Tender

Framework for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Providers

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Feb 2022 at 12:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Hampshire County Council is seeking applications for the tender titled "Framework for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Providers." This procurement process falls under the education and training services category and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. It is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 14:00 on 23rd March 2022. The framework is planned to start on 1st September 2022 and will span three years, with an optional one-year extension. This open procedure is valued at £30 million, aiming to engage organisations experienced in apprenticeship training.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their services by providing apprenticeship training. Businesses specialising in educational services, skills training, or workforce development would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With the framework divided into 17 lots based on Apprenticeship Technical Pathways, companies that demonstrate relevant experience and capabilities are encouraged to participate and thus foster their growth within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Providers

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council invites applications from suitably experienced organisations who wish to be considered for selection to tender for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Providers. The Framework will commence on 1st September 2022 and will be for a period of three years with the option to extend for a further one year. Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire, and complete and submit the tender return document together with any supporting information requested by 14.00 hrs on Wednesday 23rd March 2022. How to obtain the Tender Documents The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs - 'Tender', 'ITT - documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab (ITT - documents) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details' continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view / download the documents. Please download all the documents and read very carefully. Opting In and Opting Out Please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the 'My tender Return' to start populating your response. The framework is lotted by Apprenticeship Technical Pathways into 17 lots. PLEASE NOTE you are required to 'Opt In' to view & complete the relevant Questionnaire per lot for this project. Important information Please ensure that you regularly save your questionnaire as you complete it. Please note, if you have been inactive on the portal (meaning you haven't clicked any button) for more than 10 minutes, the session may freeze or time out and you may lose the information you have input. We would recommend that for any questions, where a comprehensive written answer is required, please create these outside of the system (e.g. MS Word) and cut and paste into the appropriate question answer. The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring you no longer want to receive any further communication in relation to this tender along with the opportunity of providing comments and feedback for this decision. You can choose to 'Opt In' at any time during the tender process if you initially decided to 'Opt Out'. Further Guidance In addition, guidance on how to participate in a tender - download and upload documents / returns and if required, register your company (free of charge), can be found on the In-tend site under the 'Help' or 'Information for Suppliers' buttons. Receiving Notification Emails To ensure you receive email alerts and notifications from our system, please add the email domain '@in-tendorganiser.co.uk' to your Safe S... Additional information: Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire. Guidance on how to participate in a tender - download and upload documents / returns and if required, register your company (free of charge), can be found on the In-tend site under the 'Help' or 'Information for Suppliers' buttons. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e440c22a-034d-48d4-9114-9e508d80c54a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 3-4 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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Strategic Procurement (Main)
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0370 779 1100

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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