New providers

If you are a provider that would like to work with the LSC, you will need to register your details on our Qualified Provider Framework. Once registered you will be able to apply to become pre-qualified. If you are successful in your application to pre-qualify, you will then become eligible to receive invitations to tender from us when we run our tendering rounds.

You can apply to pre-qualify at any time during the year, according to your business need. The LSC will temporarily freeze the Qualified Provider Framework to new applicants at fixed points in the year in order for the tendering process to begin.

Alternatively, you can apply to pre-qualify at any time during the year and if you are successful you will be invited to tender in future tendering rounds. The LSC runs its tendering rounds in January, May and September although we reserve the right to tender at any time to suit regional and local need.

For more information on the Qualified Provider Framework click here.

Important note regarding Train to Gain in-year responsive applications

The LSC is now in the process of completing the agreement and allocation of contracts with providers as part of the 2008-09 Business Cycle. We expect to confirm final maximum contract values with new and existing providers during April. All new providers wishing to apply to receive LSC funding are asked to note this position. The LSC has also contracted for all of the available funds currently available through its in year responsive programme.

If you are applying to the LSC through the Regional Responsive process, the Type 1 PQQ, then please be aware that your application will be assessed, kept on record and reviewed when a gap in the supply of provision is identified or more provision to meet immediate employer demand is needed. We will be notify you in advance when these circumstances arise.

If you already hold an LSC contract for Train to Gain or Apprenticeships then you should be aware that you are not required to use the Type 1 process. As an existing provider any additional demand that is identified should be discussed as part of the normal contract management arrangements with the LSC