Published date: 21 October 2025
Open early engagement - This means that a procurement idea is currently active, it is in the early stage of development and judging interest from potential suppliers.
Contract summary
Industry
Education and training services - 80000000
Location of contract
East Midlands
Procurement reference
DN794015
Published date
21 October 2025
Closing date
5 November 2025
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Lincolnshire County Council is preparing to establish an Open Framework Agreement under the Light Touch Regime for the delivery of Adult Skills and Employment Programmes. This long-term commercial route to market will underpin the delivery of the CCA skills devolution from 2026/27 onwards. As part of this process, the Council will be hosting two online Pre-Market Engagement (PME) sessions via Microsoft Teams. These will take place on 4th November starting at 14:00 on 4th November and 6th November starting at 09:00. Interested providers are invited to attend either session (only one session). Please note that this is not a call for competition. Participation in the PME sessions is entirely optional and will not influence the outcome of any future procurement. The formal procurement process is anticipated to commence in November 2025. Further details including webnair access links are available accessing https://procontract.due-north.com the project reference is DN794015
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Michael Hunt
Address
County Offices
LINCOLN
LN11YL
England
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