Apprenticeships Suppliers Framework
West Sussex County Council is establishing an open, light-touch, multi-lotted framework for external providers of apprenticeship and related training services. The council is a local government organisation responsible for public services across West Sussex, and the framework will provide access to training providers able to deliver education and skills provision under the relevant lots. Supplier responsibilities, including the specific apprenticeship standards, training delivery arrangements, quality expectations and any associated support, will depend on the requirements of the individual lots and call-offs. No estimated contract value, framework duration or delivery regions are stated in the available tender information, although delivery is expected to support the council’s requirements within its area of operation. The key stated requirement is that bidders must be external training providers capable of delivering the services covered by the framework; no specific certification, accreditation or other mandatory qualification is identified in the published details.
Buyer: West Sussex County Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 2 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £50m
- Bids close: 1 Dec 2026
- Location: West Sussex (South West)
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 to 30 Sept 2034
- Category: Education and training services (80000000)
From the official notice
West Sussex County Council are creating a new Flexible Framework for Apprenticeships to onboard training delivery providers. This framework is intended to establish a flexible and high-quality pool of approved Apprenticeship Suppliers who can deliver a broad range of services across defined Lots: Lot 1 Health & Social Care Lot 2 Education, Early Years & Community Support Lot 3 Business, Administration & Management Lot 4 Digital, Technology & Data Lot 5 Creative, Cultural, Media, Marketing & Design Lot 6 Engineering, Construction, Built Environment, Transport, Environment & Sustainability Lot 7 Public Services, Legal, Compliance, Procurement, Protective Services & Community Safety The total contract value is £50 million, this has been split between all lots as an estimate not an actual figure. Please note that this Framework will remain open to applicants for the full life time of this Framework. Call off competitions will commence in 2027.
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 1 Dec 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £50m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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