Learning and Development Suppliers Framework

{
  "id": "060244-2026",
  "tag": [
    "tenderUpdate"
  ],
  "date": "2026-06-26T11:36:56+01:00",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-064af2",
  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-PPON-PXJW-5627-QRQR",
    "name": "West Sussex County Council"
  },
  "tender": {
    "id": "C23670",
    "lots": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "title": "Leadership, Management, Coaching & Professional Supervision",
        "value": {
          "amount": 640000,
          "currency": "GBP",
          "amountGross": 768000
        },
        "status": "active",
        "description": "To procure learning and development solutions that build the capability, confidence and effectiveness of leaders and managers working within a political, public service and regulatory environment. This Lot supports the development of leadership behaviours that improve outcomes for residents, strengthen organisational culture, enable effective people management and lead change across complex local systems.\nProviders appointed to this Lot will be expected to:\nDeliver practice‑focused leadership development tailored to public service contexts. (If accreditation is desired, it will be a condition of the specification.)\nDemonstrate experience working with stakeholder complexity as is found in the public sector.\nOffer flexible delivery options (face‑to‑face, virtual, blended, 1:1 and group‑based).\nProvide coaching and mentoring through appropriately accredited or professionally recognised practitioners.\nEnsure all materials and delivery methods comply with UK public sector accessibility standards (Latest version of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines - WCAG).\nEnsure all language, assets and examples promote inclusivity and represent a diverse range of individuals.\nDeliver interventions that are evidence‑informed, inclusive and aligned to council values and behaviours.\nAllow the L&D Service to attend and quality assure training provision.\nRefrain from promoting, marketing or upselling any additional products or services to delegates during design, delivery or support activities.\nWork collaboratively with Council subject matter experts to ensure training delivery remains current, relevant and meets the service need.\nContribute to impact evaluation of events delivered.",
        "suitability": {
          "sme": true,
          "vcse": true
        },
        "awardCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
            {
              "name": "Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)",
              "type": "quality"
            }
          ],
          "weightingDescription": "To gain a place on the framework bidders will need to successfully pass the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)."
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2034-06-04T23:59:59+01:00",
          "startDate": "2026-12-01T00:00:00Z"
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "2",
        "title": "Health & Social Care Workforce Development",
        "value": {
          "amount": 640000,
          "currency": "GBP",
          "amountGross": 768000
        },
        "status": "active",
        "description": "Adult Services (WSCC)\nTo procure learning and development solutions that support our internal and external workforce to deliver adult services aligned to the latest strategies which support people to live the life they want to lead, while ensuring that support is sustainable and focused on what matters most to individuals. Our approach is on enablement, using a strengths-based strategy so providing the information and opportunity to assist residents to lead as independent and fulfilling life as they can, in the way they choose, removing (or reducing the level of) dependency on statutory services, through timely interactions with individuals.\nChildren's Services (WSCC)\nTo procure learning and development solutions that support our internal and external workforce to deliver the latest Children's Services Strategy. We want to develop and retain the right people with the right skills and competences to fulfil the wide variety of roles across Children's Services. West Sussex County Council is committed to putting Children First and improving the services that we offer.\nDevelop a diverse, skilled, motivated, engaged and healthy workforce who are clear about standards and expectations.\nCreate an environment where good practice can flourish.\nEnable consistently high standards in the care and protection we provide to children who need it, enabling the best possible outcomes.\nEarly Childhood Services (WSCC)\nTo procure learning and development solutions that support our statutory duty to provide training, advice and support to Early Years settings on the 4 key areas;\nImproving EYFS outcomes\nSEND and vulnerable families\nPaediatric first aid\nSafeguarding and child protection\nProviders appointed to this Lot will be expected to:\nDeliver non‑qualification, skills‑focused professional and core skills training suitable for a diverse local authority workforce, to include internal WSCC professionals and external partners.\nEvidence subject matter expertise and occupational competency, in the delivery subject matter.\nDemonstrate understanding of the public sector context, including equality duties, governance, regulatory frameworks and resident‑focused services.\nWork collaboratively with WSCC subject matter experts to ensure training delivery remains current, relevant and meets the service need.\nOffer practical, accessible and inclusive learning solutions suitable for a wide range of roles, from qualified, unqualified and alternatively qualified, across all levels of the service.\nProvide flexible delivery formats (virtual, in‑person, blended, modular, self‑directed).\nEnsure all learning materials comply with public sector accessibility standards (latest version of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) and incorporate inclusive design principles.\nEnsure all language, assets and examples promote inclusivity and represent a diverse range of individuals.\nApply evidence‑informed approaches that support behaviour change, improved performance and high‑quality council service delivery.\nAllow WSCC L&D team to attend and quality assure training provision.\nRefrain from promoting, marketing or upselling any additional non WSCC products or services to WSCC delegates during design, delivery or support activities.\nContribute to impact evaluation of events delivered.",
        "suitability": {
          "sme": true,
          "vcse": true
        },
        "awardCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
            {
              "name": "Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)",
              "type": "quality"
            }
          ],
          "weightingDescription": "To gain a place on the framework bidders will need to successfully pass the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)."
