Tender

Greater Cambridge Partnership Apprenticeship Service

LGSS ON BEHALF OF GREATER CAMBRIDGE PARTNERSHIP

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24 Aug 2018 at 09:15

Tender Notice
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24 Aug 2018 at 08:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Cambridge Partnership is seeking a provider for its Apprenticeship Service, aimed at promoting apprenticeships to employers and providing ongoing support. The procurement, classified under the 'Youth education services' sector, is currently in the Tender stage and has an end date for submissions set for 27 September 2018. This contract is valued at £300,000, with a minimum threshold of £150,000, and is expected to last for 2 years, with a potential extension of an additional 2 years. The main activity will be conducted in the East of England, specifically in Cambridge.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services and workforce development. Companies that specialise in apprenticeship schemes, educational consultancy, and training services could greatly benefit from this contract, as it involves collaboration with local schools and businesses to enhance apprenticeship programmes. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in demonstrating the value of apprenticeships in supporting economic growth and social mobility, thereby gaining a foothold in a vital sector within the Greater Cambridge economy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Greater Cambridge Partnership Apprenticeship Service

Notice Description

Greater Cambridge Partnership requires a service that will work with employers to promote apprenticeships and provide ongoing support. There is a need to help businesses develop a more detailed understanding of the positive impact apprenticeship schemes can have on business and wider business growth In doing so, the service will work to provide practical examples of how employers have overcome barriers and explain how apprenticeships can be designed around the skill needs of the business. There will be a focus on working with existing educational establishments that are supporting young people and local businesses. The service will shape its programme of activity so as to directly support business, schools and potential apprentices to actively engage in apprenticeship programmes and support them to understand the benefits of doing so. As part of this, the service will operate across sectors vital to the further growth of the Greater Cambridge economy and demonstrate the benefits apprenticeships offer in supporting access to work, training and social mobility therefore demonstrating what an important role apprenticeships play in supporting continued economic growth. This Contract is for 2 years, with an option to extend for 24 months making 4 years in total. The link to the opportunity and the relevant documentation can be found at the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c44649c4-49a5-e811-80ed-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2fcbc4f8-f660-4090-8895-cb79417053aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21eae45b-1c8b-4a49-9dd1-fd802f910537
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80310000 - Youth education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 30 Oct 2020 1-2 years
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
LGSS ON BEHALF OF GREATER CAMBRIDGE PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0AP
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

Notice Documents

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