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In deliveryUnited KingdomServicesDynamic purchasing system£1,000,000,000Add to pipeline

Provision of Buckinghamshire Council Adult Skills Fund & Free Courses for Jobs 2026/27

Awarded to AKG (UK) Learning Ltd, JBC Skills Training Ltd, Martinex Limited, T/A Burleigh College +3 more

The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service(buyer)

Published
Published 27 December 2023
Deadline
Deadline: 25 October 2028 (713 days left)
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Overview

Crown Commercial Service is establishing a Pan Government Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to provide adult learning and skills services for UK public sector bodies, including local authorities, combined authorities, devolved administrations, education establishments, and central government departments. The system will offer pre-qualified regional and national education and training providers serving learners aged 19 and above, supporting progression into work, apprenticeships, and tertiary qualifications through all available 19+ funding streams including the Adult Education Budget. The estimated contract value is £1 billion with a submission deadline of October 2028.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£1,000,000,000
Procedure
Restricted procedure
Rules
Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Contract type
Dynamic purchasing system
Published
27 December 2023
Deadline
25 October 2028
Classification (CPV)
Adult and other education servicesTraining services

Award outcome

Award date
19 July 2026
Contract period
— → 27 October 2028
Bids received
21
Winners
  • AKG (UK) Learning Ltd
  • JBC Skills Training Ltd
  • Martinex Limited, T/A Burleigh College
  • Professional Training Solutions Limited
  • Professional Training Solutions Limited
  • Staff Power Training Limited

This contract ends on 27 October 2028.

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Bids received

21

Open and restricted tenders in Education and training services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 20% received only one.

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Market context

Typical award in Education and training services

£56,250

Median of 7,125 awards in the last 24 months

The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service in the last 12 months

45

contracts awarded, worth £48,327,141,690 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    31 July 2026

  2. Tender Update

    5 December 2024

  3. Contract Notice

    16 July 2024

  4. Prior Information Notice

    27 December 2023

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