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2034-06-04T23:59:59+01:00",
          "startDate": "2026-12-01T00:00:00Z"
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "3",
        "title": "Corporate Skills, OD, Culture, Wellbeing & Change",
        "value": {
          "amount": 640000,
          "currency": "GBP",
          "amountGross": 768000
        },
        "status": "active",
        "description": "To procure learning solutions that develop professional, corporate and core skills alongside organisational development, culture, wellbeing and change capability across WSCC's workforce. This Lot supports specialist corporate functions, operational services and cross council roles, enabling colleagues to work confidently, effectively and in alignment with public sector standards, regulatory requirements and organisational values. It also strengthens values led transformation, team effectiveness and psychologically safe, inclusive workplaces council roles led transformation, team effectiveness and psychologically safe, inclusive workplaces, council roles-led transformation, team effectiveness and psychologically safe, inclusive workplaces.\nProviders appointed to this Lot will be expected to:\nDeliver non qualification, skills focused professional, core skills, OD, culture, wellbeing and change learning suitable for a diverse local authority workforce qualification, skills focused professional, core skills, OD, culture, wellbeing and change learning suitable for a diverse local authority workforce-focused professional, core skills, OD, culture, wellbeing and change learning suitable for a diverse local authority workforce.\nDemonstrate understanding of the public sector context, including equality duties, governance, legislation, regulatory frameworks and resident focused services focused services.\nCreate psychologically safe, inclusive learning environments and apply trauma-informed practice and safeguarding considerations-informed practice and safeguarding considerations.\nOffer practical, accessible and inclusive learning solutions suitable for a wide range of roles-from leaders and managers, corporate professionals to operational staff.\nProvide flexible delivery formats (virtual, in person, blended, modular, self-directed).\nEnsure all learning materials comply with public sector accessibility standards (Latest version of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines - WCAG) and incorporate inclusive design principles.\nEnsure all language, assets and examples promote inclusivity and represent a diverse range of individuals.\nApply evidence informed approaches that support behaviour change, improved performance and high-quality council service delivery (e.g., systems thinking, change theory, compassionate leadership) informed approaches that support behaviour change, improved performance and high-quality council service delivery (e.g. systems thinking, change theory, compassionate leadership).quality council service delivery (e.g. systems thinking, change theory, compassionate leadership).\nAllow WSCC L&D team to attend and quality assure training provision.\nRefrain from promoting, marketing or upselling any additional products or services to WSCC delegates during design, delivery or support activities.\nContribute to impact evaluation of events delivered.\n* Core skills are the essential workplace abilities all staff need - such as communication, professionalism, teamwork, time management, digital confidence, and problem solving - that enable colleagues to work effectively, inclusively and in line with public sector standards.",
        "suitability": {
          "sme": true,
          "vcse": true
        },
        "awardCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
            {
              "name": "Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)",
              "type": "quality"
            }
          ],
          "weightingDescription": "To gain a place on the framework bidders will need to successfully pass the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)."
