Tender

CCDE17A05 - Recruitment, Training and Administration Service of Apprentices - HMT

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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25 Oct 2017 at 13:32

Tender Notice
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13 Oct 2017 at 13:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is seeking to procure recruitment, training, and administration services for apprenticeships throughout England under the project titled "CCDE17A05 - Recruitment, Training and Administration Service of Apprentices - HMT." This tender falls within the vocational training services sector and is currently in the open procurement stage. The submission deadline for interested suppliers is 1st November 2017, with the contract starting on 14th November 2017 and running until 8th November 2020. Suppliers should be prepared to provide ongoing support for apprentices beyond the contract term, for a period of up to five years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vocational training and apprenticeship management. Companies that offer level 3 and level 4 business administration training will find this procurement particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, and businesses should ensure they are registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite well in advance to respond effectively to the Invitation to Tender. This initiative not only supports apprenticeship development but also allows successful bidders to establish long-term relationships with the public sector, enhancing their business growth prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CCDE17A05 - Recruitment, Training and Administration Service of Apprentices - HMT

Notice Description

3.4 In May 2017 the system for the funding and procurement of apprenticeship training changed with the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy, which requires public sector employers with a pay bill over PS3 million each year to make an investment in apprenticeships (0.5% of their annual pay bill). 3.5 Employers will access the funds through a Digital Apprenticeship Account (DAA) controlled by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). The DAA is hosted on a system known as the digital Apprenticeship Service (AS). Each levy-paying employer has a virtual account equivalent in value to its contribution, minus an amount equivalent to the notional contribution for its employees that live in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, plus a government top-up of 10%. 3.6 Funds in the Digital Account can only be used to cover the cost of apprenticeship training and end point assessment for apprenticeships undertaken in England. To access the funds employers will need to show, through the AS, that it has a contract for the delivery of a recognised apprenticeship, by a registered provider. For these purposes a registered provider is a training provider that appears on the ESFA Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP). Recognised apprenticeships must be approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships, or SASE Frameworks. Apprenticeship standards and framework are assigned a funding band maximum, above which the ESFA will not contribute to the cost of the training. 3.7 The aim of this procurement is to contract with a Supplier of level 3 and level 4 business administration. 3.8 The successful supplier is to provide ongoing support to the apprentice beyond the contract term until the apprentiship is completed up to a period of 5 years. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk [The dead line for expressing an interest in the Request for Information event is [insert time, day and date (DD/MM/YYYY)]] [Delete if not applicable (ie Open competitions)] Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36fb5e54-a526-48d9-aa0e-ab5f01073f7b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c4f390d-e746-4049-92d9-0fd3f7acbdab
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Nov 2017 - 8 Nov 2020 2-3 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
3450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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