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DfE Top Apprenticeship Employer Rankings - Early Supplier Engagement Event

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is planning a public procurement process for the "DfE Top Apprenticeship Employer Awards - Early Supplier Engagement Event" under the category of Administration services. This opportunity aims to recognise and celebrate England's leading apprenticeship employers, focusing on the progression and diversity of apprentices. The event is scheduled for Tuesday 23rd July 2024, with an engagement end date of 22nd July 2024. The procurement process is in the planning stage, inviting suppliers to manage the rankings, entry criteria, quality assurance, and data analysis.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses interested in Administration and Event services, especially those experienced in managing large-scale rankings and administration processes. As the contract involves identifying and ranking top apprenticeship employers in England, suppliers with expertise in data-driven evaluations, event management, and content creation would be well-suited to compete. Interested businesses can register through the DfE's e-Sourcing Portal for further engagement and participation in this 1-year contract opportunity.

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Notice Title

DfE Top Apprenticeship Employer Rankings - Early Supplier Engagement Event

Notice Description

THIS NOTICE IS FOR PRIOR INFORMATION ONLY. IT IS NOT BINDING INDICATION OF OR COMMITMENT TO ANY FUTURE PROCUREMENT OR ACTIVITY. This early supplier engagement event will provide more information about what DfE are looking for and outline the Invitation to Tender process before the opportunity goes live. The event will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 23rd July 2024 at 13:00 (1pm). Please respond to this notice to register interest. Please contact me at hanna.berrada@education.gov.uk if you experience any issues registering for this event. The Apprenticeship Employer Rankings recognises and celebrates England's leading apprenticeship employers for their overall commitment to employing apprentices, their creation of new apprenticeships, the diversity of their new apprentices, and the progression of their apprentices onto further apprenticeships and employment. The appointed supplier will develop an end-to-end application process to identify and rank England's Top 100 Large Apprentice Employers and the Top 50 Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) apprentice employers. This will be a 1-year (12 month) contract. The rankings are entirely data-driven using information provided by apprenticeship employers and are specifically designed so that criteria reflect DfE priorities; for example, demonstrating the importance of successful completions and achievements on apprenticeship standards. The rankings are also designed to support potential apprentices, parents and careers advisers identify the best apprenticeship opportunities in England. The DfE are looking for an end-to-end Entries & Administration supplier that includes (but is not limited to): -Management of Top Apprenticeship Employer rankings. -Confirm entry criteria and application process. -Quality assurance of all entries and across the whole application process. -Compile final rankings and all associated resources. -Analyse and prepare detailed evaluation and data reports. -Design and Management of content and celebration events. -Develop and deliver 1-year activities, research, and benchmarking reports. -Develop and deliver webinars for employers and individuals and support promotional activities. -Develop sponsorship packages and meet sponsorship target in line with DfE guidance. Additional information: Please register interest through the link on the DfEs e-Sourcing Portal (Jaggaer).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c0b5384-97b6-45c2-9ab2-b4524fbd5a62
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a1ba10c-56c4-4516-8f1c-55838acd750d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jul 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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