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2034-06-04T23:59:59+01:00",
          "startDate": "2026-12-01T00:00:00Z"
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "4",
        "title": "Digital Learning Design and Development",
        "value": {
          "amount": 640000,
          "currency": "GBP",
          "amountGross": 768000
        },
        "status": "active",
        "description": "To procure specialist expertise in the design and development of high‑quality, modern and accessible learning solutions. Under this Lot, the L&D Consultants will work with relevant stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SME's) to conduct the Learning Needs Analysis and provide a clear specification, outlining the learning outcomes, audience requirements and contextual needs. Providers use this specification to design and/or supply scalable, engaging and inclusive learning resources that meet organisational needs, align with public sector standards and deliver measurable impact.\nProviders appointed to this Lot will be expected to:\nUse WSCC L&D's specification as the foundation for design or resource selection.\nDemonstrate strong capability in both custom digital learning design and / or curation of pre‑built content.\nDeliver accessible, user‑centred learning aligned with public sector standards, WSCC internal standards and industry best practice (Latest version of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines - WCAG).\nApply WCAG‑compliant design, inclusive practices and plain English principles.\nEnsure all language, assets and examples promote inclusivity and represent a diverse range of individuals.\nProvide clear methods for evaluation, analytics and demonstrating learning effectiveness.\nOffer scalable, flexible commercial models for both bespoke design and pre‑built content supply.\nUse WSCC‑approved editing and content‑creation software (e.g., Articulate 360 or other platforms WSCC has access to), ensuring compatibility with local systems. The exception to this would be for 'off the shelf' learning resources.\nWhen Learning resource is hosted on WSCC Learning Management System you will supply all final deliverables in agreed formats, including SCORM‑compliant files, transcripts, captions, alt‑text and any supporting assets required for hosting and accessibility.\nIf learning is hosted externally this should be compliant from an accessibility and a data management requirement standpoint.\nEnsure WSCC receives full ownership and unrestricted usage rights for all bespoke materials created under this Lot, including source files, so content can be updated internally in future.\nRefrain from promoting, marketing or upselling any additional products or services to WSCC delegates during design, delivery or support activities.\nContribute to impact evaluation of events delivered.",
        "suitability": {
          "sme": true,
          "vcse": true
        },
        "awardCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
            {
              "name": "Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)",
              "type": "quality"
            }
          ],
          "weightingDescription": "To gain a place on the framework bidders will need to successfully pass the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)."
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2034-06-04T23:59:59+01:00",
          "startDate": "2026-12-01T00:00:00Z"
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "5",
        "title": "IT & Digital Skills Training",
        "value": {
          "amount": 640000,
          "currency": "GBP",
          "amountGross": 768000
        },
        "status": "active",
        "description": "To procure learning solutions that build the digital capability of colleagues across the local authority workforce. This Lot supports the council's digital transformation ambitions by increasing confidence, skills and behaviours needed to use modern digital tools, work efficiently, deliver excellent resident services and safeguard information.\nroviders appointed to this Lot will be expected to:\nDeliver non‑qualification, skills‑focused learning suitable for a diverse local authority workforce.\nIf required offer flexible delivery models (e.g., virtual, in‑person, blended, self‑directed) to support accessibility and operational needs.\nDemonstrate experience in public sector or local government contexts, with an understanding of statutory, data, accessibility and cyber requirements.\nProvide training that is practical, application‑focused and aligned to everyday council tasks, rather than theoretical or vendor‑certification‑based.\nEnsure materials comply with UK public sector accessibility standards and promote inclusive learning (Latest version of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines - WCAG).\nEnsure all language, assets and examples promote inclusivity and represent a diverse range of individuals.\nAllow WSCC L&D team to potentially attend and quality assure training provision.\nRefrain from promoting, marketing or upselling any additional products or services to WSCC delegates during design, delivery or support activities.\nContribute to impact evaluation of events delivered.",
        "suitability": {
          "sme": true,
          "vcse": true
        },
        "awardCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
            {
              "name": "Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)",
              "type": "quality"
            }
          ],
          "weightingDescription": "To gain a place on the framework bidders will need to successfully pass the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)."
