Tender

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Apprenticeship Services for Somerset Council

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Nov 2022 at 10:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset County Council has initiated a tender process for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Apprenticeship Services. The contract value is £4,000,000 GBP. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of January 9, 2023. The contract period will start on July 1, 2023, and end on June 30, 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the main procurement category is services. The industry category is Education and training services. The delivery region is South West, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity is well-suited for businesses offering apprenticeship services in various sectors such as legal finance, marketing, construction, healthcare, and agriculture. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender. Businesses interested in accessing Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) levy funding for apprenticeships should consider bidding for this framework agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Apprenticeship Services for Somerset Council

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement is to contract with multiple providers to deliver an Apprenticeship Service to eligible people. The Authority requires a service provider, or providers, to manage the delivery of its Apprenticeship programme. The Apprenticeships to be provided via this procurement exercise are funded via the Authority's Apprenticeship Levy. Applicants must be able to access Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) levy funding for apprentices and listed on the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers throughout this contract. The framework is split into 9 lots, as outlined below: 1 Legal finance and accounting 2 Sales, marketing and procurement 3 Business and administration 4 Catering, hospitality and facilities management 5 Childcare and education 6 Construction, Engineering, Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics 7 Digital, Creative and Design 8 Health, Social Care, Science and Protective Services 9 Agriculture, environmental and animal care For further information regarding this opportunity, including accessing to the tender documents, please visit the ProContract e-tendering portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31cd913d-c567-4cc5-8434-fae3ab54f998
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c52b387f-2139-44e0-b447-937fe44ad291
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2026 3-4 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
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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