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The Provision of Apprenticeship Training and Assessment

SEFTON COUNCIL

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16 Aug 2017 at 09:59

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council is conducting a procurement process for "The Provision of Apprenticeship Training and Assessment," focusing on vocational training services. Located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, the procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 1st May 2017 and end on 30th April 2018. The total contract value amounts to £600,000, and the tender period concluded on 10th March 2017. The procurement method employed for this tender is an Open procedure, allowing for broad participation from suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for training and educational organisations, particularly those specialising in vocational training and assessment services. Businesses that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By partnering as Lead or Reserve Training Providers, these organisations can contribute to the ongoing development of apprentices in the region, enhancing their reputation and expanding their client base in the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Apprenticeship Training and Assessment

Notice Description

Sefton Council is looking for Lead Training Providers to work in close collaboration with the apprenticeship team to ensure a continued and sustained positive customer experience. Lead Training Providers will be responsible for delivering the following provision: * To provide the delivery of apprenticeship training and on-programme assessments (for both frameworks and standards). * For apprenticeship standards this also includes end-point assessments. This is to ensure the required skills, knowledge and behaviours have been learnt throughout an apprenticeship standard. The Council intends to seek a Lead Training Provider and a Reserve Provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1779ac7f-9a2e-44c4-abeb-5fab05bae83d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d89ba30-c88a-441d-b646-c4d131ca3263
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 6-12 months
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
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3UU
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

ASPIRE, ACHIEVE, ADVANCE

ASSET TRAINING & CONSULTANCY

HUGH BAIRD COLLEGE

PROGRESS TO EXCELLENCE

TRN (TRAIN

Further Information

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