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2034-06-04T23:59:59+01:00",
          "startDate": "2026-12-01T00:00:00Z"
        }
      }
    ],
    "items": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "relatedLot": "1",
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "region": "UKJ",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          }
        ],
        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "id": "80000000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Education and training services"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "2",
        "relatedLot": "2",
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "region": "UKJ",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          }
        ],
        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "id": "80000000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Education and training services"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "3",
        "relatedLot": "3",
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "region": "UKJ",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          }
        ],
        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "id": "80000000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Education and training services"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "4",
        "relatedLot": "4",
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "region": "UKJ",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          }
        ],
        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "id": "80000000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Education and training services"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "5",
        "relatedLot": "5",
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "region": "UKJ",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          }
        ],
        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "id": "80000000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Education and training services"
          }
        ]
      }
    ],
    "title": "Learning and Development Suppliers Framework",
    "value": {
      "amount": 3200000,
      "currency": "GBP",
      "amountGross": 3840000
    },
    "status": "active",
    "documents": [
      {
        "id": "conflictOfInterest",
        "description": "Not published",
        "documentType": "conflictOfInterest"
      },
      {
        "id": "L-1",
        "url": "https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome",
        "documentType": "biddingDocuments"
      },
      {
        "id": "060244-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060244-2026",
        "format": "text/html",
        "noticeType": "UK4",
        "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
        "documentType": "tenderNotice",
        "datePublished": "2026-06-26T11:36:56+01:00"
      }
    ],
    "amendments": [
      {
        "id": "060244-2026",
        "description": "Please Note:  The Total Contract Value is £3,200,000.  This has been split between all lots as an estimate not an actual figure.\nReoccurring Procurement date added."
      }
    ],
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
      "scheme": "UKPGA"
    },
    "recurrence": {
      "dates": [
        {
          "startDate": "2027-02-28T23:59:59Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    "techniques": {
      "frameworkAgreement": {
        "type": "closed",
        "method": "withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition",
        "description": "Suppliers must meet the minimum required selection criteria for entry onto the Framework Agreement and maintain the requisite criteria throughout the duration of the Contract. There are no other restrictions on who can or cannot join the Framework Agreement and Suppliers may apply to join at any time during the lifetime of the Framework Agreement Period as entry remains open throughout this period.",
        "isOpenFrameworkScheme": true,
        "openFrameworkSchemeEndDate": "2034-06-04T23:59:59+01:00"
      },
      "hasFrameworkAgreement": true
    },
    "awardPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-11-30T23:59:59Z"
    },
    "description": "West Sussex County Council are creating a new Framework for Learning and Development to onboard training delivery providers. This framework is intended to establish a flexible and high-quality pool of approved Learning and Development (L&D) Suppliers who can deliver a broad range of services across defined Lots:\nLot 1 - Leadership, Management, Coaching & Professional Supervision\nLot 2 - Health & Social Care Workforce Development\nLot 3 - Corporate Skills, Organisational Development, Culture, Wellbeing & Change\nLot 4 - Digital Learning Design and Development\nLot 5 - IT & Digital Skills Training",
    "tenderPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-09-30T23:59:00+01:00"
    },
    "enquiryPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-09-16T23:59:00+01:00"
    },
    "hasRecurrence": true,
    "specialRegime": [
      "lightTouch"
    ],
    "aboveThreshold": true,
    "submissionTerms": {
      "languages": [
        "en"
      ],
      "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed"
    },
    "procurementMethod": "open",
    "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
    "submissionMethodDetails": "https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome",
    "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure"
  },
  "parties": [
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PXJW-5627-QRQR",
      "name": "West Sussex County Council",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKJ27",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Chichester",
        "postalCode": "PO19 1RQ",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "County Hall, West Street"
      },
      "details": {
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PXJW-5627-QRQR",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "name": "Lucy Kelly",
        "email": "BSDProcurement@westsussex.gov.uk"
      }
    }
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "initiationType": "tender"
}

{
  "id": "053706-2026",
  "tag": [
    "tender"
  ],
  "date": "2026-06-08T11:36:30+01:00",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-064af2",
  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-PPON-PXJW-5627-QRQR",
    "name": "West Sussex County Council"
  },
  "tender": {
    "id": "C23670",
    "lots": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "title": "Leadership, Management, Coaching & Professional Supervision",
