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Learning Frameworks 2.0

Cabinet Office · compiled

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Opportunity overview

This procurement is for the provision of the new learning and development contracting vehicle(s) to service Central Government organisations. The commercial vehicle(s), known as Learning Frameworks 2.0 , will replace existing learning and development contracts and will deliver blended, and technically innovative, learning solutions for some or all the following (this list is not exhaustive and could be subject to change): - a core curriculum, defining and providing required skills and knowledge, from foundational to specialist, as defined by the Authority; - assurance of the quality and relevance of all products and programmes, as defined and agreed by the Government Campus; - products for management and leadership as defined by the Authority, and assured in relevance by the Leadership College for Government, to build leadership capability across complex systems, and accountable and effective managers; - access to specialist training for professions and functions across government, including access to qualifications; - specific emphasis on understanding and using data, science, technology and engineering, and the basics of public administration, and other skills priorities as defined by the government skills strategy. The solution will provide support infrastructure and services which may include: administration, scheduling, bookings, venues, evaluation managing and monitoring, management information reporting and analysis, sourcing and procurement, supply chain management, invoicing of services and working with Government venues and on-line services. The solution will also provide access to licences for learning services and qualifications and off-the-shelf training. The commercial solution(s) will include organisations with the capability to manage large-scale learning delivery, technologies to support end-to-end learning delivery, a partnership approach with delivery organisations, including the use of small and medium enterprises and educational institutions, and have access to niche, specialist and research-based knowledge and insight. Suppliers need to foster innovative partnerships tailored to facilitate efficient and effective delivery of various programmes and courses The contracts will be flexible to be able to respond to changes, such as policy priorities, workforce locations and demographics, how and when people learn, and technology. The services will need to reflect policies under the Government People Plan initiatives, be responsive to transformations of the Civil Service across the UK and overseas, and present a UK-wide service in support of the missions-led government and Plan for Change agendas. They will support the Government Campus evaluation strategy.

Classification

  • CPV80000000 — Education and training services

Lots

  • Lot A£216m
  • Lot B£88m
  • Lot B£152m

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-04dcce
Status
active
Has Recurrence
Yes
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Award Criteria Details
The same Tenderer cannot be awarded a Contract for both (i) Lot A and (ii) either or both of Lots B and C. Full details of this approach will be available with the ITT.
Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999

Second Stage

Invitation Date
28 Mar 2025, 00:00

Tender Period

Ends
10 Mar 2025

Classification

Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot A
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Learner Insights and Support Services (LISS): First point for contact for enquiries from Learners and Commissioners, catalogue of services, intelligent client services, horizon scanning, MI/Data reporting, spend control and evaluation tiering. Leading and Managing - Skills for Leaders and Managers: Providing the hosting, facilitation, booking, feedback surveys and specialist evaluation services for all Leading and Managing (L&M) products, including cross-civil service, bespoke, qualifications, licences, facilitation services and Off-The-Shelf products. Providing the hosting, facilitation, booking, feedback surveys and specialist evaluation services for Senior Executive Coaching.

Value

Amount
216,000,000
Currency
GBP

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
10
Minimum Candidates
5

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,260

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
The objective criteria for deciding which applicants shall progress to the ITT stage are set out in the procurement documents.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot B
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Core Skills - Skills for All: Providing the hosting, facilitation, booking, feedback surveys and specialist evaluation services for Core Skills in Government products, including cross-civil services, bespoke, qualifications, licences, facilitation services and Off-The-Shelf products.

Value

Amount
88,000,000
Currency
GBP

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
10
Minimum Candidates
5

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,260

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
The objective criteria for deciding which applicants shall progress to the ITT stage are set out in the procurement documents.
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Lot B
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Specialist Skills - Skills for members of professions: Providing the hosting, facilitation, booking, feedback surveys and specialist evaluation services for Specialist Skills in Government products, including cross-civil service, bespoke, qualifications, licences, facilitation services and Off-The-Shelf products.

Value

Amount
152,000,000
Currency
GBP

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
10
Minimum Candidates
5

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,260

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
The objective criteria for deciding which applicants shall progress to the ITT stage are set out in the procurement documents.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic2
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical2
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-8358
Name
Cabinet Office

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI32
Locality
LONDON
Postal Code
SW1A2AS
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
70 Whitehall

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Cabinet Office
No Identifier Rationale
notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-569
Name
Cabinet Office

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Cabinet Office

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · LONDON · UKI32 · SW1A2AS · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

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