Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bdd-8d8c-7014-a617-0f4b5f56ddf1/lcc-training-framework awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # LCC Training Framework [Lincolnshire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/lincolnshire-county-council) Estimated value £5,000,000 Published 1 Jul 2026 Deadline Closed 8 Jun 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Split into 6 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) is developing an Open Light Touch Framework focusing on the delivery of Statutory and Non-Statutory/ Best Practice Training for its staff and relevant partners in Lincolnshire. This long-term commissioning model will underpin the delivery of training from Summer 2026 and beyond. The Framework will enable a flexible and efficient approach to commissioning Training Services for multiple Council Directorates, including Children’s Services Quality and Standards Learning and Development Training Programme. It will drive innovation and create opportunities for Suppliers. The Open Light Touch Framework will be commissioned for a period of 5 years with the possibility of an extension of up to a further 3 years. The Framework will be separated into Lots as follows: - Lot 1 Health and Safety/ Fire Safety Training - Lot 2 Safeguarding Training - Lot 3 Diplomas and Further Education Training - Lot 4 Professional Training - Lot 5 Early Years Training - Lot 6 Non-Core and/or new and Emerging Requirements Suppliers can request to join as many of Lots 1-5 as appropriate, which will subsequently gain them automatic entry into Lot 6 (for Training Services that are yet to be established and emerge throughout the term of the Framework). LCC Children’s Commissioning, who are leading on the procurement, are hosting a one-hour, online Supplier Briefing Event via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 13th May 2026 at 11:00am. Interested Suppliers are invited to attend this session by clicking on the link below, where a brief overview of the application process and delivery model will be presented. Participation in the Supplier Briefing Event is optional and will not influence the outcome of the procurement. [teams.microsoft.com/meet/318007473014314](https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/318007473014314?p=27kc7iOxR0o8laPMcG) All Invitation To Tender (ITT) documents detailing the requirements for participation and Terms and Conditions etc. will be available via the Council’s Tendering Portal, Panacea. Read full description ## CPV classification Health and first-aid training services Technical training services Health training services Safety training services Staff training services Personal development training services Management training services Adult-education services at university level E-learning services Higher education services Environmental training services Secondary education services Special education services Education and training services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-069337-2026-07-01T16:22:21+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-069337-2026-07-01T16:22:21+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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