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Adult Skills and Employment Programme Framework Refreshs

Lincolnshire County Council(buyer)

Published
Published 9 November 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 30 November 2026 (18 days left)
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Overview

Lincolnshire County Council is conducting an active framework refresh to appoint additional providers to its Adult Skills and Employment Programmes Framework 2025-2029, valued at an estimated £87,000,000. The scope covers three lots delivering non-accredited learning, accredited adult skills programmes up to Higher Technical Qualifications, and specialised provision such as Skills Bootcamps across Greater Lincolnshire. Submissions are open until 30 November 2026, with call-off further competitions to be held annually.

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Lots (3)

  • Non-Accredited Provision

    Delivery of non-accredited adult learning programmes, including employability and progression-focused provision, community learning, and engagement activities.

    £29,000,000

  • Accredited Skills Programmes

    Delivery of accredited adult skills programmes, including Entry Level to Level 2 qualifications, Level 3 vocational and technical qualifications, Higher Technical Qualifications, and core skills such as English, math’s, and digital skills

    £29,000,000

  • Other Programmes

    Delivery of specialised and innovative adult skills programmes, including Skills Bootcamps and sector-focused training aligned to local economic and workforce priorities.

    £29,000,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£87,000,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
9 November 2026
Questions by
20 November 2026
Deadline
30 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Adult and other education servicesTraining services

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

4

Median bids on comparable tenders

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

Lincolnshire County Council in the last 12 months

88

contracts awarded, worth £94,801,863 in total

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  1. Contract Notice

    9 November 2026

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