        "value": {
          "amount": 3200000,
          "currency": "GBP",
          "amountGross": 3840000
        },
        "status": "active",
        "description": "To procure learning and development solutions that build the capability, confidence and effectiveness of leaders and managers working within a political, public service and regulatory environment. This Lot supports the development of leadership behaviours that improve outcomes for residents, strengthen organisational culture, enable effective people management and lead change across complex local systems.\nProviders appointed to this Lot will be expected to: \nDeliver practice‑focused leadership development tailored to public service contexts. (If accreditation is desired, it will be a condition of the specification.) \nDemonstrate experience working with stakeholder complexity as is found in the public sector. \nOffer flexible delivery options (face‑to‑face, virtual, blended, 1:1 and group‑based). \nProvide coaching and mentoring through appropriately accredited or professionally recognised practitioners. \nEnsure all materials and delivery methods comply with UK public sector accessibility standards (Latest version of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines - WCAG). \nEnsure all language, assets and examples promote inclusivity and represent a diverse range of individuals. \nDeliver interventions that are evidence‑informed, inclusive and aligned to council values and behaviours. \nAllow the L&D Service to attend and quality assure training provision. \nRefrain from promoting, marketing or upselling any additional products or services to delegates during design, delivery or support activities. \nWork collaboratively with Council subject matter experts to ensure training delivery remains current, relevant and meets the service need. \nContribute to impact evaluation of events delivered.",
        "suitability": {
          "sme": true,
          "vcse": true
        },
        "awardCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
            {
              "name": "Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)",
              "type": "quality"
            }
          ],
          "weightingDescription": "To gain a place on the framework bidders will need to successfully pass the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)."
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2034-06-04T23:59:59+01:00",
          "startDate": "2026-12-01T00:00:00Z"
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "2",
        "title": "Health & Social Care Workforce Development",
        "value": {
          "amount": 3200000,
          "currency": "GBP",
          "amountGross": 3840000
        },
        "status": "active",
        "description": "Adult Services (WSCC)  \nTo procure learning and development solutions that support our internal and external workforce to deliver adult services aligned to the latest strategies which support people to live the life they want to lead, while ensuring that support is sustainable and focused on what matters most to individuals. Our approach is on enablement, using a strengths-based strategy so providing the information and opportunity to assist residents to lead as independent and fulfilling life as they can, in the way they choose, removing (or reducing the level of) dependency on statutory services, through timely interactions with individuals.  \nChildren's Services (WSCC)  \nTo procure learning and development solutions that support our internal and external workforce to deliver the latest Children's Services Strategy. We want to develop and retain the right people with the right skills and competences to fulfil the wide variety of roles across Children's Services. West Sussex County Council is committed to putting Children First and improving the services that we offer.   \nDevelop a diverse, skilled, motivated, engaged and healthy workforce who are clear about standards and expectations.  \nCreate an environment where good practice can flourish.  \nEnable consistently high standards in the care and protection we provide to children who need it, enabling the best possible outcomes.  \nEarly Childhood Services (WSCC)  \nTo procure learning and development solutions that support our statutory duty to provide training, advice and support to Early Years settings on the 4 key areas;  \nImproving EYFS outcomes  \nSEND and vulnerable families  \nPaediatric first aid  \nSafeguarding and child protection  \nProviders appointed to this Lot will be expected to:  \nDeliver non‑qualification, skills‑focused professional and core skills training suitable for a diverse local authority workforce, to include internal WSCC professionals and external partners.   \nEvidence subject matter expertise and occupational competency, in the delivery subject matter.  \nDemonstrate understanding of the public sector context, including equality duties, governance, regulatory frameworks and resident‑focused services.  \nWork collaboratively with WSCC subject matter experts to ensure training delivery remains current, relevant and meets the service need.  \nOffer practical, accessible and inclusive learning solutions suitable for a wide range of roles, from qualified, unqualified and alternatively qualified, across all levels of the service.   \nProvide flexible delivery formats (virtual, in‑person, blended, modular, self‑directed).  \nEnsure all learning materials comply with public sector accessibility standards (latest version of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) and incorporate inclusive design principles.  \nEnsure all language, assets and examples promote inclusivity and represent a diverse range of individuals.  \nApply evidence‑informed approaches that support behaviour change, improved performance and high‑quality council service delivery.  \nAllow WSCC L&D team to attend and quality assure training provision.  \nRefrain from promoting, marketing or upselling any additional non WSCC products or services to WSCC delegates during design, delivery or support activities.  \nContribute to impact evaluation of events delivered.",
        "suitability": {
          "sme": true,
          "vcse": true
        },
        "awardCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
            {
              "name": "Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)",
              "type": "quality"
            }
          ],
          "weightingDescription": "To gain a place on the framework bidders will need to successfully pass the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)."
