Tender

YPO - 001086 Apprenticeships

YPO

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04 Mar 2026 at 14:44

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24 Feb 2023 at 13:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by YPO involves a Framework Agreement for the provision of Apprenticeship Standards and Associated Training. Catering to public sector organisations, this initiative could involve collaborative partners to support growth. Classified under education and training services with a procurement category of services, the framework covers 11 regions and 646 standards across 15 routes. These routes are structured according to guidance from the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education. The Contract Period is set from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2027, with the tender stage currently active, and the tender period ending on 31st July 2027. The minimum value of the contract is £3 billion, with a total estimated value of up to £10 billion.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the education sector, particularly those specialising in training and apprenticeships. With the framework opportunity open to SME and VCSE providers, there is flexibility to accommodate a diverse range of organisations capable of delivering training standards across various regions in the UK. Given the expanding scope of the routes and continuous updates, businesses able to adapt and upscale swiftly can leverage this framework for long-term growth. The procurement process permits quarterly openings for new providers, enabling firms to align their bids with evolving market needs and standards, thus ensuring inclusivity and expansion potential within the public sector apprenticeship landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

YPO - 001086 Apprenticeships

Notice Description

YPO are looking for providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the provision of Apprenticeship Standards and Associated Training. The Framework is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO's internal requirements. YPO may seek to introduce collaborative partners to this Framework throughout its duration to support growth. The routes are as prescribed by the 'Skills England/Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)'. These were defined using labour market information regarding the size and nature of occupations grouped to reflect shared requirements for occupationally related skills and knowledge. The routes are listed on the left hand side of the 'Skills England' website: https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/ YPO will list all routes, along with standards which are approved for delivery, and providers will have the ability to select which standards region they are able to deliver in when bidding for the framework. The routes will be as listed by the Skills England/Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) guidance. The framework will replicate the structure that is provided by Skills England/Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). If the structure is amended by them then the framework structure will be amended to run in-line on the next quarter update. Please be advised that Skills England/Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the ability to change the title of routes and move standards into alternative routes based on feedback from contracting authorities, YPO reserve the right to follow the same process based on Skills England/Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) direction. Any new routes will be added onto the framework on a quarterly basis with the subsequent standards aligned under them. On a quarterly basis YPO will add on new developed standards as they appear on the above website, the number of standards will continue to grow and will be updated in the documents. Providers will be able to bid for all live standards that have been listed from the beginning of the framework and all new standards that are added by Skills England/Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) throughout the duration of the framework. The standards are each listed on the Skills England/Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) website and can be found at: https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/ At the point of the framework being published there will be: - 11 regions - 15 routes - 646 standards YPO is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). This is a Framework Agreement being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) procedure therefore subject to the limited regulation and will be conducted in accordance with regulations 74 to 76 PCR2015. Additional information: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2027. New providers to the framework process; YPO will re-open the procurement process for new providers to bid to be a part of the framework on a quarterly basis. However, YPO reserve the right to re-open more or less frequently if YPO feel that these timescales do not run in line with market changes or customer demands. YPO will give a months notice to amend these time periods. The apprenticeship market is changing and developing across all of the public sector and YPO want to ensure that we can meet the needs of both providers and customers. New providers will be able to bid for previously listed standards on the framework and new standards that were added. There is no limit to the number of providers that will be allocated onto each standard. Please refer to the Apprenticeship Framework - Appendix E - 4 year timetable (Reference 1086) within the YPO Tendering Portal at https://ypo2.my.site.com/s/Welcome where each round is highlighted accordingly.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef8362b-a483-43a0-a138-0a2004b2994c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£10,000,000,000 Over £10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20272 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 2 Aug 2027 30 days
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
YPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 0XE
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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