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Lot 1 - Mini Competitions, Apprenticeships Framework 2018-2024 - ST0310 - Associate Project Manager Level 4 Apprenticeship

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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11 Jan 2024 at 11:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Westmorland and Furness Council has completed a tender process for the provision of apprenticeships, aiming to develop a skilled and flexible apprenticeship workforce. The contract is valued at £149,000 GBP and falls under the Education and training services category. The procurement method used was an Open procedure, with the tender period ending on 22nd August 2023. The contract period is from 11th September 2023 to 10th September 2025, with the option of a 6-month extension. The Council, acting as the buyer, awarded the contract to Learning Curve Group on 26th October 2023. The location for the delivery of services is in England.

This tender presents an opportunity for training providers to collaborate with Westmorland and Furness Council in enhancing the knowledge and skills of apprentices in various local communities. Businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those experienced in offering apprenticeship programmes, would be well-suited to compete. The contract duration of 2 years, with a potential extension, and the unlimited number of apprenticeships required offer a stable and potentially lucrative opportunity for interested bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1 - Mini Competitions, Apprenticeships Framework 2018-2024 - ST0310 - Associate Project Manager Level 4 Apprenticeship

Notice Description

Following Local Government Reorganisation in Cumbria, the Open Framework for the Provision of Apprenticeships Framework is now hosted by Westmorland and Furness Council (the Council). As statutory successors of Cumbria County Council, Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumberland Council, and Cumbria Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority are all eligible to use the framework. Placements for apprenticeships will be made by Westmorland and Furness Council (the Council) on behalf of each of the following councils/authority: Westmorland and Furness Council Cumberland Council Cumbria Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority The Council aims to develop a healthy and committed apprenticeship workforce that is flexible, agile, suitably skilled and works as one team to meet the future needs of the local communities we serve. The Council is seeking to appoint an apprenticeship training provider (the Provider) committed to working in partnership to maximise the knowledge, skills, and behaviours of its apprenticeship workforce, including developing and supporting those learners who may have additional needs. The training provider (the Provider) is invited to submit a tender to deliver the apprenticeship as detailed in this service specification. This service specification sets out the conditions under which the Provider will provide the services purchased by the Council; it should be read in conjunction the Council's Apprenticeship Framework document, and with the relevant strategic and workforce plans of each council/authority. The Provider shall deliver the apprenticeship training and on-programme assessment under the national Apprenticeship Funding Rules, Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act and Apprenticeship Levy requirements. The contract length will be for 2 years, with the option of one 6-month extension, and the number of apprenticeships required is unlimited. Specific details of the numbers of apprenticeships required, such as start dates and location will be issued to and agreed with the Provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/831ae512-5b51-4913-8565-4e05dfd377c6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£149,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2023 - 3 Dec 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEARNING CURVE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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