Training tenders and contracts in the South West
There are 13 live training tenders in the South West right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers training, courses and apprenticeships contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 13 live training tenders in the South West we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 5 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 12 of 13 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- 4 of 13
02Live training tenders in the South West
- Expression of Interest: Engaging deaf people, domestic abuse survivors, young people and New Scots in democracyThe Electoral CommissionNorth East +9£144kCloses 2 daysSME
- QQ26/003 Provision of a Training Provider for the Competence & Conduct Standard (Social Housing regulatory Framework)Tamworth Borough CouncilNorth East +8£50kCloses 3 daysFrameworkSME
- The management of Solent Meads golf courseBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole CouncilSouth West£5mCloses 4 daysSME
- ITT - Mapping Training and Qualifications for Heritage Construction Trades in England - UID 370Historic EnglandSouth West£50kCloses 11 days
- The Growth Company ITT for Training Providers for the Growth Hub Network Adviser FrameworkThe Growth CompanyNorth East +8£250kCloses 11 daysFrameworkSME
- Open Light Touch Framework for Independent and Alternative Education Support for Children and Young People in DevonDevon County CouncilSouth West£34m–614mCloses 15 daysFrameworkSME
- ACE 1122 ITQ - 'Artsmark 25 Young People Commissioners' Project PartnerARTS COUNCIL ENGLANDNorth East +8£15kCloses 21 daysSME
- Gloucestershire County Council Supported Accommodation at Trevone HouseGloucestershire County Council-South West£7.5mCloses 21 daysSME
- Outsourced Qualification Delivery ServicesSANCTUARY HOUSING ASSOCIATIONNorth East +9Not statedCloses 25 daysSME
- Maiden Erlegh Trust - Mobile Device SchemeMAIDEN ERLEGH TRUSTNorth East +8£6mCloses 28 daysSME
- ICT Managed Service PartnerLINCOLN ANGLICAN ACADEMY TRUSTNorth East +8£2.5mCloses Not statedSME
- Gladiator and Spartan Core Systems and Services (Amended)Ministry of DefenceSouth West£50mCloses Not statedSME
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- Leadership, management and professional skills development Open frameworkOffice for StudentsSouth West£109k–1.3mCloses Not statedFrameworkSME
03Who is buying
- The Electoral Commission 1 live tender
- Tamworth Borough Council 1 live tender
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council 1 live tender
- Historic England 1 live tender
- The Growth Company 1 live tender
04Training contracts: common questions
How many training tenders are live in the South West?
13 right now, from 13 public buyers, with 5 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in training contracts?
Few notices state a minimum turnover; it is usually set out in the tender documents. Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win training contracts?
Often, yes. 12 of the 13 live tenders in the South West are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses, and 4 are frameworks or dynamic purchasing systems (approved supplier lists that buyers then order from). Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: Education & training
Education and training buyers look for relevant accreditation and quality evidence, such as Ofsted outcomes, awarding body approval or safeguarding procedures. Many contracts are short lots, which suits smaller providers.
From the tenderITT tender experts. New to tendering? Read how to search Find a Tender, how to register on the Central Digital Platform and our Invitation to Tender guide.