Tender

Apprenticeships Training Dynamic Marketplace

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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04 Dec 2025 at 07:33

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09 Oct 2025 at 13:50

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21 Feb 2025 at 16:09

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15 Nov 2024 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service, located in Liverpool, England, is currently overseeing the procurement process for the Apprenticeships Training Dynamic Marketplace. This initiative is within the education and training services industry, covering a wide geographical area including the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. The procurement is being conducted under a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) with a significant budget of £800 million. This DPS is set under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) involving selective procurement through a restricted procedure, and it spans a total duration of 9 years and 7 months ending on 27 October 2028. Bidders can participate throughout the 115-month timeline, potentially influencing future contract periods commencing 28 October 2028. The current procurement stage reflects a tender amendment issued on 4 December 2025.

With the vast scope of the Apprenticeships Training Dynamic Marketplace, businesses specialising in education and training services have ample opportunity to grow. Particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, this tender enables them to align with existing Apprenticeship Standards and End Point Assessments (EPAs). Businesses registered with the Education and Skills Funding Agency are encouraged to join the Apprenticeship Training Providers Register, enhancing their visibility in providing skilled training solutions. With the selective involvement of various suppliers under the DPS framework, companies can expand service innovation and establish collaborative partnerships within the central government and wider public sector. Participation in this marketplace promises substantial engagement across apprenticeship training domains, allowing vendors to play pivotal roles in shaping educational frameworks in England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apprenticeships Training Dynamic Marketplace

Notice Description

CCS set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for a period of 48 months with the extension option of 24 months. A further extension period of 43 months has been implemented. The total duration of this DPS is 9 years and 7 months and the end date is 27 October 2028. Bidders can request to participate for this DPS for its 115 month duration including any extension periods. This DPS is being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR), and is subject to limited regulations, in accordance with Regulations 74-76 PCR2015. This DPS provides central government and wider public sector with the opportunity to procure services within the scope of the existing and new Apprenticeship Standards for England (SASE) live Frameworks, Apprenticeships Standards, End Point Assessments (EPAs); and related services via a number of Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) registered suppliers on the Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP) Register and or the Register of EPA Organisations (RoEPAO). CCS reserve the right to reduce, extend or terminate the DPS period at any time during its life time; as set out in the terms of the DMP Agreement. Additional information: CCS set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for a period of 48 months with the extension option of 24 months. A further extension period of 43 months has been implemented. The total duration of this DPS is 9 years and 7 months and the end date is 27 October 2028. Please be aware the dates input in the 'Contract Start Date' and 'Contract End Date' have been revised to enable the opportunity to remain open on Contracts Finder. The 'Closing Date' input is correct and is a true reflection of the contract end date for RM6102 - Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace. Please note that the original notice(s) for the RM6102 Apprenticeship Training DPS were published on Tenders Electronic Daily (TED) and Contracts Finder. As access to TED is no longer held this notice has been published on Find a Tender Service (FTS) for transparency. All relevant links can be found within the Contracts Finder notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b628a0d8-79b1-407e-886c-42b8e02df453
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
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
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 20283 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Oct 2028 - 29 Oct 2028 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3454102222

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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