Tendering
The LSC will use the Qualified Provider Framework to invite tenders for education and training provision. Those providers that were successful in pre-qualifying on the Qualified Provider Framework before the 10th December 2008 will have been invited to tender in January 2009.
Tenders issued to providers will depend on the category or categories of provision for which they are pre-qualified (e.g. employer responsive, learner accredited and learner non-accredited).
In January 2009, all LSC regions tendered for the redundancy support package announced by the Secretary of State in October 2008. We also tendered in one or more region for Train to Gain, apprenticeships, Entry to Employment or European Social Funding.
Current tendering opportunities
Seven LSC regions are tendering for the Regional Apprentice Redeployment Support Programme. For more information please download the following document:
The deadline to submit a PQQ response is
21st May 2009 at 4pm.
Pre-qualifiation review process
If you are a provider that is dissatisfied with the outcome of your submission to the QPF, you can request a review. Download the review process.
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 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 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
