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Apprenticeship Training Provision DPS

TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Telford and Wrekin Council is initiating a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for the provision of apprenticeship training and assessment services, classified under the industry category of vocational training services (CPV code: 80530000). This selective procurement process, detailed in the tender ID IT-597-53-TWC000053, will operate through a restricted procedure (above threshold) from 18 May 2022 until 17 May 2025. Interested providers can apply to join the DPS at any time during its lifetime. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with applications being reviewed continuously. The delivery addresses include multiple locations such as the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with the central address being in Telford, Shropshire (TF3 4JA). Key contact for this process is Fiona Leatham from Telford and Wrekin Council, and the main procurement category is services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in vocational training, particularly those capable of providing apprenticeship training and assessment services. The DPS model ensures ongoing opportunities to secure contracts through the mini competition process in the second stage, benefiting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand in the education and training sector. The two-stage procurement process allows ample time for providers meeting the selection criteria to get approved and continually bid for work. With a varied geographic scope and a structured method of award, businesses with strong capabilities in apprenticeship training should find this tender particularly attractive for consistent and scalable business growth.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeship Training Provision DPS

Notice Description

Telford and Wrekin Council is establishing a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for apprenticeship training and assessment. The DPS opens on 18 May 2022 and will run until 17 May 2025 (unless this date is revised). Applications can be received to join the DPS at any time during its lifetime. The DPS is a 2-stage process: Stage 1 - All providers who meet the selection criteria within the online Questionnaire and are not excluded will be admitted to the DPS. Stage 2 - Contracts are awarded during the second stage. A Mini Competition will be held inviting each Approved Provider on the DPS list relating to the particular Lot to bid for work. Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/telford/aspx/Home and then search for current tenders Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fefe2076-5320-48bf-9461-96caf109b807
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

80530000 - Vocational 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
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 19 May 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Fiona Leatham
Contact Email
fiona.leatham@telford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1952382154

Buyer Location

Locality
SHROPSHIRE
Postcode
TF3 4JA
Post Town
Telford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Westminster Constituency
Telford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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