Tender

Dynamic Purchasing System for Apprenticeship Learning Providers

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 May 2018 at 17:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council is launching a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Apprenticeship Learning Providers, with an estimated value of £787,000 per annum. The procurement, classified under vocational training services, is currently at the Tender stage and was published on 21 May 2018. The DPS will be operational for four years, with a potential extension of another four years. Interested parties should note that the tender period closes on 20 May 2022, after which new applicants can still join the DPS if their performance meets the required standards.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for vocational training providers, particularly those that offer apprenticeship programmes. Businesses that are well-suited for this tender include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the education and training sector. By participating in the DPS, these organisations can secure contracts with multiple local authorities in the East of England, enhancing their growth prospects and fostering valuable partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System for Apprenticeship Learning Providers

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council are inviting suitably qualified applicants to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Apprenticeship Learning Providers. The DPS will be available for use by the following Local Authorities (Clients) Suffolk County Council, Mid Suffolk District Council, Babergh District Council, Forest Heath District Council, St Edmundsbury District Council, Suffolk Coastal District Council, Waveney District Council and any successor Authority's. The estimated quantity of Services to be purchased using the DPS between all Contracting Authorities named above is in the range of PS787,000 per annum. However, SCC provide no representations or guarantees regarding the quantity of Services to be purchased. The period of the DPS will be 4 Years plus an option to extend for up to a further 4 years. New applicants can join the DPS during the course of the duration. Please note should performance not be compliant with the DPS Tender Terms and Conditions, applicants may be removed from the DPS. Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5442877e-5434-481d-9e46-ddaca970c2b6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£787,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 May 2022 - 22 May 2022 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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