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2034-06-04T23:59:59+01:00",
          "startDate": "2026-12-01T00:00:00Z"
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "3",
        "title": "Corporate Skills, OD, Culture, Wellbeing & Change",
        "value": {
          "amount": 3200000,
          "currency": "GBP",
          "amountGross": 3840000
        },
        "status": "active",
        "description": "To procure learning solutions that develop professional, corporate and core skills alongside organisational development, culture, wellbeing and change capability across WSCC's workforce. This Lot supports specialist corporate functions, operational services and cross council roles, enabling colleagues to work confidently, effectively and in alignment with public sector standards, regulatory requirements and organisational values. It also strengthens values led transformation, team effectiveness and psychologically safe, inclusive workplaces council roles led transformation, team effectiveness and psychologically safe, inclusive workplaces, council roles-led transformation, team effectiveness and psychologically safe, inclusive workplaces. \nProviders appointed to this Lot will be expected to: \nDeliver non qualification, skills focused professional, core skills, OD, culture, wellbeing and change learning suitable for a diverse local authority workforce qualification, skills focused professional, core skills, OD, culture, wellbeing and change learning suitable for a diverse local authority workforce-focused professional, core skills, OD, culture, wellbeing and change learning suitable for a diverse local authority workforce. \nDemonstrate understanding of the public sector context, including equality duties, governance, legislation, regulatory frameworks and resident focused services focused services. \nCreate psychologically safe, inclusive learning environments and apply trauma-informed practice and safeguarding considerations-informed practice and safeguarding considerations. \nOffer practical, accessible and inclusive learning solutions suitable for a wide range of roles-from leaders and managers, corporate professionals to operational staff. \nProvide flexible delivery formats (virtual, in person, blended, modular, self-directed). \nEnsure all learning materials comply with public sector accessibility standards (Latest version of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines - WCAG) and incorporate inclusive design principles. \nEnsure all language, assets and examples promote inclusivity and represent a diverse range of individuals. \nApply evidence informed approaches that support behaviour change, improved performance and high-quality council service delivery (e.g., systems thinking, change theory, compassionate leadership) informed approaches that support behaviour change, improved performance and high-quality council service delivery (e.g. systems thinking, change theory, compassionate leadership).quality council service delivery (e.g. systems thinking, change theory, compassionate leadership). \nAllow WSCC L&D team to attend and quality assure training provision. \nRefrain from promoting, marketing or upselling any additional products or services to WSCC delegates during design, delivery or support activities. \nContribute to impact evaluation of events delivered. \n* Core skills are the essential workplace abilities all staff need - such as communication, professionalism, teamwork, time management, digital confidence, and problem solving - that enable colleagues to work effectively, inclusively and in line with public sector standards.",
        "suitability": {
          "sme": true,
          "vcse": true
        },
        "awardCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
            {
              "name": "Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)",
              "type": "quality"
            }
          ],
          "weightingDescription": "To gain a place on the framework bidders will need to successfully pass the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)."
