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LPS CORP - Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers - RFQ 15173396

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jan 2018 at 16:13

Tender

10 Jul 2017 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Lancashire County Council inviting tenders for the "Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers" under the title "LPS CORP - RFQ 15173396". This project falls under the education and training services category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 10th July 2017, with the tender period ending on 28th July 2017. The anticipated contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2017 and last until 31st August 2019, with possible extension options available. The procurement is being conducted via a selective method, specifically through a restricted procedure.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses to expand within the training and education sector, particularly for those organisations that are already recognised as main providers on the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) Register of Training Providers. Companies specialising in apprenticeship training and assessment, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to compete for contracts as bidders can submit proposals for up to five out of the 19 main lots available. Success in this tender could enhance a business's reputation and stature in the local training market.

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Notice Title

LPS CORP - Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers - RFQ 15173396

Notice Description

LCC is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage is restricted to those organisations that have been awarded a place on the ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency) Register of Training Providers as a MAIN PROVIDER, who successfully completed both the Due Diligence AND Capacity and Capability Questions against the Market Entry Pre-Qualification Process published in September 2016. The framework for Training and Assessment Providers will be split into 19 main lots. Each lot has a number of training specialisms within it and will relate to the subject matter of the main lot. Bidders are invited to bid for one or more main lots as detailed within the tender documents, up to a MAXIMUM of 5 main lots. It is envisaged that the Framework will commence on or around the 01st of September 2017.It is envisaged that the Framework will be let for a period of 24 months, with an option to extend the contract beyond the initial term to a maximum of a further 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7efa8f34-ef8c-4228-bde6-291e47835f5d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a096ee7-a821-4fd2-8a5b-11b22a8fb217
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2021 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

3AAA

BLACKBURN COLLEGE

BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE

NC TRAINING

NELSON AND COLNE COLLEGE

NORTH LANCS TRAINING GROUP

PRESTONS COLLEGE

TRAINING 2000

Further Information

Notice Documents

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