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Investors in Apprenticeships

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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18 Dec 2018 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has conducted a tender titled "Investors in Apprenticeships," aimed at developing a Quality Mark under the Investors in People brand to support apprenticeship initiatives. This procurement falls within the education and training services industry and is located in London, England. The procurement method followed was a direct approach through a single tender action, with the contract value amounting to £275,000. The contract period commenced on 1st November 2018 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2019. The tender was awarded on 31st October 2018, with the award notice published on 18th December 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are focused on apprenticeship programmes and workforce development. Companies with expertise in education services, apprenticeship training, or those looking to enhance their involvement in government-funded training initiatives would be well-positioned to engage with this procurement. The self-funding nature of the quality mark delivery also allows for sustainable business models for participants in this initiative.

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Notice Title

Investors in Apprenticeships

Notice Description

An Investors in Apprentices Quality Mark, developed under the Investors in People brand family will meet government's objectives and the social purpose of Investors in People. This partnership leverages both the existing brand and reach of Investors in People and the opportunity the government's ambitious apprenticeship delivery target presents. The quality mark will focus on accrediting and assuring the working environment and the quality of support, leadership and progression opportunities given to apprentices within an organisation. This aligns with the 4 key benefits to be realised from the apprenticeship reform, a key part of the government's commitment on apprenticeships. Following the pilot phase with a group of 50 employers there will be an evaluation and any recommended changes will be made, after which (if the evaluation does not throw up any major issues) the quality mark will be launched to employers nationally and will be delivered on a self-funding basis by Investors in People. The funding from ESFA is solely to support the development of the award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ad6acc2-0eff-464a-a0f9-00b8ae57b0a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c55ea26c-c726-4620-aa92-27ee70bf3aaa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INVESTORS IN PEOPLE

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