Learning and Training Services DPS

The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service

Published: Jun 5, 2026

Updated: Jun 5, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the education and training sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 850.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before October 27, 2028.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the education and training sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

CCS set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for an initial period of 48 months with the extension option of 24 months. A further extension has been agreed and will be utilised and the end date of this DPS will now be 27/10/2028. The contract value of the RM6219 Learning and Training Services DPS has been uplifted by 50% (from £300m to £450m), enacted in November 2024. There has been a further uplift from £450m to £850m enacted in June 2026. This DPS was procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR), and will subject to limited regulations, in accordance with Regulations 74-76 PCR2015. This DPS allows for the provision of training services to be utilised by UK Public Sector Bodies, particularly benefitting the wider public sector and the third sector, but not excluding central government - more information around eligible users of the DPS can be found in the Additional Information Section VI.3 The aim of this DPS will be to provide access to a variety of providers offering a range of high quality blended learning and development services designed to meet the needs of UK Public Sector Bodies that will cover, but will not be limited to: ● Off the shelf training ● Bespoke specialist training Further information is included in the Additional Information section VI.3 This DPS allows for the provision of training services to be utilised by UK Public Sector Bodies, including the wider public sector and the third sector including but not limited to: local government, combined authorities, health, police, fire and rescue, housing associations, charities, education, devolved administrations and Central Government Departments and their arm’s length bodies and their agencies. The core requirement of the learning and training services shall include but not be limited to the one or a combination of services in each of the following four (4) distinct Service Types: Standard Off the Shelf Training Bespoke training Learning Technologies Education Services Additional information: CCS considers that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply at the Call for Competition. It is the supplier's responsibility to take their own advice and consider whether TUPE is likely to apply in the particular circumstances of the contract and to act accordingly.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 5, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 053415-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service

The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service has issued 14 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 8 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Education & Training, and Urban Development & Housing. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 5, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 053415-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 27, 2028. You have 875 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Framework agreement contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £850,000,000 - £850,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.