Official UK procurement notice
Learning and Training Services DPS
Authority: The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service (Central government)·Consortium: 8 public authorities
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionCCS 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 contract value of the RM6219 Learning and Training Services DPS has been uplifted by 50% (from £300m to £450m), enacted in November 2024. There has been a further uplift from £450m to £850m enacted in June 2026.
This DPS was procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR), and will subject to limited regulations, in accordance with Regulations 74-76 PCR2015.
This DPS allows for the provision of training services to be utilised by UK Public Sector Bodies, particularly benefitting the wider public sector and the third sector, but not excluding central government - more information around eligible users of the DPS can be found in the Additional Information Section VI.3
The aim of this DPS will be to provide access to a variety of providers offering a range of high quality blended learning and development services designed to meet the needs of UK Public Sector Bodies that will cover, but will not be limited to:
- Off the shelf training
- Bespoke specialist training
Further information is included in the Additional Information section VI.3
CPV: Administrative educational services · Coaching services · E-learning services · Education and training services · Environmental training services · Health and first-aid training services · Management-related services · Personal development training services · Provision of language courses · Safety education services · Safety training services · Services related to the preparation of training manuals · +6 more
How this dynamic market works
From the published notice- Type
- Dynamic market
- Bids received
- 50 bids received · 8 suppliers appointed
- Market period
- 3 yrs 11 mo from 28 Sept 2021
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1This DPS allows for the provision of training services to be utilised by UK Public…RenewalPublished value£850,000,000
This DPS allows for the provision of training services to be utilised by UK Public Sector Bodies, including the wider public sector and the third sector including but not limited to: local government, combined authorities, health, police, fire and rescue, housing associations, charities, education, devolved administrations and Central Government Departments and their arm’s length bodies and their agencies.
The core requirement of the learning and training services shall include but not be limited to the one or a combination of services in each of the following four (4) distinct Service Types:
Standard Off the Shelf Training
Bespoke training
Learning Technologies
Education Services Additional information: CCS considers that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply at the Call for Competition. It is the supplier's responsibility to take their own advice and consider whether TUPE is likely to apply in the particular circumstances of the contract and to act accordingly.
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
- Price
- Suitability
Suppliers will be assessed on their response to the selection criteria in their request to participate for a place on the RM6219 Learning and Training Services DPS Agreement. The procurement bid pack and registration details can be accessed via the following URL address
supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps ↗
and clicking on Learning and Development
Please read the DPS Needs document first for a full overview of the procurement process and read the instructions carefully. To register for the RM6219 Learning and Training Services DPS Agreement please select the ‘Access as a Supplier’ link which can be located at the URL address above. An example of how to register for the DPS platform can be found at the following you tube generic guide
Please note that to register you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. The procurement will be managed electronically via CCS. The value provided in Section II.1.5) is only an estimate. We cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this DPS Agreement. This procurement offering does not guarantee any minimum spend and there will be no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee under this DPS. As part of this contract notice the bid pack and the following documents can be accessed at the link provided below:
- Contract notice authorised cust…
- “Learning and Training Services DPS” is a dynamic market: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Restricted procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Open admission
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Dynamic market
- Who may use this agreement
- Any qualifying supplier may apply while the market is open
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 28 Sept 2021, 22:45 BST
- Last source update
- 5 Jun 2026, 14:59 BST
- Authority reference
RM6219- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-053415- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e5cbFind a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Publisher note: The value provided in Section II.1.5) is only an estimate. The Authority cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this DPS Agreement. The Authority expressly reserves the right: (i) not to award any DPS Agreement as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and (ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; and in no circumstances will the customer be liable for any costs incurred by the suppliers. (iii) to make changes to the management charge applicable to this DPS in relation to both the percentage charged and the methodology used. We consider that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 ("TUPE") may apply at the call for competition. It is the suppliers responsibility to take your own advice and consider whether TUPE is likely to apply in the particular circumstances of the contract and to act accordingly. On 2.4.2014 Government introduced its Government Security Classifications (GSC) scheme which replaced Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All bidders should make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact on this requirement. The link below to Gov.uk provides information on the GSC at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications. Cyber essentials is a mandatory requirement for central government contracts which involve handling personal information or provide certain ICT products/services. Government is taking steps to reduce the levels of cyber security risk in its supply chain through the cyber essentials scheme. The scheme defines a set of controls which, when implemented, will provide organisations with basic protection from the most prevalent forms of threat coming from the internet. To participate in this procurement, bidders must be able to demonstrate they comply with the technical requirements prescribed by cyber essentials, for services under and in connection with this procurement.
