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Continuous Improvement Capability
Essex County Council wants to contract for continuous improvement and change management training and mentoring over three years. They currently run around 6 Yellow Belt courses per year (14 people each), open Green Belt and White Belt training, lunch-and-learn sessions, and change capability workshops.
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Foster Carer Training (Live & E-Learning)
Gloucestershire County Council needs a training provider to deliver statutory e-learning and live trainer-led sessions for approximately 750 foster carers over three years, covering core compliance and specialist safeguarding and complex care subjects.
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Clinical Entrepreneur Programme
NHS England wants to deliver an enhanced Clinical Entrepreneur Programme that trains NHS staff to develop and commercialise innovative ideas. The programme includes mentoring, IP training, industry placements, and alumni support.
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CN250572 Bikeability Training
Kent County Council is procuring Bikeability cycle training delivery across eight districts in Kent. Suppliers must be registered Bikeability Trust providers delivering to the national standard.
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RQF and Associated Training across Adults and Children's Services
Middlesbrough Council needs RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework) and associated training for non-qualified staff working in adult and children's social care. The training must meet OFSTED, DfE and Department of Health requirements.
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Early Careers and Apprenticeship Support Programme
The LGA wants a strategic delivery partner to provide early careers and apprenticeship support services to English councils as employers. The programme operates at national, regional and local levels.
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PS129B
Birmingham City University is seeking a flow cytometer system. The notice does not specify whether this is supply only, installation, training, or a combination.
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RFQ 2025/66 - PEACEPLUS Cultural Programme - Voices of the Land - Poetry and songs from Crotlieve
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is commissioning a cultural programme exploring poetry and songs from the Crotlieve area. The work includes workshop delivery, guided visits, group writing sessions, and a showcase event, with a commemorative booklet produced at the end.
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Provision of Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing (OHSW) Training
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham wants to commission a framework to design and deliver tutor-led and competence-based health, safety and wellbeing training courses for council employees. The framework will appoint two providers: one main and one backup.
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Provision of Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Operator Training for the MOD
The MOD is seeking a provider to deliver Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Operator Training. Full details are available on the Defence Sourcing Portal.
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RA356803 - Individual Staff Coaching Services
North East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking multiple coaching suppliers to deliver 1-to-1 leadership development, talent planning, and performance coaching. The trust wants to build a diverse supplier panel to offer choice and flexibility.
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DLEARN-Provision of Standardised Assessment & Reporting Platform & Related Services
Scottish Government wants an online platform for national standardised assessments in literacy and numeracy for children, including ongoing provision and related services. The contract runs for several years and is worth £23 million.
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DLEARN-Provision of Standardised Assessment & Reporting Platform & Related Services
The Scottish Government is seeking a supplier to provide and operate a national online platform for standardised assessments in literacy and numeracy for children. The service includes the platform itself, assessment tools, and related support services.
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EDC/2023/3939 Early Learning and Childcare Flexible Framework (Childminders)(Reopening February 2026)
East Dunbartonshire Council is establishing a flexible framework for the provision of early learning and childcare services by childminders. The framework reopens for new applications in February 2026.
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Provision of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Scientific Advisory Services, HAZMAT / Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) Training
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service wants providers for 24/7 scientific advisory response on hazardous materials incidents across Scotland, plus accredited HAZMAT and Detection/Identification/Monitoring training for specialist officers.
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SU113(26) Online Learning - Marketing and Student Recruitment Services
Swansea University is seeking a partner to develop and execute marketing and student recruitment strategy for a new portfolio of online postgraduate (and potentially undergraduate) programmes launching September 2026. The partner will handle both UK and international recruitment at scale.
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RFQ 2025/63 - Reissued/revised - PEACEPLUS Port and Town: The heritage of the Quoile River and the development of Downpatrick.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council wants a consultancy to design and deliver a community-led programme exploring the heritage of the Quoile River and Downpatrick's development. The project focuses on shared history, dispelling myths, and connecting past to future.
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South Midlands Connect to Work Programme (Milton Keynes Area)
Milton Keynes City Council is commissioning delivery of the Connect to Work Programme, which supports people with disabilities, health conditions, and complex barriers into sustainable employment. The contract covers engagement, assessment, job matching, employer engagement, and in-work support across five stages of the supported employment model.
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Grad Dip in Respiratory Sc. & PG-Cert in Sleep Medicine
NHS England is commissioning accredited higher education providers to deliver a Graduate Diploma in Respiratory Science and a Postgraduate Certificate in Sleep Medicine. The contract runs for 36 months with optional extension, training up to 114 learners annually at a maximum of £7,000 per learner.
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Functional Skills English & Mathematics (online delivery only)
Provide online functional skills training in English and mathematics at entry to level 2 for disadvantaged London residents, and potentially a small number of City Corporation apprentices.
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Occupational Therapy Trusted Assessor Learning and Development project
Leicester City Council wants a provider to develop and deliver 11 days of face-to-face Trusted Assessor training for about 150–155 Adult Social Care staff. The training teaches non-specialist staff to identify when equipment or minor home adaptations can help residents live safely, without needing an occupational therapist.
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T26-036BUS Delivery of Hospitality Employment Academies for DCSDC LMP
Derry City and Strabane District Council is seeking delivery of one or two hospitality employment academies-a hotel hospitality academy and/or a cheffing academy-for 2025/26, with possible extension to 2026/27. The programme aims to improve local employability and labour market conditions.
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T26-023BUS Development and Delivery of a Graduate Employment Academy for DCSDC LMP
Derry City and Strabane District Council wants an organisation to design and deliver a Graduate Employment Academy as part of its labour market partnership. The academy will focus on improving employability outcomes for graduates.
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RFQ 2025/62 - PEACEPLUS Cross-community Festival Programme Celebrating Languages Together
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is commissioning delivery of cross-community festivals celebrating languages and diverse communities across the district. The work is part of their PEACEPLUS-funded programme focused on building cross-community relationships and engagement.
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Training Level 5 Housing Qualification
Birmingham City Council needs an Ofqual-regulated provider to deliver a Level 5 Housing Management Qualification to its workforce. The training is part of preparation for the Competence and Conduct Standard coming in October 2026.