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Published 22 Sept 2026, 13:17 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Training, Coaching and Development Providers Framework

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Authority: Development Bank of Wales (Central government)

Framework agreement10 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitableMax 9 lots per supplier
Sectors: Education & Training (80) Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)£1,000,000envelope for 10 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Admission open until 20 Oct 202612:00 BST · period end, not a bid countdown
Clarification cut-off 8 Oct 202612:00 BST · questions to the authority
Framework period 1 yr 11 moup to 7 yrs 11 mo with extensions · starts 1 Dec 2026
Bids per lot · this authority 21all categories · n=5 · competition analysis ↓

What is being bought10 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The Development Bank of Wales (DBW) is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of training, coaching and development services to support the learning and development needs of its employees. The framework will provide access to suitably qualified and experienced suppliers capable of delivering a broad range of professional development services, including leadership and management development, procurement and commercial skills, finance, risk and compliance, project management, coaching and mentoring, digital and technology skills, personal effectiveness, and other specialist training requirements.

Through this procurement, DBW aims to appoint a panel of providers who can deliver high-quality, flexible and value-for-money learning solutions across a range of delivery methods, including classroom-based, virtual and blended learning. The framework will support DBW's strategic objectives by enhancing workforce capability, supporting organisational development and ensuring employees have access to relevant and effective learning opportunities.

Further details of the scope, lot structure, evaluation methodology and framework arrangements are set out within the procurement documents.

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The framework is expected to be divided into lots to reflect different areas of expertise. The Development Bank of Wales does not guarantee any minimum volume or value of work under the framework. Contracts will be awarded in accordance with the call-off procedures set out in the procurement documents.

Services may include training programmes, workshops, masterclasses, briefings, coaching, mentoring, facilitation, training needs analysis, learner diagnostics, preparation of learning materials, post-course evaluation and associated reporting. Delivery may be in person, virtual or blended, depending on the requirement, audience and relevant lot.

The framework will be divided into lots covering leadership and management development; procurement, commercial and contract management; financial services, risk and regulatory training; digital, technology and AI skills; project and change management; HR, equality, diversity and inclusion; health, safety and wellbeing; Welsh language and communication skills; coaching and mentoring; and soft skills and business development.

The framework will not guarantee any minimum level of spend, volume of work or number of call-off contracts. Requirements will be commissioned through the framework call-off arrangements and will be subject to business need, budget availability, approval requirements and supplier performance.

The tender code for etenderwales is itt_127450

  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 16 May 2034, 23:59 BST.
  • No preliminary market engagement: A Preliminary Market Engagement Notice was not published because the Development Bank of Wales has sufficient knowledge of the relevant supplier market to proceed directly to procurement. In addition, the proposed requirement is well understood, the scope has been clearly defined, and there is an established and more…competitive market of suppliers capable of delivering the services required. As a result, preliminary market engagement is not considered necessary to inform the procurement strategy or specification. Publishing a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice would be unlikely to generate information that would materially alter the proposed procurement approach.

CPV: Education and training services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Places
up to 46 suppliers
Framework period
1 yr 11 mo · up to 7 yrs 11 mo from 1 Dec 2026 — The Development Bank of Wales considers a framework term of up to eight years to be necessary and proportionate due to the nature of the services being procured. The framework will support the organisation's long-term learning and development strategy and provide access to training, coaching and development services that contribute to workforce capability, leadership more…succession, regulatory compliance and organisational performance. A longer-term framework will, Provide continuity in the delivery of learning and development programmes, enabling the establishment of consistent training pathways and progressive development programmes over multiple years. Allow suppliers to invest in understanding the Development Bank of Wales' business, culture, strategic objectives and learning requirements, leading to higher quality and more tailored service provision.
Published description of the framework

The framework will operate as a closed multi-supplier framework agreement. Suppliers will be appointed to the lot or lots for which they submit a successful tender and will only be eligible to receive call-off opportunities under those appointed lots. When DBW identifies a requirement, it will determine the appropriate lot and issue the requirement to the appointed supplier or suppliers under that lot in accordance with the call-off rules set out in the procurement documents. Call-offs may cover single training sessions, workshops, coaching assignments, short programmes, multi-session development pathways, refresher training, bespoke learning interventions or associated support services. The primary call-off route will be further competition between suppliers appointed to the relevant lot, particularly where more than one supplier is capable of meeting the requirement and DBW needs to compare approach, trainer or coach suitability, availability, delivery method, timescales and price. Suppliers invited to a further competition will be asked to submit a proportionate proposal responding to the specific requirement. Direct award may be used only where permitted by the framework terms and where objective criteria apply. This may include, for example, continuation of existing training, follow-on activity from bespoke design work, refresher or consolidation sessions, continuation of coaching or mentoring support, or circumstances where a particular appointed supplier is uniquely placed to deliver the requirement because of prior involvement, continuity, specific expertise, availability or value for money considerations. All call-off contracts will be subject to business need, budget availability, approval requirements, supplier performance and the terms of the framework. Appointment to the framework does not guarantee any minimum level of spend, volume of work or number of call-off contracts.

Lots and requirements (10)Procurement structure

10 lots · all with a published value · a supplier may bid for at most 9 and win at most 9 of them · evaluation weights differ by lot
Lot #1Leadership and Management DevelopmentRenewal 1 yr 11 moSMEVCSEPublished value£1
Provision of leadership and management development services, including training, workshops, programmes, coaching support, facilitated sessions and practical tools to develop current and aspiring managers, senior leaders and team leaders. Services may cover people management, performance management, strategic leadership, culture, change leadership, communication, decision-making, resilience and inclusive leadership.
Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 — 31 Oct 2028 (1 yr 11 mo) · up to 7 yrs 11 mo with extensionsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: UK
Value
£1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions
Training requirements under this lot may vary depending on the role, experience level, objectives and development needs of individual employees or teams. As such, the Development Bank of Wales may require suppliers to tailor training content, delivery methods, duration, learning materials and practical exercises to meet specific organisational or participant requirements. Services may include the adaptation of more…existing courses, the development of bespoke training programmes, one-to-one or group coaching, action learning sets, workshops, masterclasses and other leadership and management development interventions. Training may be delivered face-to-face, virtually or through a blended approach, depending on business needs and participant preferences. The scope, format and level of customisation required will be specified at call-off stage. No minimum volume of bespoke work is guaranteed. Suppliers must demonstrate the ability to design and deliver flexible, tailored solutions that align with the Development Bank of Wales' strategic objectives, organisational culture and learning outcomes. · Initial term: 2 years. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement by up to 3 further periods of 2 years each. The maximum framework term, including extensions, is 8 years. No extension is guaranteed and will be subject to satisfactory performance and business requirements.
80000000 Education and training services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing
    Tenderers must be legally constituted organisations with the appropriate authority and capacity to enter into and perform the contract. Bidders may be required to provide evidence of their legal status and confirm that they are not subject to any mandatory or more…discretionary exclusion grounds as set out in the Procurement Act 2023. Tenderers must demonstrate that they possess the financial standing and economic capacity necessary to deliver the services. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to assess financial resilience using information such as audited accounts, financial statements, turnover information, credit reports, or other financial data considered appropriate. Where considered proportionate to the value and risk of the contract, bidders may be required to demonstrate a minimum level of financial standing. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to seek guarantees, assurances or other evidence where there are concerns regarding a bidder's financial capacity to perform the contract. Bidders must maintain adequate insurance cover relevant to the services being provided throughout the term of the framework and any call-off contracts, including employers' liability insurance (where applicable), public liability insurance and professional indemnity insurance.
  • Technical & professional ability
    As a minimum, bidders may be required to: Demonstrate relevant experience in the design and delivery of training, coaching and development services of a similar nature, scale and complexity. Provide examples of contracts delivered within the last three years more…that are comparable to the services being procured. Demonstrate access to appropriately qualified, experienced and competent trainers, facilitators, coaches and subject matter experts. Evidence the ability to develop and deliver tailored learning solutions to meet specific organisational and individual development needs. Demonstrate appropriate quality assurance arrangements, performance monitoring processes and continuous improvement procedures. Confirm their capacity and capability to deliver services across the required geographic locations and delivery methods, including face-to-face, virtual and blended learning. Demonstrate compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory and professional requirements applicable to the services being provided. Provide evidence of policies and procedures relating to safeguarding (where applicable), equality, diversity and inclusion, data protection, information security, health and safety, and business continuity. Where bidders are applying for multiple lots, they must demonstrate sufficient capacity and resources to deliver all services for which they are seeking appointment. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to verify information provided by bidders and to seek additio…
Award criteria (2)
Quality: 70%Price: 30%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Technical evaluation — 70%
  • Commercial evaluation — 30%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Technical evaluation — Describe the specific social value outcomes your organisation would deliver through a training services contract with DBW.

