Take a look at Tenders Update March 2026 for an overview of the latest opportunities open to providers of services to the Essential Skills sector.
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Employment and Health Related Test and Learn Provision
This Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) presents opportunities for organisations, with a focus on innovation and local specialist support, to be involved and test the development of new approaches for employment and health related activity. This will be key to building evidence to support the delivery of future provision at both national and local level.
Closing date: open ended
Shaw Trust Delivery Partner Dynamic Purchasing Service
The Delivery Partners Dynamic Purchasing System (DPDPS) is currently open until May 2026. Current contracts are with a range of commissioners including but not limited to DWP, ESFA and HMPPS. The three business areas are Children’s and Young Peoples Services. Employability, Health and Wellbeing and Learning and Skills.
Closing date: 29th May 2026
Apprenticeship Training Provision
The Borough Council of Gateshead are an Apprenticeship Levy paying organisations. The Council is establishing a pseudo-DPS to establish a framework of approved providers of apprenticeship training.
Closing date: 1 July 2026
Adult Learning and Skills Activities in Community Settings – Sheffield City Council
Sheffield City Council’s grant for the 19+ Adult Education Budget (AEB) for both formula funded and non-formula funding will fund learning for Adults 19+ who live in South Yorkshire, so that they can improve their skills, get back to work or remain and progress in work. The Council is now inviting suppliers to apply to their Dynamic Purchasing Service.
Closing date: 31st July 2027
Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System
The Ministry of Justice (the “Authority”) is seeking to establish the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System (PEDPS) for the provision of education, Information, Advice and Guidance and resettlement services to those in custody in England.
Closing date: 1st September 2028
Learning and Training DPS
Kingston upon Hull City Council is seeking providers to supply & deliver Learning & Training services to various services within the Authority.
Closing date: 26 June 2030
Adult Learning and Skills Framework
West Sussex County Council: Creation of a new open Framework using Light Touch Regime (LTR) For Adult Learning and Skills.
Closing date: 26 November 2032
Adult Skills DPS
West Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking provision of adult skills training and commissioned activities to support individuals to gain the skills needed for life and work, including : progressing towards, entering into and sustaining work; upskilling or retraining in order to advance their career.
Closing date: 2 October 2033
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