LCC Training Framework
Estimated value
£5.0m
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
6
Published
07 May 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 VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 01 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2031Possible 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
- 805600008053120080561000805500008051100080570000805320008043000080420000803000008054000080200000801000008034000080000000
- 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.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 - Preliminary completeness stage | The 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 criteria | The Council will assess the information supplied, against the mandatory and discretionary exclusion criteria as specified in Document 1: Instructions. | quality | — |
| Stage 3 - Mandatory Minimum Standards | For 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
- 08 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.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Health & Safety/ Fire Safety Training | £833k | active |
| 2 | Safeguarding Training | £833k | active |
| 3 | Lot 3 – Diplomas and Further Education Training | £833k | active |
| 4 | Professional Training | £833k | active |
| 5 | Early Years Training | £833k | active |