Tender

Apprenticeship Training Framework for the University of Birmingham - finance standards

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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29 Oct 2019 at 16:01

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25 Oct 2019 at 14:09

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19 Sep 2019 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is initiating a tender for the "Apprenticeship Training Framework for the University of Birmingham - finance standards" to engage apprentices within its Finance Department over the next three years, part of a strategy to nurture local talent. The procurement is currently in the active stage, having a tender period set to close on 22nd November 2019. The procurement method is open, allowing all interested parties to participate, and deliveries will be directed to the university's address in Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT. The contract is expected to commence on 1st December 2019, lasting until 30th April 2022, focusing on education and training services as the main procurement category, under a recurrent procurement type.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in apprenticeship training, especially those listed on the Education Skills Funding Agency's Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the University seeks providers that can comply with the Apprenticeship funding rules. Given the focus on developing local talent, businesses that can demonstrate effective training capabilities at levels 2 to 5 of Apprenticeship Standards will have a distinct advantage.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeship Training Framework for the University of Birmingham - finance standards

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham is planning to engage a number of apprentices in the Finance Department over the next 3 years in support of the University strategy to develop local talent and support entry points into the University talent pipeline. In addition the University will utilise apprenticeship training for existing staff where a role clearly meets the definition of an apprentice. The University wishes to use the Apprenticeship Levy paid by it to discharge eligible training costs charged by the Training Provider, and by other training providers, in connection with apprenticeship training provided to: * Employees currently employed by the University; and * Employees to be recruited by the University to commence employment October 2019 and thereafter. (in each case "Apprentices") undertaking Apprenticeship Frameworks and Standards normally at Apprenticeship Levels 2, 3, 4 and 5. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home The supplier must be an apprenticeship training provider that is on the Education Skills Funding Agency, Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP) and will be on the register at all material times. The provider will ensure compliance with the Apprenticeship funding rules for training providers as published and revised from time to time by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) or any similar or replacement body. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-167c311c-9b9f-45ec-85cb-4b5cd9828ade
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b55393d1-a0ea-4584-83b5-9338788c3783
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2019 - 30 Apr 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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