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2034-06-04T23:59:59+01:00",
          "startDate": "2026-12-01T00:00:00Z"
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "4",
        "title": "Digital Learning Design and Development",
        "value": {
          "amount": 3200000,
          "currency": "GBP",
          "amountGross": 3840000
        },
        "status": "active",
        "description": "To procure specialist expertise in the design and development of high‑quality, modern and accessible learning solutions. Under this Lot, the L&D Consultants will work with relevant stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SME's) to conduct the Learning Needs Analysis and provide a clear specification, outlining the learning outcomes, audience requirements and contextual needs. Providers use this specification to design and/or supply scalable, engaging and inclusive learning resources that meet organisational needs, align with public sector standards and deliver measurable impact. \nProviders appointed to this Lot will be expected to: \nUse WSCC L&D's specification as the foundation for design or resource selection. \nDemonstrate strong capability in both custom digital learning design and / or curation of pre‑built content. \nDeliver accessible, user‑centred learning aligned with public sector standards, WSCC internal standards and industry best practice (Latest version of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines - WCAG). \nApply WCAG‑compliant design, inclusive practices and plain English principles. \nEnsure all language, assets and examples promote inclusivity and represent a diverse range of individuals. \nProvide clear methods for evaluation, analytics and demonstrating learning effectiveness. \nOffer scalable, flexible commercial models for both bespoke design and pre‑built content supply. \nUse WSCC‑approved editing and content‑creation software (e.g., Articulate 360 or other platforms WSCC has access to), ensuring compatibility with local systems. The exception to this would be for 'off the shelf' learning resources.  \nWhen Learning resource is hosted on WSCC Learning Management System you will supply all final deliverables in agreed formats, including SCORM‑compliant files, transcripts, captions, alt‑text and any supporting assets required for hosting and accessibility. \nIf learning is hosted externally this should be compliant from an accessibility and a data management requirement standpoint. \nEnsure WSCC receives full ownership and unrestricted usage rights for all bespoke materials created under this Lot, including source files, so content can be updated internally in future. \nRefrain from promoting, marketing or upselling any additional products or services to WSCC delegates during design, delivery or support activities. \nContribute to impact evaluation of events delivered.",
        "suitability": {
          "sme": true,
          "vcse": true
        },
        "awardCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
            {
              "name": "Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)",
              "type": "quality"
            }
          ],
          "weightingDescription": "To gain a place on the framework bidders will need to successfully pass the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)."
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2034-06-04T23:59:59+01:00",
          "startDate": "2026-12-01T00:00:00Z"
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "5",
        "title": "IT & Digital Skills Training",
        "value": {
          "amount": 3200000,
          "currency": "GBP",
          "amountGross": 3840000
        },
        "status": "active",
        "description": "To procure learning solutions that build the digital capability of colleagues across the local authority workforce. This Lot supports the council's digital transformation ambitions by increasing confidence, skills and behaviours needed to use modern digital tools, work efficiently, deliver excellent resident services and safeguard information.\nroviders appointed to this Lot will be expected to: \nDeliver non‑qualification, skills‑focused learning suitable for a diverse local authority workforce. \nIf required offer flexible delivery models (e.g., virtual, in‑person, blended, self‑directed) to support accessibility and operational needs. \nDemonstrate experience in public sector or local government contexts, with an understanding of statutory, data, accessibility and cyber requirements. \nProvide training that is practical, application‑focused and aligned to everyday council tasks, rather than theoretical or vendor‑certification‑based. \nEnsure materials comply with UK public sector accessibility standards and promote inclusive learning (Latest version of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines - WCAG). \nEnsure all language, assets and examples promote inclusivity and represent a diverse range of individuals. \nAllow WSCC L&D team to potentially attend and quality assure training provision. \nRefrain from promoting, marketing or upselling any additional products or services to WSCC delegates during design, delivery or support activities. \nContribute to impact evaluation of events delivered.",
        "suitability": {
          "sme": true,
          "vcse": true
        },
        "awardCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
            {
              "name": "Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)",
              "type": "quality"
            }
          ],
          "weightingDescription": "To gain a place on the framework bidders will need to successfully pass the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)."
