Frameworks and DPS

Frameworks and DPS

Frameworks & Dynamic Purchasing Systems

Working with First Ascent is simple. We’re pre-approved on a range of national and regional public-sector frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS), giving you fast, compliant access to leadership, management, team and coaching programmes — without the need to implement a full open market tender process.

If your organisation already uses one of the frameworks below, you  can access our services very easily.

Main Title Framework / DPS Title Who can use it? What can we provide you? How to get started
Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6219 – Learning & Training Services DPS (National) All UK public sector bodies — NHS, local authorities, government departments, Arms Length Body (ALB), charities, regulators and emergency services.

Bespoke training services including:

  • Leadership development.
  • Manager programmes.
  • Coaching & mentoring.
  • Team performance.
  • Graduate development.
  • Behavioural skills.
  • Specialist high-impact workshops.
  • Arrange a 30-minute scoping call with our team.
  • We help you translate your outcomes into a draft specification aligned with the framework rules.
  • You ask procurement to invite First Ascent into a mini-competition or direct award via RM6219.

If you're unsure whether you're eligible to use this framework, we can advise.

EoECPH (East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub) Training & Development Services Framework NHS Trusts and Integrated Care Systems (ICS) in the East of England, plus organisations using NHS Commercial Solutions.
  • Lot 1 – Coaching & Mentoring Services.
  • Lot 2 – Training Programmes.
  • Lot 3 – System Leadership.
  • Arrange a 30-minute scoping call with our team.
  • We help you translate your outcomes into a draft specification aligned with the framework rules.
  • Your procurement team issues a quick call-off or direct award under the framework.
  • Visit the procurement hub to find out more about the support available.

If you're unsure whether you're eligible to use this framework, we can advise.

North East Councils Limited T/A North East Procurement Operation (NEPO) NEPO514 External Training DPS NEPO Associate Members/Member Authorities Professional leadership & OD services, behavioural development programmes, diagnostic-based interventions, coaching, change and culture support.
  • Visit nepo.org for membership information, or email associates@nepo.org.
  • Arrange a 30-minute scoping call with our team.
  • We help you translate your outcomes into a draft specification aligned with the framework rules.
  • Your procurement team issues your requirements via the DPS working with NEPO.
UK Sport Associate Pool
  • UK Sport
  • National Governing Bodies (NGBs) funded by UK Sport
  • High-performance sport organisations and programmes operating within the UK Sport system including:
    • Performance directors
    • Senior leaders
    • Coaches
    • High-performance practitioners.
  • Lot 1: Support for Executive Leadership in High Performance Sport.
  • Lot 2: Culture and Senior Team Leadership Support Role.
  • Arrange a 30-minute scoping call with our team.
  • We help you translate your outcomes into a draft specification aligned with the framework rules.
  • Your procurement team issues a quick call-off or direct award under the framework.

If you're unsure whether you're eligible to use this framework, we can advise.

Sport Wales Consultant Panel
  • National Governing Bodies of Sport in Wales
  • Welsh sport organisations and partners funded or supported by Sport Wales including:
    • Leadership teams
    • Boards
    • Senior managers
    • Performance and development staff.
  • Lot 1 Governance.
  • Lot 2 Leadership Development.
  • Arrange a 30-minute scoping call with our team.
  • We help you translate your outcomes into a draft specification aligned with the framework rules.
  • Your procurement team issues a quick call-off or direct award under the framework.

If you're unsure whether you're eligible to use this framework, we can advise.

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) DPS Learning and Training Services East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust
  • Category 2: Leadership and Development.
  • Category 3: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
  • Category 6: Coaching and Mentoring.
  • Category 10: Culture and Engagement.
  • Arrange a 30-minute scoping call with our team.
  • We help you translate your outcomes into a draft specification aligned with the framework rules.
  • Your procurement team issues a quick call-off or direct award under the framework.

If you're unsure whether you're eligible to use this framework, we can advise.

Other Frameworks & Panels

We are also approved suppliers for:

  • Pension Protection Fund (PPF) Coaching Panel
  • CITB Training Supplier Network
  • University of Leeds
  • Cumberland Council
  • Premier Partnerships


Not sure which framework is right for you, or how to engage us through it?

We’re happy to help you navigate the options and design an approach that fits your context, priorities, and procurement requirements.

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