Who is likely to bid for this lot ↓

Lot #2Procurement, Commercial and Contract ManagementRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1
Provision of procurement, commercial and contract management training and development services. Services may include training on procurement legislation, procurement planning, tendering, evaluation, supplier management, contract management, commercial risk, negotiation, governance, transparency, social value and practical procurement processes relevant to DBW’s operating environment.
Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 — 30 Nov 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 8 yrs with extensionsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: UK
Value
£1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions
Training requirements under this lot may vary depending on the role, experience level, objectives and development needs of individual employees or teams. As such, the Development Bank of Wales may require suppliers to tailor training content, delivery methods, duration, learning materials and practical exercises to meet specific organisational or participant requirements. The scope, format and level of more…customisation required will be specified at call-off stage. No minimum volume of bespoke work is guaranteed. Suppliers must demonstrate the ability to design and deliver flexible, tailored solutions that align with the Development Bank of Wales' strategic objectives, organisational culture and learning outcomes. · Initial term: 2 years. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement by up to 3 further periods of 2 years each. The maximum framework term, including extensions, is 8 years. No extension is guaranteed and will be subject to satisfactory performance and business requirements.
80000000 Education and training services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing
    Tenderers must be legally constituted organisations with the appropriate authority and capacity to enter into and perform the contract. Bidders may be required to provide evidence of their legal status and confirm that they are not subject to any mandatory or more…discretionary exclusion grounds as set out in the Procurement Act 2023. Tenderers must demonstrate that they possess the financial standing and economic capacity necessary to deliver the services. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to assess financial resilience using information such as audited accounts, financial statements, turnover information, credit reports, or other financial data considered appropriate. Where considered proportionate to the value and risk of the contract, bidders may be required to demonstrate a minimum level of financial standing. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to seek guarantees, assurances or other evidence where there are concerns regarding a bidder's financial capacity to perform the contract. Bidders must maintain adequate insurance cover relevant to the services being provided throughout the term of the framework and any call-off contracts, including employers' liability insurance (where applicable), public liability insurance and professional indemnity insurance.
  • Technical & professional ability
    As a minimum, bidders may be required to: Demonstrate relevant experience in the design and delivery of training, coaching and development services of a similar nature, scale and complexity. Provide examples of contracts delivered within the last three years more…that are comparable to the services being procured. Demonstrate access to appropriately qualified, experienced and competent trainers, facilitators, coaches and subject matter experts. Evidence the ability to develop and deliver tailored learning solutions to meet specific organisational and individual development needs. Demonstrate appropriate quality assurance arrangements, performance monitoring processes and continuous improvement procedures. Confirm their capacity and capability to deliver services across the required geographic locations and delivery methods, including face-to-face, virtual and blended learning. Demonstrate compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory and professional requirements applicable to the services being provided. Provide evidence of policies and procedures relating to safeguarding (where applicable), equality, diversity and inclusion, data protection, information security, health and safety, and business continuity. Where bidders are applying for multiple lots, they must demonstrate sufficient capacity and resources to deliver all services for which they are seeking appointment. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to verify information provided by bidders and to seek additio…
Award criteria (2)
Quality: 70%Price: 30%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Technical evaluation — 70%
  • Commercial evaluation — 30%

Who is likely to bid for this lot ↓

Lot #3Financial Services, Risk and Regulatory TrainingRenewal 2 yrsSMEPublished value£1
Provision of financial services, risk, compliance and regulatory training. Services may include technical and practical training on financial services regulation, credit risk, investment risk, operational risk, fraud prevention, anti-money laundering, conduct, governance, assurance, financial crime, data protection, regulatory change and other specialist topics relevant to DBW’s activities.
Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 — 30 Nov 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 8 yrs with extensionsEligibility: SME eligibleDelivery: UK
Value
£1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions
Training requirements under this lot may vary depending on the role, experience level, objectives and development needs of individual employees or teams. As such, the Development Bank of Wales may require suppliers to tailor training content, delivery methods, duration, learning materials and practical exercises to meet specific organisational or participant requirements. Services may include the adaptation of more…existing courses, the development of bespoke training programmes, one-to-one or group coaching, action learning sets, workshops, masterclasses and other leadership and management development interventions. Training may be delivered face-to-face, virtually or through a blended approach, depending on business needs and participant preferences. The scope, format and level of customisation required will be specified at call-off stage. No minimum volume of bespoke work is guaranteed. Suppliers must demonstrate the ability to design and deliver flexible, tailored solutions that align with the Development Bank of Wales' strategic objectives, organisational culture and learning outcomes. · Initial term: 2 years. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement by up to 3 further periods of 2 years each. The maximum framework term, including extensions, is 8 years. No extension is guaranteed and will be subject to satisfactory performance and business requirements.
80000000 Education and training services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing
    Tenderers must be legally constituted organisations with the appropriate authority and capacity to enter into and perform the contract. Bidders may be required to provide evidence of their legal status and confirm that they are not subject to any mandatory or more…discretionary exclusion grounds as set out in the Procurement Act 2023. Tenderers must demonstrate that they possess the financial standing and economic capacity necessary to deliver the services. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to assess financial resilience using information such as audited accounts, financial statements, turnover information, credit reports, or other financial data considered appropriate. Where considered proportionate to the value and risk of the contract, bidders may be required to demonstrate a minimum level of financial standing. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to seek guarantees, assurances or other evidence where there are concerns regarding a bidder's financial capacity to perform the contract. Bidders must maintain adequate insurance cover relevant to the services being provided throughout the term of the framework and any call-off contracts, including employers' liability insurance (where applicable), public liability insurance and professional indemnity insurance.
  • Technical & professional ability
    Tenderers must demonstrate that they have the technical ability, skills, experience and resources necessary to deliver the services covered by the relevant lot(s). As a minimum, bidders may be required to: Demonstrate relevant experience in the design and more…delivery of training, coaching and development services of a similar nature, scale and complexity. Provide examples of contracts delivered within the last three years that are comparable to the services being procured. Demonstrate access to appropriately qualified, experienced and competent trainers, facilitators, coaches and subject matter experts. Evidence the ability to develop and deliver tailored learning solutions to meet specific organisational and individual development needs. Demonstrate appropriate quality assurance arrangements, performance monitoring processes and continuous improvement procedures. Confirm their capacity and capability to deliver services across the required geographic locations and delivery methods, including face-to-face, virtual and blended learning. Demonstrate compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory and professional requirements applicable to the services being provided. Provide evidence of policies and procedures relating to safeguarding (where applicable), equality, diversity and inclusion, data protection, information security, health and safety, and business continuity. Where bidders are applying for multiple lots, they must demonstrate sufficient capacity and resources to deliver…
Award criteria (2)
Quality: 70%Price: 30%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Technical evaluation — 70%
  • Commercial evaluation — 30%

Who is likely to bid for this lot ↓

Lot #4Digital, Technology and AI SkillsRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1
Provision of digital, technology and AI skills training to support staff confidence and capability. Services may include training on Microsoft 365 tools, digital productivity, data literacy, cyber awareness, artificial intelligence, automation, digital transformation, accessibility in digital tools and practical use of technology in a professional services environment.
Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 — 30 Nov 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 8 yrs with extensionsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: UK
Value
£1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions
Training requirements under this lot may vary depending on the role, experience level, objectives and development needs of individual employees or teams. As such, the Development Bank of Wales may require suppliers to tailor training content, delivery methods, duration, learning materials and practical exercises to meet specific organisational or participant requirements. Services may include the adaptation of more…existing courses, the development of bespoke training programmes, one-to-one or group coaching, action learning sets, workshops, masterclasses and other leadership and management development interventions. Training may be delivered face-to-face, virtually or through a blended approach, depending on business needs and participant preferences. The scope, format and level of customisation required will be specified at call-off stage. No minimum volume of bespoke work is guaranteed. Suppliers must demonstrate the ability to design and deliver flexible, tailored solutions that align with the Development Bank of Wales' strategic objectives, organisational culture and learning outcomes. · Initial term: 2 years. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement by up to 3 further periods of 2 years each. The maximum framework term, including extensions, is 8 years. No extension is guaranteed and will be subject to satisfactory performance and business requirements.
80000000 Education and training services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing
    Tenderers must be legally constituted organisations with the appropriate authority and capacity to enter into and perform the contract. Bidders may be required to provide evidence of their legal status and confirm that they are not subject to any mandatory or more…discretionary exclusion grounds as set out in the Procurement Act 2023. Tenderers must demonstrate that they possess the financial standing and economic capacity necessary to deliver the services. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to assess financial resilience using information such as audited accounts, financial statements, turnover information, credit reports, or other financial data considered appropriate. Where considered proportionate to the value and risk of the contract, bidders may be required to demonstrate a minimum level of financial standing. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to seek guarantees, assurances or other evidence where there are concerns regarding a bidder's financial capacity to perform the contract. Bidders must maintain adequate insurance cover relevant to the services being provided throughout the term of the framework and any call-off contracts, including employers' liability insurance (where applicable), public liability insurance and professional indemnity insurance.
  • Technical & professional ability
    Tenderers must demonstrate that they have the technical ability, skills, experience and resources necessary to deliver the services covered by the relevant lot(s). As a minimum, bidders may be required to: Demonstrate relevant experience in the design and more…delivery of training, coaching and development services of a similar nature, scale and complexity. Provide examples of contracts delivered within the last three years that are comparable to the services being procured. Demonstrate access to appropriately qualified, experienced and competent trainers, facilitators, coaches and subject matter experts. Evidence the ability to develop and deliver tailored learning solutions to meet specific organisational and individual development needs. Demonstrate appropriate quality assurance arrangements, performance monitoring processes and continuous improvement procedures. Confirm their capacity and capability to deliver services across the required geographic locations and delivery methods, including face-to-face, virtual and blended learning. Demonstrate compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory and professional requirements applicable to the services being provided. Provide evidence of policies and procedures relating to safeguarding (where applicable), equality, diversity and inclusion, data protection, information security, health and safety, and business continuity. Where bidders are applying for multiple lots, they must demonstrate sufficient capacity and resources to deliver…
Award criteria (2)
Quality: 70%Price: 30%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Technical evaluation — 70%
  • Commercial evaluation — 30%

Who is likely to bid for this lot ↓

Lot #5Project and Change ManagementRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1
Provision of project management, programme management and change management training and development services. Services may include training on project planning, governance, delivery methods, risk and issue management, benefits realisation, stakeholder engagement, communication planning, change readiness, adoption and practical delivery of organisational change.
Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 — 30 Nov 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 8 yrs with extensionsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: UK
Value
£1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions
Training requirements under this lot may vary depending on the role, experience level, objectives and development needs of individual employees or teams. As such, the Development Bank of Wales may require suppliers to tailor training content, delivery methods, duration, learning materials and practical exercises to meet specific organisational or participant requirements. Services may include the adaptation of more…existing courses, the development of bespoke training programmes, one-to-one or group coaching, action learning sets, workshops, masterclasses and other leadership and management development interventions. Training may be delivered face-to-face, virtually or through a blended approach, depending on business needs and participant preferences. The scope, format and level of customisation required will be specified at call-off stage. No minimum volume of bespoke work is guaranteed. Suppliers must demonstrate the ability to design and deliver flexible, tailored solutions that align with the Development Bank of Wales' strategic objectives, organisational culture and learning outcomes. · Initial term: 2 years. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement by up to 3 further periods of 2 years each. The maximum framework term, including extensions, is 8 years. No extension is guaranteed and will be subject to satisfactory performance and business requirements.
80000000 Education and training services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing
    Tenderers must be legally constituted organisations with the appropriate authority and capacity to enter into and perform the contract. Bidders may be required to provide evidence of their legal status and confirm that they are not subject to any mandatory or more…discretionary exclusion grounds as set out in the Procurement Act 2023. Tenderers must demonstrate that they possess the financial standing and economic capacity necessary to deliver the services. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to assess financial resilience using information such as audited accounts, financial statements, turnover information, credit reports, or other financial data considered appropriate. Where considered proportionate to the value and risk of the contract, bidders may be required to demonstrate a minimum level of financial standing. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to seek guarantees, assurances or other evidence where there are concerns regarding a bidder's financial capacity to perform the contract. Bidders must maintain adequate insurance cover relevant to the services being provided throughout the term of the framework and any call-off contracts, including employers' liability insurance (where applicable), public liability insurance and professional indemnity insurance.
  • Technical & professional ability
    Tenderers must demonstrate that they have the technical ability, skills, experience and resources necessary to deliver the services covered by the relevant lot(s). As a minimum, bidders may be required to: Demonstrate relevant experience in the design and more…delivery of training, coaching and development services of a similar nature, scale and complexity. Provide examples of contracts delivered within the last three years that are comparable to the services being procured. Demonstrate access to appropriately qualified, experienced and competent trainers, facilitators, coaches and subject matter experts. Evidence the ability to develop and deliver tailored learning solutions to meet specific organisational and individual development needs. Demonstrate appropriate quality assurance arrangements, performance monitoring processes and continuous improvement procedures. Confirm their capacity and capability to deliver services across the required geographic locations and delivery methods, including face-to-face, virtual and blended learning. Demonstrate compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory and professional requirements applicable to the services being provided. Provide evidence of policies and procedures relating to safeguarding (where applicable), equality, diversity and inclusion, data protection, information security, health and safety, and business continuity. Where bidders are applying for multiple lots, they must demonstrate sufficient capacity and resources to deliver…
Award criteria (2)
Quality: 70%Price: 30%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Technical Evaluation — 70%
  • Commercial Evaluation — 30%

Who is likely to bid for this lot ↓

Lot #6HR, Equality, Diversity and InclusionRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1
Provision of HR-related, equality, diversity and inclusion training. Services may include training on employment-related people practices, inclusive workplaces, dignity at work, unconscious bias, equality duties, reasonable adjustments, recruitment and selection, employee relations, wellbeing conversations, policy implementation and inclusive management practices.
Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 — 30 Nov 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 8 yrs with extensionsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: UK
Value
£1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions
Training requirements under this lot may vary depending on the role, experience level, objectives and development needs of individual employees or teams. As such, the Development Bank of Wales may require suppliers to tailor training content, delivery methods, duration, learning materials and practical exercises to meet specific organisational or participant requirements. Services may include the adaptation of more…existing courses, the development of bespoke training programmes, one-to-one or group coaching, action learning sets, workshops, masterclasses and other leadership and management development interventions. Training may be delivered face-to-face, virtually or through a blended approach, depending on business needs and participant preferences. The scope, format and level of customisation required will be specified at call-off stage. No minimum volume of bespoke work is guaranteed. Suppliers must demonstrate the ability to design and deliver flexible, tailored solutions that align with the Development Bank of Wales' strategic objectives, organisational culture and learning outcomes. · Initial term: 2 years. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement by up to 3 further periods of 2 years each. The maximum framework term, including extensions, is 8 years. No extension is guaranteed and will be subject to satisfactory performance and business requirements.
80000000 Education and training services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing
    Tenderers must be legally constituted organisations with the appropriate authority and capacity to enter into and perform the contract. Bidders may be required to provide evidence of their legal status and confirm that they are not subject to any mandatory or more…discretionary exclusion grounds as set out in the Procurement Act 2023. Tenderers must demonstrate that they possess the financial standing and economic capacity necessary to deliver the services. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to assess financial resilience using information such as audited accounts, financial statements, turnover information, credit reports, or other financial data considered appropriate. Where considered proportionate to the value and risk of the contract, bidders may be required to demonstrate a minimum level of financial standing. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to seek guarantees, assurances or other evidence where there are concerns regarding a bidder's financial capacity to perform the contract. Bidders must maintain adequate insurance cover relevant to the services being provided throughout the term of the framework and any call-off contracts, including employers' liability insurance (where applicable), public liability insurance and professional indemnity insurance.
  • Technical & professional ability
    Tenderers must demonstrate that they have the technical ability, skills, experience and resources necessary to deliver the services covered by the relevant lot(s). As a minimum, bidders may be required to: Demonstrate relevant experience in the design and more…delivery of training, coaching and development services of a similar nature, scale and complexity. Provide examples of contracts delivered within the last three years that are comparable to the services being procured. Demonstrate access to appropriately qualified, experienced and competent trainers, facilitators, coaches and subject matter experts. Evidence the ability to develop and deliver tailored learning solutions to meet specific organisational and individual development needs. Demonstrate appropriate quality assurance arrangements, performance monitoring processes and continuous improvement procedures. Confirm their capacity and capability to deliver services across the required geographic locations and delivery methods, including face-to-face, virtual and blended learning. Demonstrate compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory and professional requirements applicable to the services being provided. Provide evidence of policies and procedures relating to safeguarding (where applicable), equality, diversity and inclusion, data protection, information security, health and safety, and business continuity. Where bidders are applying for multiple lots, they must demonstrate sufficient capacity and resources to deliver…
Award criteria (2)
Quality: 70%Price: 30%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Technical evaluation — 70%
  • Commercial eevaluation — 30%

Who is likely to bid for this lot ↓

Lot #7Health, Safety and WellbeingRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1
Provision of health, safety and wellbeing training and development services. Services may include statutory or good-practice health and safety training, mental health awareness, wellbeing, resilience, stress management, workplace safety, first aid-related awareness, risk awareness, personal safety and practical support for safe and healthy working practices.
Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 — 30 Nov 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 8 yrs with extensionsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: UK
Value
£1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions
Training requirements under this lot may vary depending on the role, experience level, objectives and development needs of individual employees or teams. As such, the Development Bank of Wales may require suppliers to tailor training content, delivery methods, duration, learning materials and practical exercises to meet specific organisational or participant requirements. Services may include the adaptation of more…existing courses, the development of bespoke training programmes, one-to-one or group coaching, action learning sets, workshops, masterclasses and other leadership and management development interventions. Training may be delivered face-to-face, virtually or through a blended approach, depending on business needs and participant preferences. The scope, format and level of customisation required will be specified at call-off stage. No minimum volume of bespoke work is guaranteed. Suppliers must demonstrate the ability to design and deliver flexible, tailored solutions that align with the Development Bank of Wales' strategic objectives, organisational culture and learning outcomes. · Initial term: 2 years. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement by up to 3 further periods of 2 years each. The maximum framework term, including extensions, is 8 years. No extension is guaranteed and will be subject to satisfactory performance and business requirements.
80000000 Education and training services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing
    Tenderers must be legally constituted organisations with the appropriate authority and capacity to enter into and perform the contract. Bidders may be required to provide evidence of their legal status and confirm that they are not subject to any mandatory or more…discretionary exclusion grounds as set out in the Procurement Act 2023. Tenderers must demonstrate that they possess the financial standing and economic capacity necessary to deliver the services. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to assess financial resilience using information such as audited accounts, financial statements, turnover information, credit reports, or other financial data considered appropriate. Where considered proportionate to the value and risk of the contract, bidders may be required to demonstrate a minimum level of financial standing. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to seek guarantees, assurances or other evidence where there are concerns regarding a bidder's financial capacity to perform the contract. Bidders must maintain adequate insurance cover relevant to the services being provided throughout the term of the framework and any call-off contracts, including employers' liability insurance (where applicable), public liability insurance and professional indemnity insurance.
  • Technical & professional ability
    Tenderers must demonstrate that they have the technical ability, skills, experience and resources necessary to deliver the services covered by the relevant lot(s). As a minimum, bidders may be required to: Demonstrate relevant experience in the design and more…delivery of training, coaching and development services of a similar nature, scale and complexity. Provide examples of contracts delivered within the last three years that are comparable to the services being procured. Demonstrate access to appropriately qualified, experienced and competent trainers, facilitators, coaches and subject matter experts. Evidence the ability to develop and deliver tailored learning solutions to meet specific organisational and individual development needs. Demonstrate appropriate quality assurance arrangements, performance monitoring processes and continuous improvement procedures. Confirm their capacity and capability to deliver services across the required geographic locations and delivery methods, including face-to-face, virtual and blended learning. Demonstrate compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory and professional requirements applicable to the services being provided. Provide evidence of policies and procedures relating to safeguarding (where applicable), equality, diversity and inclusion, data protection, information security, health and safety, and business continuity. Where bidders are applying for multiple lots, they must demonstrate sufficient capacity and resources to deliver…
Award criteria (2)
Quality: 70%Price: 30%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Technical evaluation — 70%
  • Commercial evaluation — 30%

Who is likely to bid for this lot ↓

Lot #8Welsh Language and Communication SkillsRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1
Provision of Welsh language and communication skills training. Services may include Welsh language learning, confidence-building, workplace Welsh, bilingual customer or stakeholder communication, plain English, written communication, presentation skills, report writing, influencing skills and communication tailored to DBW’s internal and external audiences.
Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 — 30 Nov 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 8 yrs with extensionsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: UK
Value
£1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions
Training requirements under this lot may vary depending on the role, experience level, objectives and development needs of individual employees or teams. As such, the Development Bank of Wales may require suppliers to tailor training content, delivery methods, duration, learning materials and practical exercises to meet specific organisational or participant requirements. Services may include the adaptation of more…existing courses, the development of bespoke training programmes, one-to-one or group coaching, action learning sets, workshops, masterclasses and other leadership and management development interventions. Training may be delivered face-to-face, virtually or through a blended approach, depending on business needs and participant preferences. The scope, format and level of customisation required will be specified at call-off stage. No minimum volume of bespoke work is guaranteed. Suppliers must demonstrate the ability to design and deliver flexible, tailored solutions that align with the Development Bank of Wales' strategic objectives, organisational culture and learning outcomes. · Initial term: 2 years. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement by up to 3 further periods of 2 years each. The maximum framework term, including extensions, is 8 years. No extension is guaranteed and will be subject to satisfactory performance and business requirements.
80000000 Education and training services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing
    Tenderers must be legally constituted organisations with the appropriate authority and capacity to enter into and perform the contract. Bidders may be required to provide evidence of their legal status and confirm that they are not subject to any mandatory or more…discretionary exclusion grounds as set out in the Procurement Act 2023. Tenderers must demonstrate that they possess the financial standing and economic capacity necessary to deliver the services. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to assess financial resilience using information such as audited accounts, financial statements, turnover information, credit reports, or other financial data considered appropriate. Where considered proportionate to the value and risk of the contract, bidders may be required to demonstrate a minimum level of financial standing. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to seek guarantees, assurances or other evidence where there are concerns regarding a bidder's financial capacity to perform the contract. Bidders must maintain adequate insurance cover relevant to the services being provided throughout the term of the framework and any call-off contracts, including employers' liability insurance (where applicable), public liability insurance and professional indemnity insurance.
  • Technical & professional ability
    Tenderers must demonstrate that they have the technical ability, skills, experience and resources necessary to deliver the services covered by the relevant lot(s). As a minimum, bidders may be required to: Demonstrate relevant experience in the design and more…delivery of training, coaching and development services of a similar nature, scale and complexity. Provide examples of contracts delivered within the last three years that are comparable to the services being procured. Demonstrate access to appropriately qualified, experienced and competent trainers, facilitators, coaches and subject matter experts. Evidence the ability to develop and deliver tailored learning solutions to meet specific organisational and individual development needs. Demonstrate appropriate quality assurance arrangements, performance monitoring processes and continuous improvement procedures. Confirm their capacity and capability to deliver services across the required geographic locations and delivery methods, including face-to-face, virtual and blended learning. Demonstrate compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory and professional requirements applicable to the services being provided. Provide evidence of policies and procedures relating to safeguarding (where applicable), equality, diversity and inclusion, data protection, information security, health and safety, and business continuity. Where bidders are applying for multiple lots, they must demonstrate sufficient capacity and resources to deliver…
Award criteria (2)
Quality: 70%Price: 30%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Technical evaluation — 70%
  • Commercial evaluation — 30%

Who is likely to bid for this lot ↓

Lot #9Coaching and Mentoring ServicesRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1
Provision of coaching and mentoring services for individuals, groups, managers and senior leaders. Services may include executive coaching, leadership coaching, career coaching, mentoring support, group coaching, action learning, coaching for change, coaching for performance and development-focused support linked to agreed outcomes.
Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 — 30 Nov 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 8 yrs with extensionsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: UK
Value
£1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions
Training requirements under this lot may vary depending on the role, experience level, objectives and development needs of individual employees or teams. As such, the Development Bank of Wales may require suppliers to tailor training content, delivery methods, duration, learning materials and practical exercises to meet specific organisational or participant requirements. Services may include the adaptation of more…existing courses, the development of bespoke training programmes, one-to-one or group coaching, action learning sets, workshops, masterclasses and other leadership and management development interventions. Training may be delivered face-to-face, virtually or through a blended approach, depending on business needs and participant preferences. The scope, format and level of customisation required will be specified at call-off stage. No minimum volume of bespoke work is guaranteed. Suppliers must demonstrate the ability to design and deliver flexible, tailored solutions that align with the Development Bank of Wales' strategic objectives, organisational culture and learning outcomes. · Initial term: 2 years. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement by up to 3 further periods of 2 years each. The maximum framework term, including extensions, is 8 years. No extension is guaranteed and will be subject to satisfactory performance and business requirements.
80000000 Education and training services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing
    Tenderers must be legally constituted organisations with the appropriate authority and capacity to enter into and perform the contract. Bidders may be required to provide evidence of their legal status and confirm that they are not subject to any mandatory or more…discretionary exclusion grounds as set out in the Procurement Act 2023. Tenderers must demonstrate that they possess the financial standing and economic capacity necessary to deliver the services. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to assess financial resilience using information such as audited accounts, financial statements, turnover information, credit reports, or other financial data considered appropriate. Where considered proportionate to the value and risk of the contract, bidders may be required to demonstrate a minimum level of financial standing. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to seek guarantees, assurances or other evidence where there are concerns regarding a bidder's financial capacity to perform the contract. Bidders must maintain adequate insurance cover relevant to the services being provided throughout the term of the framework and any call-off contracts, including employers' liability insurance (where applicable), public liability insurance and professional indemnity insurance.
  • Technical & professional ability
    Tenderers must demonstrate that they have the technical ability, skills, experience and resources necessary to deliver the services covered by the relevant lot(s). As a minimum, bidders may be required to: Demonstrate relevant experience in the design and more…delivery of training, coaching and development services of a similar nature, scale and complexity. Provide examples of contracts delivered within the last three years that are comparable to the services being procured. Demonstrate access to appropriately qualified, experienced and competent trainers, facilitators, coaches and subject matter experts. Evidence the ability to develop and deliver tailored learning solutions to meet specific organisational and individual development needs. Demonstrate appropriate quality assurance arrangements, performance monitoring processes and continuous improvement procedures. Confirm their capacity and capability to deliver services across the required geographic locations and delivery methods, including face-to-face, virtual and blended learning. Demonstrate compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory and professional requirements applicable to the services being provided. Provide evidence of policies and procedures relating to safeguarding (where applicable), equality, diversity and inclusion, data protection, information security, health and safety, and business continuity. Where bidders are applying for multiple lots, they must demonstrate sufficient capacity and resources to deliver…
Award criteria (2)
Quality: 70%Price: 30%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Technical evaluation — 70%
  • Commercial evaluation — 30%

Who is likely to bid for this lot ↓

Lot #10Soft Skills and Business DevelopmentRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1
Provision of soft skills and business development training. Services may include training on communication, collaboration, confidence, negotiation, influencing, customer service, stakeholder management, time management, presentation skills, problem solving, decision-making, personal effectiveness and wider professional development skills.
Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 — 30 Nov 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 8 yrs with extensionsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: UK
Value
£1 exc. VAT · £1 inc. VAT
Extensions
Training requirements under this lot may vary depending on the role, experience level, objectives and development needs of individual employees or teams. As such, the Development Bank of Wales may require suppliers to tailor training content, delivery methods, duration, learning materials and practical exercises to meet specific organisational or participant requirements. Services may include the adaptation of more…existing courses, the development of bespoke training programmes, one-to-one or group coaching, action learning sets, workshops, masterclasses and other leadership and management development interventions. Training may be delivered face-to-face, virtually or through a blended approach, depending on business needs and participant preferences. The scope, format and level of customisation required will be specified at call-off stage. No minimum volume of bespoke work is guaranteed. Suppliers must demonstrate the ability to design and deliver flexible, tailored solutions that align with the Development Bank of Wales' strategic objectives, organisational culture and learning outcomes. · Initial term: 2 years. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement by up to 3 further periods of 2 years each. The maximum framework term, including extensions, is 8 years. No extension is guaranteed and will be subject to satisfactory performance and business requirements.
80000000 Education and training services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing
    Tenderers must be legally constituted organisations with the appropriate authority and capacity to enter into and perform the contract. Bidders may be required to provide evidence of their legal status and confirm that they are not subject to any mandatory or more…discretionary exclusion grounds as set out in the Procurement Act 2023. Tenderers must demonstrate that they possess the financial standing and economic capacity necessary to deliver the services. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to assess financial resilience using information such as audited accounts, financial statements, turnover information, credit reports, or other financial data considered appropriate. Where considered proportionate to the value and risk of the contract, bidders may be required to demonstrate a minimum level of financial standing. The Development Bank of Wales reserves the right to seek guarantees, assurances or other evidence where there are concerns regarding a bidder's financial capacity to perform the contract. Bidders must maintain adequate insurance cover relevant to the services being provided throughout the term of the framework and any call-off contracts, including employers' liability insurance (where applicable), public liability insurance and professional indemnity insurance.
  • Technical & professional ability
    Tenderers must demonstrate that they have the technical ability, skills, experience and resources necessary to deliver the services covered by the relevant lot(s). As a minimum, bidders may be required to: Demonstrate relevant experience in the design and more…delivery of training, coaching and development services of a similar nature, scale and complexity. Provide examples of contracts delivered within the last three years that are comparable to the services being procured. Demonstrate access to appropriately qualified, experienced and competent trainers, facilitators, coaches and subject matter experts. Evidence the ability to develop and deliver tailored learning solutions to meet specific organisational and individual development needs. Demonstrate appropriate quality assurance arrangements, performance monitoring processes and continuous improvement procedures. Confirm their capacity and capability to deliver services across the required geographic locations and delivery methods, including face-to-face, virtual and blended learning. Demonstrate compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory and professional requirements applicable to the services being provided. Provide evidence of policies and procedures relating to safeguarding (where applicable), equality, diversity and inclusion, data protection, information security, health and safety, and business continuity. Where bidders are applying for multiple lots, they must demonstrate sufficient capacity and resources to deliver…
Award criteria (2)
Quality: 70%Price: 30%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Technical evaluation — 70%
  • Commercial evaluation — 30%

Who is likely to bid for this lot ↓

What it takes to win
i

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
How bids are scored

Lots publish different evaluation splits — there is no single procedure weighting.

LotQualityPriceSplit
1 · Leadership and Management Development70%30%
10 · Soft Skills and Business Development70%30%
2 · Procurement, Commercial and Contract Management70%30%
3 · Financial Services, Risk and Regulatory Training70%30%
4 · Digital, Technology and AI Skills70%30%
5 · Project and Change Management70%30%
6 · HR, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion70%30%
7 · Health, Safety and Wellbeing70%30%
8 · Welsh Language and Communication Skills70%30%
9 · Coaching and Mentoring Services70%30%
Tenderers may submit a tender for one, several or all lots, provided they can demonstrate that they meet the conditions of participation and minimum requirements for each lot they bid for. Each lot will be evaluated and awarded separately using the award more…criteria set out in the procurement documents. DBW may appoint different suppliers to different lots and may appoint the same supplier to more than one lot where that supplier submits the most advantageous tender, or is ranked within the maximum number of suppliers to be appointed, for each relevant lot. Appointment to one lot does not guarantee appointment to any other lot. Where a tenderer bids for multiple lots, DBW may require the tenderer to demonstrate that it has sufficient capacity, resources, subject matter expertise and delivery arrangements to support all lots for which it may be appointed. DBW reserves the right to consider whether awarding multiple lots to the same supplier would create any capacity, resilience, conflict of interest or delivery risk, and may seek clarification where necessary. The maximum number of suppliers to be appointed to each lot is set out in the procurement documents. DBW does not guarantee any minimum spend, volume of work or number of call-off contracts under any lot.

Competition analysis · published record, not a forecast of who will bid

How Development Bank of Wales buys Education and training services (CPV 80) — and who usually turns up

Development Bank of Wales’s own published record, next to the Wales (Cymru) market for the same work. This notice is a framework or DPS, so only frameworks and DPS are compared. Whole-market view: Education and training services (CPV 80) →

1

How the contest usually goes

Left: this authority. Right: the market where the work is delivered. Bids and award-vs-estimate pairs are per lot, from contested frameworks and DPS only — direct awards (including PA 2023 transparency notices) report one bid by definition and are left out. On Procurement Act 2023 notices the count is the tenders assessed at the final stage, not every submission received; pairs compare like with like (VAT-exclusive, or VAT-inclusive on both sides). Empty means nothing was published, not filled in from elsewhere.

This authority

Development Bank of Wales

framework/DPS notices in 36 months: 1 in division 80 · 3 in all categories

Bids per lot
i

How many companies usually bid for work like this.

Middle value of published bid counts, one per lot, for this buyer or this region in the same sector.

Based on this buyer’s tenders in all categories, last 36 months: 5 lots. 1 lots are from Procurement Act 2023 notices (bids assessed, middle 7) and 4 from older notices (bids received, middle 21).

Nothing is filled in from UK-wide numbers. An empty tile means nothing usable was published.

21all categories · 36m · n=5 lots
Single-bid lots
i

How often only one company bid.

Share of lots that received exactly one bid, on the same competitions as the bids figure.

Based on this buyer’s tenders in all categories, last 36 months: 5 lots.

High means a thin market or an incumbent that is hard to beat.

0%all categories · 36m · n=5 lots
Award vs estimate
i

Do awards for work like this land above or below the estimate.

Estimate against award per lot, for this buyer or this region in the same sector.

Based on this buyer’s tenders in all categories, last 24 months: 5 pairs.

A past pattern, not a price to bid.

at estimateall categories · 24m · n=5 pairs
Deadline → award date
i

How long buyers here take to decide after bids close.

Middle value in days from the deadline to the first award notice, on competitions that published both dates.

Based on this buyer’s tenders in all categories, last 24 months: 6 notices.

Only decided tenders count, so slow ones still waiting are not in.

Last 36 months.

28dall categories · 24m · n=6 notices
Notice updates
i

How often this buyer changes a notice after publishing it.

Middle number of amendments per notice. Deadline extensions and corrections both count.

Based on this buyer’s tenders in all categories, last 24 months: 24 notices.

Last 24 months.

3all categories · 24m · n=24 notices
Awarded without competition
i

How often this buyer awards without a competition.

Direct or limited awards as a share of its notices that say which procedure was used. These routes are legal in defined cases. This is just the record.

Based on this buyer’s tenders in all categories, last 36 months: 3 notices.

Last 36 months.

0%all categories · 36m · n=3 notices
Bids per lot · history, not this notice’s lots robust · n=5
i

How the number of bidders is spread across lots.

Each lot with a published bid count is put in a band: one bid, two to three, four to six, seven or more. Real competitions only.

Based on 5 lots on 2 contested notices · all categories, last 36 months.

  • 1 bid 0%
  • 2–3 0%
  • 4–6 0%
  • 7+ 100%

Median 21 · 5 lots on 2 contested notices · all categories.

How procedures are run moderate · n=3
i

Which procedures buyers here use.

Notices by the procedure they declare: open, selective, limited or direct. Open and selective are competitions; limited and direct are not.

Based on 3 notices · all categories, last 36 months.

  • Open 100%
  • Selective 0%
  • Limited 0%
  • Direct 0%

3 notices · all categories. Open and selective are competed (they feed the bid and price figures above); limited and direct are not; notices publishing no route are outside all four.

The market · authority’s region

Wales (Cymru) · Education and training services (CPV 80)

framework/DPS notices delivered in Wales (Cymru) in 36 months: 77 in division 80 (64 competed, 11 route not published) · the notice publishes no delivery location, so the authority’s registered region is used

Bids per lot
i

How many companies usually bid for work like this.

Middle value of published bid counts, one per lot, for this buyer or this region in the same sector.

Based on this region’s tenders in this industry (CPV 80), last 36 months: 109 lots. 28 lots are from Procurement Act 2023 notices (bids assessed, middle 10) and 81 from older notices (bids received, middle 4).

Nothing is filled in from UK-wide numbers. An empty tile means nothing usable was published.

5division 80 · 36m · n=109 lots
Single-bid lots
i

How often only one company bid.

Share of lots that received exactly one bid, on the same competitions as the bids figure.

Based on this region’s tenders in this industry (CPV 80), last 36 months: 109 lots.

High means a thin market or an incumbent that is hard to beat.

20%division 80 · 36m · n=109 lots
Award vs estimate
i

Do awards for work like this land above or below the estimate.

Estimate against award per lot, for this buyer or this region in the same sector.

Nothing published for this region in this sector: not measured on frameworks — a panel award is a ceiling, not a price.

A past pattern, not a price to bid.

—not measured on frameworks — a panel award is a ceiling, not a price
Deadline → award date
i

How long buyers here take to decide after bids close.

Middle value in days from the deadline to the first award notice, on competitions that published both dates.

Based on this region’s tenders in this industry (CPV 80), last 36 months: 14 notices.

Only decided tenders count, so slow ones still waiting are not in.

Last 36 months.

78ddivision 80 · 36m · n=14 notices
SME bidders
i

How much of this market goes to small and medium firms.

SME bidders where buyers published the split, otherwise SME winners.

Based on this region’s tenders in this industry (CPV 80), last 36 months: 109 lots.

Last 36 months.

84%division 80 · 36m · n=109 lots
Winners based in the region
i

How much work like this goes to companies based in the delivery region.

Awards in this category delivered here where the winner’s registered address is in the region.

Based on this region’s tenders in this industry (CPV 80), last 36 months: 61 awards.

Registered address, so a national firm with a local branch counts as outside.

Last 36 months.

77%division 80 · 36m · n=61 awards
Bids per lot · history, not this notice’s lots robust · n=109
i

How the number of bidders is spread across lots.

Each lot with a published bid count is put in a band: one bid, two to three, four to six, seven or more. Real competitions only.

Based on 109 lots on 39 contested notices · division 80, last 36 months.

  • 1 bid 20%
  • 2–3 19%
  • 4–6 28%
  • 7+ 33%

Median 5 · 109 lots on 39 contested notices · division 80.

How procedures are run robust · n=66
i

Which procedures buyers here use.

Notices by the procedure they declare: open, selective, limited or direct. Open and selective are competitions; limited and direct are not.

Based on 77 notices · division 80, last 36 months.

  • Open 83%
  • Selective 14%
  • Limited 3%
  • Direct 0%

77 notices · division 80. Open and selective are competed (they feed the bid and price figures above); limited and direct are not; notices publishing no route are outside all four.

robust · n=5
i

Where this tender’s estimate would land if the usual pattern repeats.

We apply the buyer’s usual movement between estimate and award (or the region’s) to the estimate on this notice.

This notice gives one total for several lots, so we show the percentage but do not turn it into pounds.

A benchmark, not a price to bid.

Awards in Development Bank of Wales (all categories, n=5 pairs) land a median at estimate. Applied to each lot’s own published value in the lot table below — the notice total (£1,000,000) is an envelope for 10 lots and is not converted.
2

Who you are likely to meet
i

Who you may be up against.

Suppliers on this buyer’s earlier similar contracts, and suppliers whose record fits this tender.

A guess from the record. Buyers do not publish who is bidding.

Suppliers on this authority’s earlier similar contracts, then suppliers with a matching track record — from published award history, not a bid list

By lot · 10 lots
i

Likely bidders for each lot.

For each lot: the previous winner, suppliers with history on this lot, and suppliers strong in this category.

A guess from the record, not a bidder list.

LotAwarded / admittedLikely suppliers
Leadership and Management Development£1 · CPV 80000000 · expect ≈ £1 (at estimate, Development Bank of Wales)
Suppliers with awards on historically similar lot scopes.		—
Soft Skills and Business Development£1 · CPV 80000000 · expect ≈ £1 (at estimate, Development Bank of Wales)
Procurement, Commercial and Contract Management£1 · CPV 80000000 · expect ≈ £1 (at estimate, Development Bank of Wales)
Financial Services, Risk and Regulatory Training£1 · CPV 80000000 · expect ≈ £1 (at estimate, Development Bank of Wales)
Digital, Technology and AI Skills£1 · CPV 80000000 · expect ≈ £1 (at estimate, Development Bank of Wales)
Project and Change Management£1 · CPV 80000000 · expect ≈ £1 (at estimate, Development Bank of Wales)
HR, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion£1 · CPV 80000000 · expect ≈ £1 (at estimate, Development Bank of Wales)
Welsh Language and Communication Skills£1 · CPV 80000000 · expect ≈ £1 (at estimate, Development Bank of Wales)
Coaching and Mentoring Services£1 · CPV 80000000 · expect ≈ £1 (at estimate, Development Bank of Wales)
CPV market ranking when lot-specific history is thin.		—
Health, Safety and Wellbeing£1 · CPV 80000000 · expect ≈ £1 (at estimate, Development Bank of Wales)
Suppliers with awards on historically similar lot scopes.		—

Ranked by CPV market fit, scale and buyer history — historical public-sector wins, not the published bidder list or a predicted field. Lots with the same shortlist are grouped.

Suppliers with a similar track record — and how they price
i

Suppliers with a similar track record, and how they price.

Suppliers matched on wins in this category, history with this buyer, location and size. Their award vs estimate is from their own past wins.

A guess from the record, not a bidder list.

SupplierEvidenceLast awardTheir award vs estimateRelevance
Best Practice Network Limited Large11 class winsthis monthat estimate n=549%
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Large11 class wins2 months ago17% above n=247%
Sheffield Hallam University Large17 class winsthis month13% below n=347%
The Open University Large16 class winsthis monthat estimate n=146%
PROGRESS SCHOOLS LIMITED Large9 class wins3 months agono comparable pairs45%

Matched by the nightly worker on class wins, buyer history, delivery geography, scale and notice text; relevance is a 0–100% heuristic score, not a probability of bidding. “Their award vs estimate” is that supplier’s median on its own comparable single-supplier wins. Nobody here is known to be bidding.

Coverage and what to read with care
  • Each tile explains itself. The on a figure says what it is, how it is counted and which scope this notice’s own record came from (class, division, all categories, or the authority’s 24-month row). The two columns are never blended and nothing is filled from a UK-wide figure; an empty tile means the source published nothing usable. Long form: Methodology.
  • Coverage. Roughly 40 % of notices publish a bid count; about half publish an ITL1 delivery location, so the market column reads the authority’s registered region when the notice has none (labelled). About 30 % of award-vs-estimate pairs are exact matches — the buyer published the award at the estimate. n is on every figure; a thin sample is muted, never hidden.
  • “Match” and “relevance” are model scores from the nightly matcher, not published facts. Find a Tender does not publish who is bidding. Never shown: contact details, payment behaviour, or a recommended price.

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
Open admission
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Yes · next expected 16 May 2034
First published
22 Sept 2026, 13:17 BST
Last source update
22 Sept 2026, 13:17 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end — 23 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT
Authority reference
DBW00228.00
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Education and training services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-07777b Find a Tender
Contract terms summary
30 days from a valid invoice
Review and risk notes
Risks
The following risks may affect the satisfactory performance of the Framework Agreement and any call-off contracts: Changes to the Development Bank of Wales' organisational structure, business priorities, strategic objectives, workforce composition or operating model which result in changes to learning and development more…requirements. Variations in training demand, including increases or decreases in the volume, frequency, subject matter, location or delivery method of training required. Changes in legislative, regulatory or professional requirements that necessitate the introduction, amendment or expansion of training programmes, compliance training or mandatory qualifications. Changes to industry best practice, learning methodologies, technology platforms or digital delivery methods which require amendments to service delivery arrangements or training content. Supplier resource constraints, including the unavailability of key trainers, facilitators, coaches or subject matter experts, requiring alternative delivery arrangements. Market changes affecting the availability of specialist training providers, accreditation bodies or learning resources. Organisational growth, restructuring, mergers, acquisitions or the introduction of new business functions creating additional training and development requirements not fully anticipated at the commencement of the framework. Changes to funding, budget allocations or organisational priorities which impact the scope, volume or timing of services required. The need to introduce new training categories, specialist subject areas, accreditations or qualifications in response to emerging business needs, regulatory requirements or skills gaps. Changes to information security, data protection, accessibility, equality or health and safety requirements affecting the delivery of training services. Events outside the reasonable control of either party, including significant disruption to premises, technology infrastructure, public health events or other force majeure circumstances which necessitate changes to delivery arrangements. Where such risks materialise, the Development Bank of Wales may need to amend the Framework Agreement or call-off contracts to ensure the continued effective delivery of services, maintain compliance with legal and regulatory obligations, and achieve value for money.

How to participate & submission route

Official notice Apply via Sell2Wales
Submission portal named on this notice: Sell2Wales · Who buys & how to bid on Sell2Wales
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free Wales registration; eTenderWales runs on Jaggaer
Expression of interest (EOI)
—
Appointment period ends
20 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
8 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Participation fee
success fee · N/A
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release
etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html ↗

Timeline

5 published dates · Europe/London
  1. Tender notice published1 day ago
    22 Sept 2026, 13:12 BST
  2. Clarification questions byin 15 days
    8 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
  3. Admission / appointment period endsin 27 days · period end, not a bid countdown
    20 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
  4. Award decision expected byin 62 days
    23 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT
  5. Contract startsin 69 days
    1 Dec 2026, 00:00 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

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Bid statistics
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Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 22 Sept 2026
  1. Tender notice published
    22 Sept 2026, 13:17 BSTUK4
  2. Tender notice published
    22 Sept 2026, 13:12 BSTUK4
Published amendments (1)

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Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Development Bank of Wales

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central governmentWelsh devolved regulations apply GB-PPON: PCWM-6438-QYVP Development Bank of Wales plc, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 4BZ +442920801715

Official documents & specifications (5)

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Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender