Education & training in South East
Public sector contract notices in education & training covering South East, from Find a Tender.
Education & training notices in South East
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Provision of Ship Stability Course Tank and Training Facilities
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency needs a supplier to provide a ship stability tank and classroom facilities to support its internal training course for marine surveyors. The MCA will deliver the training content itself; you'll provide the physical space, equipment, and on-site support.
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Live Fire Training Unit
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service needs to replace their Live Fire Training Building at their Maresfield training centre. They want a like-for-like replacement with design improvements, likely a steel-framed or container-based structure, and are testing the market to understand whether this can be delivered by a single integrated supplier.
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Guaranteed Internships
Delivery of a pilot programme of virtual internships during the 2026/27 academic year, designed to widen access to work experience for students facing barriers such as financial constraints, caring responsibilities, disability or geographical location. The programme is employer-led and aims to provide authentic workplace experience.
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Live Fire Training Building
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service wants to replace their live fire training building at Maresfield with a new facility. They prefer a single supplier to design and build it, but will accept separate bids for training systems with smoke scrubber plant, or for building units, if end-to-end delivery isn't feasible.
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WSCC Independent Alternative Provision (IAP) Open Framework
West Sussex County Council is establishing an open framework for independent alternative provision (IAP) to deliver short-term interventions and education other than at school (EOTAS) packages. The framework will run for two years from September 2026, with focus on supporting learners with SEND, SEMH, and autism who need intervention outside mainstream education.
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Mental Health Primary School Offer
Oxfordshire County Council wants a provider to deliver mental health prevention training and support for primary school staff and children. The service includes professional development for teachers and ongoing embedding of mental wellbeing approaches across school curricula.
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Solent Skills Bootcamp Framework - Lots 24 & 25
Portsmouth City Council is adding two new lots to its Solent Skills Bootcamp Framework to deliver construction-focused training at Levels 2–5. Lot 24 covers construction entry-level skills (60+ GLH, up to 16 weeks) including CSCS Green Card and Health & Safety; Lot 25 details are incomplete in the notice.
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Adult Skills Fund 2026/27 - Construction Training Subcontracting Opportunity
Activate Learning wants a construction training provider to deliver adult skills courses at Guildford College campus from November 2026 to July 2027. Learners are adults aged 19+ and delivery is face-to-face on site.
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Delivery of Apprenticeships to the Intelligence Corps
The Ministry of Defence seeks an APAR-registered apprenticeship provider to supplement military training for Intelligence Corps apprentices (Level 4 Intelligence Analyst and Data Analyst standards). The provider will deliver coaching, progress reviews, EPA preparation, manage learner records, and provide Functional Skills training as needed.
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EDC_5249_Employability Programme
Ebbsfleet Development Corporation wants a supplier to run Aspire – The Skills Accelerator Programme, a targeted intervention to help local residents find work. The contract is worth £66,666.
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Specialist Dyslexia Assessment and Coaching Service
NHS England needs diagnostic dyslexia assessment and specialist coaching for doctors and dentists in training across London, Kent, Surrey and Sussex. This is a continuation of an existing service.
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Adults Skills Qualifications - Lots 1-3
Isle of Wight Council wants providers to deliver regulated qualifications for adults, split across classroom delivery, distance learning, and level 3 courses for jobs.
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Skills Bootcamp Lot 2 Agri-Food Reopen
Kent County Council is reopening Lot 2 of its Skills Bootcamp framework to deliver agri-food training for adults aged 19+. Courses must run between September 2026 and March 2027, with potential continuation in following years subject to performance and funding.
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Made Smarter Leadership Training Programme
Surrey County Council wants a training provider to design and deliver a leadership development programme for organisations in the Made Smarter South East Programme. The course runs for approximately 6 months until March 2027.
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Provision of Small Uncrewed Air Systems Training
The Ministry of Defence needs to deliver training for sUAS (small unmanned air systems) operators, starting November 2026. The programme will train 216 System Commanders and 150 FPV Strike Commanders annually, including individual training, collective guidance, and conceptual development.
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T1014JO
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust wants to commission a Masters degree in Minor Injury and Minor Illness. The notice gives no detail on student numbers, duration, or delivery method.
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C26020 - Animal Rescue Training
Kent Fire and Rescue Service wants a supplier to deliver animal rescue training, covering large animal rescue and handling dogs, in line with National Operational Guidance. The training must support operational competence at incidents.
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Kent Test (11+) Examination Services
Kent County Council wants a provider to run the annual 11+ entrance exam for grammar school selection across the county. This covers test design, production of papers and answer sheets, marking and standardisation software, and support for council staff.
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Learning and Development Suppliers Framework
West Sussex County Council is establishing a framework to onboard approved training delivery providers across five lots: leadership and management coaching, health and social care workforce development, corporate skills and organisational development, digital learning design, and IT and digital skills training.
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Provision of Intelligence Reconnaissance Operator Flying Training
The MOD is sourcing specialist training provision for Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance operators. Full details are available on the Defence Sourcing Portal.
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202604 - Stay Safe Days
Hart District Council wants an interactive drug and exploitation awareness programme to deliver to secondary school pupils in Years 7–10. The programme should cover exploitation risks and how students can respond to and report potential threats.
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Learner Find and Virtual Learning Platform
City of Sunderland College is seeking a three-lot solution: two lots for learner recruitment services targeting adults in the North East and across England for Level 2 programmes, and one lot for a virtual learning platform to deliver Adult Skills Fund-funded courses. The platform must support delivery, engagement and achievement tracking.
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School Admission Appeals
Milton Keynes City Council needs a supplier to run its school admissions appeals hearing service, handling the full process from coordinating independent panels to maintaining records and statutory reporting. The work must comply with the School Admission Appeals Code 2022.
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3x Level 6 Teacher Undergraduate Apprenticeship ST1502
Milton Keynes City Council wants to commission 3 places on a Level 6 Teacher Undergraduate Apprenticeship (standard ST1502). You'll deliver the apprenticeship training and support.
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Provision of Groom Support
The Army needs specialist equine staff to manage Military Working Horses across five UK barracks and training locations. Work covers daily husbandry, training, exercise, veterinary liaison, farrier support, ceremonial preparation, and travelling groom duties, seven days a week.