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APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING DELIVERY FOR EMPLOYERS NOT USING THE DIGITAL ACCOUNT (NON-LEVY)

SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY

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28 Jul 2017 at 15:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Skills Funding Agency is inviting tenders for the project titled "Apprenticeship Training Delivery for Employers Not Using the Digital Account (Non-Levy)." This procurement falls under the education and training services industry category and will cover various regions across the United Kingdom including the North East, North West, London, and the South East. Currently, this procurement process is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 4th September 2017. The contract is anticipated to begin on 1st January 2018 and will last for an initial period of 15 months, thereby extending until 31st March 2019. The total value for this opportunity is estimated at £865 million, and it will be conducted using a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure.

This tender represents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that provide training services. By participating, businesses can contribute to the delivery of high-quality apprenticeship training which is essential for supporting the growth and success of SMEs in the UK. This initiative not only aims to enhance the apprenticeship landscape but also allows businesses to establish their presence in a critical government programme, enabling them to play a pivotal role in workforce development during a period of transition to the new apprenticeship service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING DELIVERY FOR EMPLOYERS NOT USING THE DIGITAL ACCOUNT (NON-LEVY)

Notice Description

In October 2016 the Agency launched a procurement for apprenticeship training delivery for small and medium sized (SME) employers who do not pay the Apprenticeship Levy and have not registered an account on the apprenticeship service ("non-levy paying employers"). The procurement was substantially oversubscribed and the outcomes of that competition would not have delivered the diverse market sought whilst giving the sector as a whole stability in the transition to the apprenticeship service. That procurement is now closed and no awards will be made under it. It is therefore essential that those Potential Providers who submitted tenders in the previous procurement and who continue to wish to be considered for delivery of the Services, respond to this new procurement in accordance with the terms set out in the ITT and the accompanying Attachments. This new procurement has been designed to ensure that government can better meet its objectives, and deliver high quality apprenticeship training to support the growth and success of SMEs that play such a vital role in our economy. It will do this by seeking to deliver a stable transition between now and April 2019, when we aim to bring all employers, including those who do not pay the levy, onto the apprenticeship service. Through this procurement the Agency is seeking to award contracts for an Initial Contract Period of 15 months, starting 1 January 2018 and ending on 31 March 2019 Additional information: Access to the ITT is by invitation only via Bravo e-tendering portal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b774e36-e1ab-4a68-93d3-9f20ee9bae72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d92c664e-c6aa-4bb1-aa93-be2ff5898a26
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£865,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 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
SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcing.help@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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