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Apprenticeships Framework 2018-2024

Cumbria County Council

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27 May 2020 at 12:04

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Summary of the contracting process

Cumbria County Council is seeking to establish the "Apprenticeships Framework 2018-2024", aimed at creating a framework of high-quality Apprenticeship Training Providers to serve its workforce of 6,000 (11,500 including schools). This procurement process is currently at the Award stage and has a total contract value of £20 million. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a restricted procedure, with a contract period that commenced on 1st April 2018 and will conclude on 31st March 2022. Key stakeholders are encouraged to consult the procurement documents, which are accessible for free online.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses within the education and training services sector, particularly those offering apprenticeship programs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to submit their applications, given the Council's commitment to community-focused training solutions. The ability to join the framework at regular intervals through a Dynamic Purchasing System allows for ongoing participation and potential business growth in alignment with the apprenticeship levy initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apprenticeships Framework 2018-2024

Notice Description

The Council is looking to establish a framework of high quality Apprenticeship Training Providers in order to deliver a range of apprenticeships for its 6,000 workforce (11,500 including schools), utilising the apprenticeship levy. Providers will be able to join the framework at regular intervals using a Dynamic Purchasing System.Applications to join the framework will be evaluated by the Council a minimum of twice a year. All criteria arestated only in the procurement documents. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://procontract.due-north.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16089661-35c5-46ab-a633-db4241a717c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23de010d-05b6-44cf-b450-e89eaf37408e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 4-5 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
Cumbria County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RZ
Postcode Area
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
45
Supplier Names

Acacia Training Limited

Activ First Limited

Baltic Training Services

Bauer Radio Limited

Blackpool and the Fylde College

B-Skill Limited

CILEx Law School

CMS Vocational Training Ltd

Expanse Group Ltd

Gateshead College

GEN II Engineering & Technology Training Ltd (Gen2)

GP Strategies Training Limited

Realise Learning and Employment Limited

Kendal College on behalf of Cumbria Colleges Group

Lancaster University

Learning Curve Group Limited

Lifetime Training Group Limited

Nacro

North Lancs Training Group Ltd (THE)

Paragon Education and Skills Limited

Premier People Solutions Ltd t/a Premier Partnership

Profound Services Limited

QA Ltd

Remit Group Ltd

RWP Training Limited

Sheffield Hallam University Higher Education Corporation

Skills Training UK Limited

Care Learning Centre

The Open University

The Growth Company

Burnley College

Train2Train Ltd

TRN (Train) Ltd

University of Lancashire

University of Cumbria

Busy Bees Training Academy

Derwentside College

Intec Business Colleges Ltd

Learning and Development Bureau Ltd

Middlesex University

Northumbria University

System People (Carlisle) Ltd

University College of Estate Management

Optimum Skills Limited

Serco Limited

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