 11 Ashdale, Houghton Le Spring, North East, DH4 7SLContact email
  • PETER SMYTHE TRANSPORT TRAINING LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 03655495GB-PPON: PPQM-4571-NZNR Plot J Brierley Park Industrial Estate, Sutton-In-Ashfield, East Midlands, NG17 3FWContact email
  • PITMAN TRAINING GROUP LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 07286351GB-PPON: PCGG-4831-PJNQ C/O Ashtons Legal, 4 Trafalgar House Meridian Way, Norwich, East of England, NR7 0TAContact email
  • RE:GEN ACADEMY LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 14001063GB-PPON: PTLH-7123-BQDT RE:GEN House, 3 Azure Court, Sunderland, North East, SR3 3BEContact email
  • REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 07703720GB-UKPRN: 10034309 First Floor Cygnet House, Sheffield, Yorkshire & Humber, S9 1ATContact email
  • SKILLS-UK, EDUCATION & TRAINING LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 14832353GB-UKPRN: 10092803 18 Beauchamp Road, Rotherham, Yorkshire & Humber, S61 3SPContact email
  • SPORTSCAPE TRAINING LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 10032760GB-PPON: PXLJ-8552-ZPNH Hope Street Xchange, Sunderland, North East, SR1 3QDContact email
  • STAFF POWER TRAINING LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 12033942GB-UKPRN: 10087807 Mackies Corner Chambers, Sunderland, North East, SR1 1TXContact email
  • SUNDERLAND BANGLADESH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 03900232GB-PPON: PVHN-4676-DWHQ 30 Tatham Street, Sunderland, North East, SR1 2QDContact email
  • THE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION GROUP LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 10900264GB-PPON: PDMP-3177-CJGW Accounting People, Devonshire House, 582 Honeypot Lane, Stanmore, London, London, HA7 1JSContact email
  • THE PORTLAND TRAINING COMPANY LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 09158239GB-PPON: PTXZ-7323-WLDH 28 Bailey Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire & Humber, S1 4EHContact email
  • THE SOCIAL CO ACADEMY LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 13236850GB-PPON: PGLB-2261-WGNY Office 5 & 6 Bowburn North Ind Estate, Durham, North East, DH6 5PFContact email
  • THE SQUARE METRE LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 08878664GB-PPON: PHWQ-9522-HYCP The Former County Court, Redditch, West Midlands, B97 4ABContact email
  • THE TRAINING BROKERS LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 07515277GB-UKPRN: 10036106 Wesley House 24 Wesley Street, Swinton, Salford, North West, M27 6ADContact email
  • THREE13 TRAINING AND ENTERPRISE LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 05642155GB-PPON: PLVC-1649-GDMW Oakwood Centre, Stockton On Tees, North East, TS16 0RDContact email
  • TRAINING IN CHILDCARE LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 04818961GB-UKPRN: 10027770 Oak Lodge, East Boldon, North East, NE36 0PQContact email
  • TRIAGE CENTRUM LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 09007183GB-PPON: PVNC-5125-HLVP Cooperative Buildings, 251-255 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, North East, TS1 4ATContact email
  • TRN (TRAIN) LTD.Framework contractorGB-COH: 04170619GB-PPON: PMMR-9812-ZBCP Endeavour House Colmet Court, Queensway South, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, North East, NE11 0EFContact email
  • UPLIFT ASSOCIATES LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 07796115GB-PPON: PQVT-9435-MJGW Room 501 Hope Street Xchange, Sunderland, North East, SR1 3QDContact email
  • UTRAINING LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 11518429GB-UKPRN: 10082486 21 Dalia Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East, NE13 9FJContact email
  • VIRIDIS GREEN LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 16619660GB-UKPRN: 10100796 24-26 Office 1, Izabella House Regent Place, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 3NJContact email

Official documents & specifications (10)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Bidding documents and specificationstenderBidding documents and specificationsThe opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTender system, Open. Suppliers wishing to be considered to be subsequently invited to tender for this Contract must register their expression of interest and submit the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) through the Open eTender…

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Preliminary market engagement notice planningPreliminary market engagement noticeUK2Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender