LCC Training Framework

Lincolnshire County CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-069337Procurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitableactive
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Estimated value

£5.0m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

6

0 awarded

Published

07 May 2026

Deadline 05 Jun 2026

Description

Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) is developing an Open Light Touch Framework focusing on the delivery of Statutory and Non-Statutory/ Best Practice Training for its staff and relevant partners within Lincolnshire. This long-term commissioning model will underpin the delivery of training from Summer 2026 and beyond. The Framework will enable a flexible and efficient approach to commissioning Training Services for multiple Council Directorates, including Children’s Services Quality and Standards Learning and Development Training Programme. It will drive innovation and create opportunities for Suppliers. The Open Light Touch Framework will be commissioned for a period of 5 years with the possibility of an extension of up to a further 3 years. The Framework will be separated into Lots as follows: Lot 1 – Health and Safety/ Fire Safety Training Lot 2 – Safeguarding Training Lot 3 – Diplomas and Further Education Training Lot 4 – Professional Training Lot 5 – Early Years Training Lot 6 – Non-Core and/or new and Emerging Requirements Suppliers can request to join as many of Lots 1-5 as appropriate, which will subsequently gain them automatic entry into Lot 6 (for Training Services that are yet to be established and emerge throughout the term of the Framework). LCC Children’s Commissioning, who are leading on the procurement, are hosting a one-hour, online Supplier Briefing Event via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 13th May 2026 at 11:00am. Interested Suppliers are invited to attend this session by clicking on the link below, where a brief overview of the application process and delivery model will be presented. Participation in the Supplier Briefing Event is optional and will not influence the outcome of the procurement. https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/318007473014314?p=27kc7iOxR0o8laPMcG All Invitation To Tender (ITT) documents detailing the requirements for participation and Terms and Conditions etc. will be available via the Council’s Tendering Portal, Panacea.

Scope

Reference
CS0064
Total value
£5,000,000 excluding VAT
£6,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2031
Possible extension to 30 Jun 2034

There will be the option to extend the Framework up to a maximum extension period of three (3) years (1+1+1) until 30 June 2034. Where only one (1) Supplier exists in a Lot, the maximum Framework Term shall be limited to four (4) years with no extension possible.

Main category
services
CPV classifications
80560000
80531200
80561000
80550000
80511000
80570000
80532000
80430000
80420000
80300000
80540000
80200000
80100000
80340000
80000000
Contract locations
East Midlands, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Stage 1 - Preliminary completeness stageThe Council will assess the core business information the Supplier has provided on the Central Digital Platform and the response documentation to make sure that it is complete.quality
Stage 2 - Mandatory and Discretionary Exclusion criteriaThe Council will assess the information supplied, against the mandatory and discretionary exclusion criteria as specified in Document 1: Instructions.quality
Stage 3 - Mandatory Minimum StandardsFor Suppliers that have passed Stage 1 and Stage 2, the Council will assess responses provided to questions on the mandatory minimum standards in accordance with the evaluation criteria in Document 3: Supplier's Response.quality

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
19 May 2026, 11:00 am
Submission deadline
05 Jun 2026, 1:00 pm
Submission address
https://app.panacea-software.com/lcc/eRFX-Suppliers/OpenReq.aspx?requirementId=fde3d147-e45d-4f22-a41d-6fe9433ef24a
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Open procedure

Lots · 6 total

Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1Health & Safety/ Fire Safety Training £833kactive
2Safeguarding Training £833kactive
3Lot 3 – Diplomas and Further Education Training £833kactive
4Professional Training£833kactive
5Early Years Training £833kactive