Learning and Development 2
Summary
This framework will be let under the Procurement Act 2023 using the light touch regime. It will enable organisations to procure a range of learning and development (L&D) services from various funding streams.
Description
RM6303 will last for up to 8 years as an open framework, or for 4 years (3 years plus a 1-year extension) as a closed framework. It is for all public sector organisations in the UK, including:
- central government departments, arms’ length bodies, and executive agencies
- local authorities and devolved authorities (such as mayoral combined authorities)
- devolved administrations
- education establishments (universities and colleges)
- NHS contracting authorities
- charities
- housing associations
- blue light (emergency) services
It will enable public sector organisations to buy a range of learning and development (L&D) services across the UK or in specific local areas. This includes:
- off-the-shelf courses, coaching and mentoring services: ready-to-use training on standard subjects
- bespoke training services: custom training made specifically for your organisation
- learning management systems and content: digital learning platforms used to host and run online training
- managed learning services: training managed by an external supplier
- adult skills training services: training for the general public from various funding streams
This proposed agreement will replace two dynamic purchasing systems:
Benefits
- a single marketplace for L&D requirements, simplifying the route to market
- a range of procurement procedures including further competition and award without competition
- suitable for both local and national contracts
- an extensive choice of pre-vetted training providers
- flexibility to buy the exact type of training service you need
- option of aggregating your training needs with other organisations
- access to volume-based pricing: the more learners you have, the lower the cost per learner
- wide range of suppliers, from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to large multinationals
- cyber essentials accredited suppliers
Product types
We are planning to split the framework into lots. We will finalise these lots after we finish our engagement with buyers and suppliers. This page will be updated as appropriate.
Buyer engagement
We are currently planning our buyer engagement activities. We will gather input to help design the agreement. The relevant notices will be published and updated on Find a Tender. You can find links to published notices under the ‘important links’ section of this page. If you would like further information, please contact us and quote RM6303 in the subject line.
Supplier engagement
A number of initial supplier one-to-one meetings were held in May 2026. Market engagement is continuing with suppliers in the coming months. When we finish our initial engagement activities, we will publish details for a supplier engagement webinars on this page.
Important links
| Pipeline notice | Read pipeline notice |
| Preliminary market engagement notice | Not available yet |
| Planned procurement notice | Not available yet |
| Contract notice in Find a Tender (FTS) | Not available yet |
| Tender documents | Not available yet |
Timeline
| Activity | Estimated dates |
| Pre-market engagement | June 2026 – March 2027 |
| Drafting of procurement documentation | March – May 2027 |
| Publication of find a tender (FTS) notice | June 2027 |
| Framework award | December 2027 |