Training tenders and contracts in Wales
There are 12 live training tenders in Wales 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 12 live training tenders in Wales we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 3.5 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 11 of 12 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- 3 of 12
02Live training tenders in Wales
- Framework Agreement for Training Courses for Children's and Adults Social Care TeamsPowys County CouncilWales£1.2mCloses TomorrowFrameworkSME
- WAS-ITT-62703 - C1 Driver Training TenderWelsh Ambulance Services NHS TrustWales£85kCloses 3 daysSME
- C005/2026/2027 QUALITY MARK FOR YOUTH WORKLlywodraeth Cymru / Welsh GovernmentWales£110kCloses 3 daysSME
- Framework for the Provision of Trailblazer Programme Support Services and ActivitiesCity & County of SwanseaWales£48k–190kCloses 7 daysFrameworkSME
- Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Commissioning, Training and Maintenance of a Fully Automatic Cardboard Baling SolutionBlaenau Gwent County Borough CouncilWales£150kCloses 7 daysSME
- QUALITY MARK FOR YOUTH WORK IN WALESLlywodraeth Cymru / Welsh GovernmentWales£110kCloses 7 daysSME
- Connect to Work Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) ProgrammeCaerphilly County Borough CouncilWales£1mCloses 8 daysFrameworkSME
- Tegwch, gwrth-hiliaeth a llesiant/Equity, anti-racism and well-beingCaerphilly County Borough CouncilWales£144kCloses 9 daysSME
- Fire Scene Investigation TrainingMid and West Wales Fire and Rescue AuthorityWales£200kCloses 15 daysSME
- Training on Homelessness Act 2026Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh GovernmentWales£200kCloses 15 daysSME
- Flexible Lifelong LearningCardiff UniversityWales£5mCloses 22 days
- TAFF Learning Management System 2026Taff Housing AssociationWales£45kCloses Not statedSME
03Who is buying
- Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government 3 live tenders
- Caerphilly County Borough Council 2 live tenders
- Powys County Council 1 live tender
- Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust 1 live tender
- City & County of Swansea 1 live tender
04Training contracts: common questions
How many training tenders are live in Wales?
12 right now, from 9 public buyers, with 8 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. 11 of the 12 live tenders in Wales are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses, and 3 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.