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2034-06-04T23:59:59+01:00",
          "startDate": "2026-12-01T00:00:00Z"
        }
      }
    ],
    "items": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "relatedLot": "1",
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "region": "UKJ",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          }
        ],
        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "id": "80000000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Education and training services"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "2",
        "relatedLot": "2",
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "region": "UKJ",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          }
        ],
        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "id": "80000000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Education and training services"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "3",
        "relatedLot": "3",
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "region": "UKJ",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          }
        ],
        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "id": "80000000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Education and training services"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "4",
        "relatedLot": "4",
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "region": "UKJ",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          }
        ],
        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "id": "80000000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Education and training services"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "5",
        "relatedLot": "5",
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "region": "UKJ",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          }
        ],
        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "id": "80000000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Education and training services"
          }
        ]
      }
    ],
    "title": "Learning and Development Suppliers Framework",
    "value": {
      "amount": 3200000,
      "currency": "GBP",
      "amountGross": 3840000
    },
    "status": "active",
    "documents": [
      {
        "id": "conflictOfInterest",
        "description": "Not published",
        "documentType": "conflictOfInterest"
      },
      {
        "id": "L-1",
        "url": "https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome",
        "documentType": "biddingDocuments"
      },
      {
        "id": "053706-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053706-2026",
        "format": "text/html",
        "noticeType": "UK4",
        "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
        "documentType": "tenderNotice",
        "datePublished": "2026-06-08T11:36:30+01:00"
      }
    ],
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
      "scheme": "UKPGA"
    },
    "techniques": {
      "frameworkAgreement": {
        "type": "closed",
        "method": "withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition",
        "description": "Suppliers must meet the minimum required selection criteria for entry onto the Framework Agreement and maintain the requisite criteria throughout the duration of the Contract. There are no other restrictions on who can or cannot join the Framework Agreement and Suppliers may apply to join at any time during the lifetime of the Framework Agreement Period as entry remains open throughout this period.",
        "isOpenFrameworkScheme": true,
        "openFrameworkSchemeEndDate": "2034-06-04T23:59:59+01:00"
      },
      "hasFrameworkAgreement": true
    },
    "awardPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-11-30T23:59:59Z"
    },
    "description": "West Sussex County Council are creating a new Framework for Learning and Development to onboard training delivery providers. This framework is intended to establish a flexible and high-quality pool of approved Learning and Development (L&D) Suppliers who can deliver a broad range of services across defined Lots:\nLot 1 - Leadership, Management, Coaching & Professional Supervision\nLot 2 - Health & Social Care Workforce Development\nLot 3 - Corporate Skills, Organisational Development, Culture, Wellbeing & Change\nLot 4 - Digital Learning Design and Development\nLot 5 - IT & Digital Skills Training",
    "tenderPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-09-30T23:59:59+01:00"
    },
    "enquiryPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-09-16T23:59:59+01:00"
    },
    "specialRegime": [
      "lightTouch"
    ],
    "aboveThreshold": true,
    "submissionTerms": {
      "languages": [
        "en"
      ],
      "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed"
    },
    "procurementMethod": "open",
    "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
    "submissionMethodDetails": "https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome",
    "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure"
  },
  "parties": [
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PXJW-5627-QRQR",
      "name": "West Sussex County Council",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKJ27",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Chichester",
        "postalCode": "PO19 1RQ",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "County Hall, West Street"
      },
      "details": {
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PXJW-5627-QRQR",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "name": "Lucy Kelly",
        "email": "BSDProcurement@westsussex.gov.uk"
      }
    }
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "initiationType": "tender"
}

{
  "id": "011307-2026",
  "tag": [
    "planning"
  ],
  "date": "2026-02-09T11:34:13Z",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-064af2",
  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-PPON-PXJW-5627-QRQR",
    "name": "West Sussex County Council"
  },
  "tender": {
    "id": "I-80222",
    "lots": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "status": "planned",
        "hasRenewal": true,
        "suitability": {
          "sme": true,
          "vcse": true
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00",
          "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
          "maxExtentDate": "2034-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        }
      }
    ],
    "items": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "relatedLot": "1",
        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "id": "80000000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Education and training services"
          }
        ]
      }
    ],
    "title": "Learning and Development Suppliers Framework",
    "status": "planned",
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
      "scheme": "UKPGA"
    },
    "description": "Open Light Touch multi-lotted framework for the provision of external providers of training services.",
    "communication": {
      "futureNoticeDate": "2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
    },
    "specialRegime": [
      "lightTouch"
    ],
    "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
  },
  "parties": [
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PXJW-5627-QRQR",
      "name": "West Sussex County Council",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKJ27",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Chichester",
        "postalCode": "PO19 1RG",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "County Hall"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "https://www.westsussex.gov.uk",
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PXJW-5627-QRQR",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "bsdprocurement@westsussex.gov.uk"
      }
    }
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "planning": {
    "documents": [
      {
        "id": "011307-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011307-2026",
        "format": "text/html",
        "noticeType": "UK1",
        "description": "Pipeline notice on Find a Tender",
        "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
        "datePublished": "2026-02-09T11:34:13Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "initiationType": "tender"
}