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Adult Skills and Employment Programmes

Awarded to 3 counties accounts Training Service LTD (3CATS LTD), ACORN TRAINING LTD, AIM 2 LEARN LTD +62 more

Lincolnshire County Council(buyer)

Published
Published 21 November 2025
Deadline
Closed 9 January 2026

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Overview

Lincolnshire County Council has awarded a framework agreement for Adult Skills and Employment Programmes (2025–2029) to 51 providers across three lots: non-accredited learning, accredited skills programmes (Entry Level to Level 3), and specialized programmes including Skills Bootcamps. The framework will be subject to annual competitions ahead of each academic year and additional calls as needed.

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Lots (3)

  • Non Accredited Learning

    Won by 3 counties accounts Training Service LTD (3CATS LTD)Won by THE ABBEY ACCESS CENTREWon by ACORN TRAINING LTDWon by Acts TrustWon by BOSTON COLLEGEWon by COMMUNITY LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP LIMITEDWon by COMMUNITY PRESS OFFICE LTD.Won by CT SKILLS LIMITEDWon by DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITEDWon by DN COLLEGES GROUPWon by East Lindsey ITEC Ltd trading as First CollegeWon by EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TRUSTWon by GAINSBOROUGH TRINITY FOUNDATIONWon by FRANKLIN COLLEGE TRUSTWon by GET SKILLS EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING LTDWon by GRANTHAM COLLEGEWon by HCF CATCH LIMITEDWon by LEARNING CURVE GROUP LIMITEDWon by Learning4Life-Gy CICWon by LINCOLN COLLEGEWon by LINCOLNSHIRE TRAINING HUB LIMITEDWon by MAYA RAIL TECHNICAL TRAINING & CONSULTANCY LTDWon by MCGOVERN ASSESSMENTS LIMITEDWon by MEDEX (GROUP) LTDWon by MOMENTUM RECRUITMENT LIMITEDWon by NORTHWEST EDUCATION AND TRAINING LIMITEDWon by ORANGEBOX TRAINING SOLUTIONS UK LIMITEDWon by PATHWAY FIRST LIMITEDWon by PETER SMYTHE TRANSPORT TRAINING LIMITEDWon by REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITEDWon by RIVERSIDE ACCESS AND TRAINING CENTRE GAINSBOROUGH LIMITEDWon by SCL EDUCATION & TRAINING LIMITEDWon by Shine LincolnshireWon by Seagull Recycling LtdWon by CURIOSITY GLOBAL EDUCATION LTDWon by Skills-UK Education & TrainingWon by STAFF POWER TRAINING LIMITEDWon by STEADFAST TRAINING LTDWon by TaylorITEX Community Interest CompanyWon by TEACH VOCATION GROUP LTDWon by TEC PARTNERSHIPWon by TECH EDUCATORS LTDWon by TEMPUS TRAINING LIMITEDWon by THE SKILLS BLUEPRINT LTDWon by THE SKILLS NETWORK LIMITEDWon by THE THRIVE TRIBE COLLECTIVE LTDWon by Think Employment LtdWon by TOTAL FUTURES LTDWon by UNIVERSITY OF DERBYWon by University Of LincolnWon by WORKERS' EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATIONWon by WORKPAYS LIMITEDWon by INSPIRE EDUCATION GROUPWon by BISHOP BURTON RISEHOLME LIMITEDWon by AKG (UK) Learning LimitedWon by HULL COLLEGEWon by Acts TrustWon by THE SKILLS NETWORK LIMITED
  • Accredited Skills Programmes

    Won by 3 counties accounts Training Service LTD (3CATS LTD)Won by THE ABBEY ACCESS CENTREWon by ACORN TRAINING LTDWon by AKG (UK) Learning LimitedWon by BOSTON COLLEGEWon by COMMUNITY LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP LIMITEDWon by COMMUNITY PRESS OFFICE LTD.Won by CT SKILLS LIMITEDWon by DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITEDWon by East Lindsey ITEC Ltd trading as First CollegeWon by EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TRUSTWon by FRANKLIN COLLEGE TRUSTWon by GAINSBOROUGH TRINITY FOUNDATIONWon by GET SKILLS EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING LTDWon by GRANTHAM COLLEGEWon by HCF CATCH LIMITEDWon by INSPIRE EDUCATION GROUPWon by LEARNING CURVE GROUP LIMITEDWon by Learning4Life-Gy CICWon by LINCOLN COLLEGEWon by LINCOLNSHIRE TRAINING HUB LIMITEDWon by MAYA RAIL TECHNICAL TRAINING & CONSULTANCY LTDWon by MCGOVERN ASSESSMENTS LIMITEDWon by MEDEX (GROUP) LTDWon by MOMENTUM RECRUITMENT LIMITEDWon by NORTHWEST EDUCATION AND TRAINING LIMITEDWon by ORANGEBOX TRAINING SOLUTIONS UK LIMITEDWon by PATHWAY FIRST LIMITEDWon by PETER SMYTHE TRANSPORT TRAINING LIMITEDWon by REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITEDWon by RIVERSIDE ACCESS AND TRAINING CENTRE GAINSBOROUGH LIMITEDWon by SCL EDUCATION & TRAINING LIMITEDWon by Shine LincolnshireWon by I & F LIMITEDWon by STAFF POWER TRAINING LIMITEDWon by STEADFAST TRAINING LTDWon by TaylorITEX Community Interest CompanyWon by TEACH VOCATION GROUP LTDWon by TECH EDUCATORS LTDWon by TEMPUS TRAINING LIMITEDWon by THE SKILLS NETWORK LIMITEDWon by THE THRIVE TRIBE COLLECTIVE LTDWon by Think Employment LtdWon by TOTAL FUTURES LTDWon by UNIVERSITY OF DERBYWon by University Of LincolnWon by WORKERS' EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATIONWon by WORKPAYS LIMITEDWon by HULL COLLEGEWon by BISHOP BURTON RISEHOLME LIMITEDWon by NEWCASTLE COLLEGE GROUP (NCGWon by AIM 2 LEARN LTDWon by ASPIRE SPORTING ACADEMY LTDWon by DMR TRAINING & CONSULTANCY LIMITEDWon by Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS TrustWon by Skills-UK Education & TrainingWon by The Construction Skills People LtdWon by TRN (TRAIN) LTD.Won by TEC PARTNERSHIPWon by THE SKILLS NETWORK LIMITED
  • Other Programmes

    Won by ACORN TRAINING LTDWon by THE ABBEY ACCESS CENTREWon by AIM 2 LEARN LTDWon by AKG (UK) Learning LimitedWon by BOSTON COLLEGEWon by COMMUNITY LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP LIMITEDWon by CT SKILLS LIMITEDWon by CURIOSITY GLOBAL EDUCATION LTDWon by DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITEDWon by DN COLLEGES GROUPWon by East Lindsey ITEC Ltd trading as First CollegeWon by EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TRUSTWon by ENTERPRISE4ALL (NORTH WEST) LIMITEDWon by FRANKLIN COLLEGE TRUSTWon by GAINSBOROUGH TRINITY FOUNDATIONWon by GET SKILLS EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING LTDWon by GRANTHAM COLLEGEWon by HCF CATCH LIMITEDWon by HULL COLLEGEWon by INSPIRE EDUCATION GROUPWon by LEARNING CURVE GROUP LIMITEDWon by LINCOLN COLLEGEWon by LINCOLNSHIRE TRAINING HUB LIMITEDWon by MAYA RAIL TECHNICAL TRAINING & CONSULTANCY LTDWon by MCGOVERN ASSESSMENTS LIMITEDWon by MEDEX (GROUP) LTDWon by MOMENTUM RECRUITMENT LIMITEDWon by NEWCASTLE COLLEGE GROUP (NCGWon by NORTHWEST EDUCATION AND TRAINING LIMITEDWon by ORANGEBOX TRAINING SOLUTIONS UK LIMITEDWon by PATHWAY FIRST LIMITEDWon by PETER SMYTHE TRANSPORT TRAINING LIMITEDWon by REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITEDWon by BISHOP BURTON RISEHOLME LIMITEDWon by RIVERSIDE ACCESS AND TRAINING CENTRE GAINSBOROUGH LIMITEDWon by SCL EDUCATION & TRAINING LIMITEDWon by Shine LincolnshireWon by I & F LIMITEDWon by STAFF POWER TRAINING LIMITEDWon by STEADFAST TRAINING LTDWon by TEACH VOCATION GROUP LTDWon by TEC PARTNERSHIPWon by TECH EDUCATORS LTDWon by TEMPUS TRAINING LIMITEDWon by The Construction Skills People LtdWon by THE SKILLS BLUEPRINT LTDWon by THE SKILLS NETWORK LIMITEDWon by THE THRIVE TRIBE COLLECTIVE LTDWon by Think Employment LtdWon by TOTAL FUTURES LTDWon by TRN (TRAIN) LTD.Won by University Of LincolnWon by WORKPAYS LIMITEDWon by Skills-UK Education & TrainingWon by Learning4Life-Gy CICWon by THE SKILLS NETWORK LIMITED

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
21 November 2025
Questions by
15 December 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Adult and other education servicesTraining services

Award outcome

Award date
4 March 2026
Contract period
23 March 2026 → 23 March 2030
Winners
  • 3 counties accounts Training Service LTD (3CATS LTD)
  • ACORN TRAINING LTD
  • AIM 2 LEARN LTD
  • AKG (UK) Learning Limited
  • ASPIRE SPORTING ACADEMY LTD
  • Acts Trust
  • BISHOP BURTON RISEHOLME LIMITED
  • BOSTON COLLEGE
  • COMMUNITY LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
  • COMMUNITY PRESS OFFICE LTD.
  • CT SKILLS LIMITED
  • CURIOSITY GLOBAL EDUCATION LTD
  • DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED
  • DMR TRAINING & CONSULTANCY LIMITED
  • DN COLLEGES GROUP
  • EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TRUST
  • ENTERPRISE4ALL (NORTH WEST) LIMITED
  • East Lindsey ITEC Ltd trading as First College
  • FRANKLIN COLLEGE TRUST
  • GAINSBOROUGH TRINITY FOUNDATION
  • GET SKILLS EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING LTD
  • GRANTHAM COLLEGE
  • HCF CATCH LIMITED
  • HULL COLLEGE
  • I & F LIMITED
  • INSPIRE EDUCATION GROUP
  • LEARNING CURVE GROUP LIMITED
  • LINCOLN COLLEGE
  • LINCOLNSHIRE TRAINING HUB LIMITED
  • Learning4Life-Gy CIC
  • Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust
  • MAYA RAIL TECHNICAL TRAINING & CONSULTANCY LTD
  • MCGOVERN ASSESSMENTS LIMITED
  • MEDEX (GROUP) LTD
  • MOMENTUM RECRUITMENT LIMITED
  • NEWCASTLE COLLEGE GROUP (NCG
  • NORTHWEST EDUCATION AND TRAINING LIMITED
  • ORANGEBOX TRAINING SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED
  • PATHWAY FIRST LIMITED
  • PETER SMYTHE TRANSPORT TRAINING LIMITED
  • REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
  • RIVERSIDE ACCESS AND TRAINING CENTRE GAINSBOROUGH LIMITED
  • SCL EDUCATION & TRAINING LIMITED
  • STAFF POWER TRAINING LIMITED
  • STEADFAST TRAINING LTD
  • Seagull Recycling Ltd
  • Shine Lincolnshire
  • Skills-UK Education & Training
  • TEACH VOCATION GROUP LTD
  • TEC PARTNERSHIP
  • TECH EDUCATORS LTD
  • TEMPUS TRAINING LIMITED
  • THE ABBEY ACCESS CENTRE
  • THE SKILLS BLUEPRINT LTD
  • THE SKILLS NETWORK LIMITED
  • THE THRIVE TRIBE COLLECTIVE LTD
  • TOTAL FUTURES LTD
  • TRN (TRAIN) LTD.
  • TaylorITEX Community Interest Company
  • The Construction Skills People Ltd
  • Think Employment Ltd
  • UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
  • University Of Lincoln
  • WORKERS' EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION
  • WORKPAYS LIMITED

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    14 April 2026

  2. Contract

    6 March 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    21 November 2025

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