Learning and Development Training Services Framework

Opportunity overview

Dorset Council is seeking a broad range of providers who can deliver these services across Children's Services and Adults Services. Training services will also be required by the Pan-Dorset Safeguarding Boards which cover the geographical areas of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. We are seeking a diverse range of training providers to join the Framework e.g. businesses of all sizes including sole traders and differing delivery methods. Dependent on needs, training courses will be delivered either: ‘live’ online, e-learning, face-to-face or a hybrid of these delivery methods. Providers do not need to be able to deliver training to both services in order to apply for a place on the Framework.

Classification

CPV80500000 — Training services

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id: DN601936
Main Procurement Category: services

Legal basis

Id: 32014L0024
Scheme: CELEX

Classification

Scheme: CPV
Id: 80500000
Description: Training services

Amendments

Entry 1

Id: 1
Description: The original contract end date of 31 March 2027 has been extended to 23 February 2029, resulting in a total extension period of 1 year, 10 months and 23 days. This modification is made in accordance with Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). This arrangement is established as a Light Touch Regime (LTR) framework under PCR 2015 but operates in practice in a manner similar to a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), enabling flexible supplier participation and ongoing admissions throughout the arrangement’s duration. The extension and continued operation of the arrangement reflect the revised transitional and saving provisions introduced by the Procurement Act 2023 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (SI 2024/959). These amended regulations revise key implementation deadlines, including the movement of transition dates previously scheduled for October 2028 to 23 February 2029. The amended commencement regulations also clarify the continued lawful operation of DPS‑type structures established under the PCR 2015, confirming that such arrangements may continue to function within the revised transitional window and recognising updated validity limits, including final continuity dates extended to 23 February 2029. This notice therefore records both the updated contract end date and confirms that the LTR framework—while not formally constituted as a DPS—continues to operate in a DPS‑like manner in compliance with the revised statutory timelines. Dorset Council reserves the right to terminate this arrangement prior to 23 February 2029.

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Old Value

Text: 31 March 2027

New Value

Text: 23 February 2029

Where

Section: II.2.7
Label: End date

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1

Name: Dorset Council
Id: GB-FTS-22695

Identifier

Legal Name: Dorset Council

Address

Street Address: Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park
Locality: Dorchester
Region: UKK2
Postal Code: DT1 1XJ
Country Name: United Kingdom

Contact

Name: Mrs Lisa Hosking
Telephone: +44 1305225523
Email: lisa.hosking@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Roles

buyer

Details

Url: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk ↗
Buyer Profile: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk ↗

Recorded locations

Buyer location · Dorchester · UKK2 · DT1 1XJ · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION

015386-2026tenderUpdate · 19 Feb 2026, 15:57