Learning and Development Training Services Framework

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  "date": "2026-02-19T15:57:53Z",
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        "name": "Mrs Lisa Hosking",
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    "amendments": [
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        "description": "The original contract end date of 31 March 2027 has been extended to 23 February 2029, resulting in a total extension period of 1 year, 10 months and 23 days.\nThis modification is made in accordance with Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015).\nThis arrangement is established as a Light Touch Regime (LTR) framework under PCR 2015 but operates in practice in a manner similar to a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), enabling flexible supplier participation and ongoing admissions throughout the arrangement\u2019s duration.\nThe extension and continued operation of the arrangement reflect the revised transitional and saving provisions introduced by the Procurement Act 2023 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (SI 2024/959).\nThese amended regulations revise key implementation deadlines, including the movement of transition dates previously scheduled for October 2028 to 23 February 2029.\nThe amended commencement regulations also clarify the continued lawful operation of DPS\u2011type structures established under the PCR 2015, confirming that such arrangements may continue to function within the revised transitional window and recognising updated validity limits, including final continuity dates extended to 23 February 2029.\nThis notice therefore records both the updated contract end date and confirms that the LTR framework\u2014while not formally constituted as a DPS\u2014continues to operate in a DPS\u2011like manner in compliance with the revised statutory timelines.\nDorset Council reserves the right to terminate this arrangement prior to 23 February 2029.",
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      "description": "Training services",
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    "description": "Dorset Council is seeking a broad range of providers who can deliver these services across Children\u0027s Services and Adults Services. Training services will also be required by the Pan-Dorset Safeguarding Boards which cover the geographical areas of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. We are seeking a diverse range of training providers to join the Framework e.g. businesses of all sizes including sole traders and differing delivery methods. Dependent on needs, training courses will be delivered either: \u2018live\u2019 online, e-learning, face-to-face or a hybrid of these delivery methods. Providers do not need to be able to deliver training to both services in order to apply for a place on the Framework.",
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    "title": "Learning and Development Training Services Framework"
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