Tender

Apprenticeship Delivery Pseudo-Framework

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

02 May 2018 at 08:25

Tender

01 May 2018 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is currently conducting a procurement process for the "Apprenticeship Delivery Pseudo-Framework," which falls under the education and training services category. This open tender has a contract value of £1,400,000 and is aimed at enhancing apprenticeship delivery as part of a government initiative that began in May 2017. The tender period ends on 1st June 2018, while the contract is expected to commence on 3rd September 2018 and run until 2nd September 2022. The service will be delivered to the Yorkshire and Humber region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in providing apprenticeship training services. Companies experienced in educational services and training delivery, especially those that can adapt to new funding mechanisms associated with the apprenticeship levy, would be particularly well-suited to submit competitive bids and contribute to the growth of apprenticeship offerings in the region.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeship Delivery Pseudo-Framework

Notice Description

In May 2017 the government changed the way it funds apprenticeships in England. Some employers are required to contribute to the apprenticeship levy, and there have been changes to the funding for apprenticeship training for all employers. The levy applies to all large employers with a salary bill of over PS3 million, the funding rules for levy-paying employers came in to force on 1st May 2017. The levy aims to increase the number of apprenticeships and sets clear targets for Local Authorities. It provides a more employer led, flexible approach to apprenticeships in a range of industries and at different levels.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-822e18c3-cd87-484d-95a1-bb8a303f0eb3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96f93d1c-9f87-444e-99f6-f688ad7d9405
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
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
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Sep 2018 - 2 Sep 2022 4-5 years
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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gerard Higgins
Contact Email
gerard.higgins@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 4PL
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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