Planning

Provision of Apprenticeship Training Services

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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Planning

21 Feb 2017 at 16:42

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Shared Business Services is initiating a procurement process for the provision of Apprenticeship Training Services under a framework agreement akin to a Dynamic Purchasing System. This opportunity falls within the education and training services sector and is aimed at public sector bodies that contribute to the Apprenticeship Levy across England. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a budget of £100 million for the 2017/2018 period, and the contract is set to commence on 1 May 2017, running for an initial duration of four years. Interested providers are invited to a webinar on 28 February 2017 to learn about qualification requirements and the application process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in apprenticeship training and education services, particularly those eligible for the Skills Funding Agency Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as this procurement aims to increase accessibility and competition in the market. By successfully qualifying and engaging with NHS SBS, providers can expand their offerings and foster growth within the public sector landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Apprenticeship Training Services

Notice Description

NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) is setting up a framework agreement akin to a Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Apprenticeships to the NHS and other public sector bodies who pay the Apprenticeship Levy across England. The agreement will last for an initial period of 4 years and is open to providers who have qualified to join the Skills Funding Agency Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP) only. NHS SBS will evaluate applications at set dates aligned to the RoATP. NHS SBS is holding a webinar at 14.00 on 28 February 2017 to brief Apprenticeship Providers about the opportunity and provide instructions on the qualification requirements. Please contact Greg Reide at greg_reide@nhs.net if you wish to register your organisation for the webinar. Additional information: The Services to which this Procurement relates fall within Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations"). As such, the procurement of the Services is being run as a bespoke, single-stage qualification process akin to a Dynamic Purchasing System. NHS SBS does not intend to hold itself bound by any of the Regulations, save those applicable to Schedule 3 services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5dd65032-c041-488c-8786-937f05f4dec6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f21f1416-2f79-45a4-86ce-e1b265ac038a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Mar 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2021 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M50 2YR
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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