How to participate & submission route
Official notice Apply via Cabinet Office Supplier Registration- Requests to participate (first stage)
- —
- Admission period ends
- 27 Oct 2028, 23:59 BST
- Clarification deadline
- —
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
28 Sept 2021 → 27 Oct 2028 · 3 dates- Contract starts28 Sept 2021, 00:00 BST
- Notice published137 days ago5 Jun 2026, 14:59 BST
- Today20 Oct 2026
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown27 Oct 2028, 23:59 BST
Notice history
18 events · 15 releases on Find a Tender · since 30 Sept 2021- Buyer details updated30 Sept 2021, 22:45 BST
- Buyer details updated10 Jun 2022, 08:25 BST
- Status changed to complete14 Jun 2022, 08:21 BST
- Buyer details updated14 Jun 2022, 08:21 BST
- Buyer details updated10 Jan 2024, 11:11 GMT
- Buyer details updated10 Jul 2024, 18:55 BST
- Published value updated to £450,000,00019 Nov 2024, 13:58 GMTwas £300,000,000
- Status changed to active19 Nov 2024, 13:58 GMT
- Deadline moved to 27 Oct 2028, 23:59 BST19 Nov 2024, 13:58 GMT+2556 days · was 29 Oct 2021
- Buyer details updated19 Nov 2024, 13:58 GMT
- Status changed to complete14 Mar 2025, 16:17 GMT
- Buyer details updated14 Mar 2025, 16:17 GMT
- Buyer details updated30 May 2025, 08:57 BST
- Buyer details updated4 Dec 2025, 13:40 GMT
- Buyer details updated16 Dec 2025, 09:44 GMT
- Published value updated to £850,000,0005 Jun 2026, 12:25 BSTwas £450,000,000
- Status changed to active5 Jun 2026, 12:25 BST
- Buyer details updated5 Jun 2026, 12:25 BST
Published amendments (2 · 0 deadline changes)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | TextIII.1.1 | [contracts finder link] | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/941f4b02-6cde-4a1f-9f9b-d63bae55a58d | |
| — | TextIII.1.1 | Suppliers will be assessed on their response to the selection criteria in their request to participate for a place on the RM6219 Learning and Training Services DPS Agreement. The procurement bid pack and registration details can be accessed via the following URL address https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps and clicking on Learning and Development Please read the DPS Needs document… | Suppliers will be assessed on their response to the selection criteria in their request to participate for a place on the RM6219 Learning and Training Services DPS Agreement. The procurement bid pack and registration details can be accessed via the following URL address https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps and clicking on Learning and Development Please read the DPS Needs document… |
2 amendments published without a description.
Routine re-releases (15)
- 2026-03: 1 release · 18 Mar 2026
- 2025-12: 2 releases · 4 Dec 2025, 16 Dec 2025
- 2025-05: 1 release · 30 May 2025
- 2025-03: 1 release · 14 Mar 2025
- 2024-11: 1 release · 19 Nov 2024
- 2024-07: 1 release · 10 Jul 2024
- 2024-01: 1 release · 10 Jan 2024
- 2022-06: 2 releases · 10 Jun 2022, 14 Jun 2022
- 2021-09: 2 releases · 28 Sept 2021, 30 Sept 2021
Commercial outcome & contract awardsAwards so far
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast9 suppliers are admitted to this dynamic market without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
Contract 042777-2026-1
- Signed
- 23 Apr 2026
- Value
- £94,500
- Period
- … – 27 Oct 2028
- Status
- active
Contract 024461-2026-1
- Signed
- 25 Feb 2026
- Value
- £74,400
- Period
- … – 27 Oct 2028
- Status
- active
Contract 083141-2025-1
- Signed
- 20 Nov 2025
- Value
- £25,000
- Period
- … – 27 Oct 2028
- Status
- active
Contract 079756-2025-1
- Signed
- 12 Nov 2025
- Value
- £398,698
- Period
- … – 27 Oct 2028
- Status
- active
Contract 028639-2025-1
- Signed
- 27 May 2025
- Value
- £41,850
- Period
- … – 27 Oct 2028
- Status
- active
Contract 009530-2025-1
- Signed
- 12 Mar 2025
- Value
- £360,000
- Period
- … – 27 Oct 2028
- Status
- active
Career Transition Service
- Signed
- 4 Jul 2024
- Value
- £335,000
- Period
- … – 27 Oct 2028
- Status
- active
Contract 000753-2024-1
- Signed
- 8 Dec 2023
- Value
- —
- Period
- … – 27 Oct 2028
- Status
- active
Contract 016205-2022-1
- Signed
- 7 Jun 2022
- Value
- £104,401
- Period
- … – 27 Oct 2028
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50bids · 5 electronic · 1 from abroad | 4 | — | £264,960 – £264,960 |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
7 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- Cabinet OfficeContracting authorityCentral purchasing bodyNational or federal agency/officeCentral Government
- Care Quality CommissionContracting authorityBody governed by public lawHealth
- Crown Commercial ServiceContracting authority
- NHS Business Services AuthorityContracting authorityBody governed by public lawEducation
- NHS EnglandContracting authorityBody governed by public lawHealth
- The Corporate Officer of the House of CommonsContracting authorityMinistry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisionsGeneral public services
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- High Court (Technology and Construction Court)Review body
- High Court and Court of Appeal of England and WalesMediation bodyReview bodyReview contact point
- High Court of England and WalesReview body
- The High Court of JusticeReview body
Suppliers admitted to the dynamic market
9 commercial parties on the notice- ASK Europe LtdAdmitted to the market
- CIPD ENTERPRISES LTDAdmitted to the market
- Half the Sky LtdAdmitted to the market
- Half the Sky LtdAdmitted to the market
- Professional Development Group LimitedAdmitted to the market
- Proversity.org LtdAdmitted to the market
- QA LIMITEDAdmitted to the market
- Right Management LimitedAdmitted to the market
- The Wellbeing Project (Europe) LimitedAdmitted to the market
Official documents & specifications (8)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria