Adult Skills and Employment Programme Framework Refreshs

Buyer

Lincolnshire County Council

Estimated value

£87m

Location

East Midlands

Deadline

30 November 2026

Published

9 November 2026

Category

Training services

Trade

Training and education

Suitable for SMEs

Not flagged

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In plain English

Lincolnshire County Council seeks additional providers for adult skills, employability, and support services across Greater Lincolnshire. Bidders must select from three lots covering non-accredited, accredited, or specialised programmes, with annual competitions held ahead of each academic year.

Description from the notice

This framework refresh is seeking to appoint additional providers to the Adult Skills and Employment Programmes Framework 2025-2029. The purpose of this refresh is to admit additional Providers to the Framework to support the future delivery of adult skills, employability, learner engagement and associated support services across Greater Lincolnshire. Further Competitions will be held annually ahead of each new academic year and occasionally as additional requirements are identified. Lot No: 1 Non Accredited Learning Delivery of non-accredited adult learning programmes, including employability and progression-focused provision, community learning, and engagement activities Lot No: 2 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 Lot No: 3 Other Programmes Delivery of specialised and innovative adult skills programmes, including Skills Bootcamps and sector-focused training aligned to local economic and workforce priorities.