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Adult Skills and Employment Programmes

Lincolnshire County Council

Planned

Key facts

Closing date
Not stated by the buyer
Buyer's estimated value
£87,000,000 (incl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you.
Contract period
31 Jul 2027 to 22 Mar 2030
Procedure
Not stated
Notice type
Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2)
Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
Yes

Decision brief

Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.

How bids will be scored
Not stated in the notice.
Conditions of participation (what you must show)
None published in the notice. They may be in the tender documents.
Contract length and extensions
31 Jul 2027 to 22 Mar 2030.
How to submit
Not stated in the notice.
Tender documents
No document links in the notice. Use the official notice link.
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Framework
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Open for bids / closing date
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Clarification questions
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Conditions of participation
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Bids are scored on
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Lots
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Area (ITL)
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UK4 and other notice codes
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Description

Lincolnshire County Council is undertaking a refresh of its existing Adult Skills and Employment Programme (ASEP) Light Touch Framework. 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 Lincolnshire. The Framework was originally established under the Light Touch Regime and this refresh is being undertaken in accordance with the principles, conditions and evaluation methodology upon which the Framework was established. This refresh does not constitute the establishment of a new framework. Existing Framework Providers will retain their place on the Framework and are not required to reapply. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced organisations seeking admission to one or more of the Framework Lots. Providers may apply for admission to a single Lot, multiple Lots or all Lots. Procurement Procedure The Authority is undertaking a competitive Framework Refresh in accordance with the Framework's established governance and admission arrangements. Applications will be assessed using the Conditions of Participation, selection methodology and quality requirements set out within the procurement documentation. Only Providers meeting the required quality standards and minimum evaluation threshold will be admitted to the relevant Framework Lot(s). Admission to the Framework does not guarantee the award of future contracts or any minimum volume of work. Framework Lots Lot 1 – Non-Accredited Provision Lot 2 – Accredited Skills Provision Lot 3 – Other Skills and Employment Related Activity