Tender

Provision of NETSCC Apprenticeship Programme (Business Administrator, Level 3 Apprenticeship) x2

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Tender

05 Jul 2019 at 10:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is seeking tenders for the provision of the NETSCC Apprenticeship Programme, specifically for two Business Administrator, Level 3 Apprenticeships. The procurement is categorised under education and training services and is situated in Southampton, South East England. The tender is at the open procedure stage and is set to close on 19 July 2019. This opportunity has a contract value of £10,000, with the contract expected to commence on 1 September 2019 and conclude by 28 February 2021. Interested suppliers must register with In-Tend to access necessary documentation and submit their responses online.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in apprenticeship training, particularly those with experience in the public sector. Companies that can offer guidance on drawing down Apprentice Levy funds and have a proven track record in apprentice training will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is aimed at fostering local training initiatives and supporting workforce development in the area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of NETSCC Apprenticeship Programme (Business Administrator, Level 3 Apprenticeship) x2

Notice Description

The requirement is to provide advice and guidance to the University of Southampton regarding the planning and drawing down of their Apprentice Levy, and provide training for two apprentices in Business Administrator, level 3 apprenticeship (https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator/). Registration with the Register of Apprentice Providers is a prerequisite, along with a track record of experience of delivering apprentice training in the public sector or equivalent. Both parties will commit to complying with the ESFA regulations regarding the delivery of an Apprenticeship programme. Added value regarding assistance in drawing down and maximising funding is desirable along with resources/assistance in recruiting/shortlisting apprentices where appropriate. Additional information: The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool, In-Tend (https://intendhost.co.uk/ universityofsouthampton) to manage this procurement and to communicate with Tenderers (as appropriate). All documentation in relation to this tender can be downloaded from In-Tend. Tenderers are advised that there will be no hard copy documents issued and all communications with the University, including the submission of Invitation to Tender responses will be conducted via In-Tend. Regular monitoring of the portal is the responsibility of the Tenderer. If you are not already registered as a supplier with the University of Southampton, you will need to register in In-Tend in order to access the procurement documentation. Once you have logged in as a supplier: click on 'Tenders'; locate the relevant project; and click 'View Details'. Once you are in the project screen, you will be able to register your organisation against the project and access all documentation by clicking 'Express Interest'. Tenderers are advised that formal expressions of interest in the project must be by way of completion and return of the relevant documents via In-Tend. Further instructions for the submission of responses are below: To submit your return: 1. Log in 2. Click 'Tenders' 3. Locate the relevant project 4. View details 5. Click on the tab relating to the relevant project stage (e.g. 'Invitation to Tender') 6. Click on the 'Attach Documents' button and upload your return. 7. Check ALL your response documents are uploaded and displayed in the 'My Tender Return' panel. The system will only permit your organisation to make one return. 8. Click the red 'Submit Return' button. Please note, to preserve the integrity of the procurement, all communications with the University must be made via the correspondence function within In-Tend. Publication of Award Details: In accordance with Regulation 50, paragraph (2) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and subject to Article 5 and Annex 5, Part D (13) of Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (if applicable), the University intends to publish the value of any resulting contract at the award stage, and reserves the right to do so. By submitting a response, Tenderers are consenting to publication of this information unless otherwise agreed in advance with the University. Costs and Expenses: Tenderers are solely responsible for their costs and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation and submission of responses and participation in this and all future stages of this procurement. Under no circumstances will the University be liable for any costs or expenses borne by Tenderers or any of their supply chain, partners or advisers in this procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3dc5247-8f1c-4156-b889-894884a18b99
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 28 Feb 2021 1-2 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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
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)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Further Information

Notice Documents

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