Tender

Provision of Apprenticeship Training Services to the University of Birmingham (Dynamic Purchasing System)

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Tender

21 Aug 2023 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is seeking suppliers to provide apprenticeship training services as part of a Dynamic Purchasing System. The procurement process follows the restricted procedure under the Public Procurement Regulations 2015 and will create opportunities for businesses to join the DPS over its 5-year duration. The deadline for tender submissions is set for September 20, 2023, with the contract period starting on October 1, 2023. The University aims to optimise its apprenticeship levy, valued at over £1 million per annum, to support genuine apprenticeships and employee career development.

This tender offers opportunities for training providers in the education and training services sector to engage with the University of Birmingham. Businesses that specialise in apprenticeship training and are capable of delivering services in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, are well-suited to compete. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate in this selective procurement process, where suppliers have the flexibility to compete for specific services under the DPS. The University reserves the right to halt the process at any stage if deemed necessary, ensuring fair competition throughout the procurement.

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Notice Title

Provision of Apprenticeship Training Services to the University of Birmingham (Dynamic Purchasing System)

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham is planning to recruit a number of apprentices over the next 5 years in support of the University strategy to develop local talent and support entry points into the University talent pipeline. In addition, the University will utilise apprenticeship training for existing staff where a role clearly meets the definition of an apprentice. The University of Birmingham will look to sustainably optimise use of its apprenticeship levy (In excess of ?1million per annum) to support genuine apprenticeships and career development for University employees. The University of Birmingham is looking to engage training providers to deliver apprenticeship training in key areas. The successful suppliers will deliver apprenticeship training where training cannot be provided in house. The tender process will follow the restricted procedure under the Public Procurement Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). It is following the light-touch regime permitted under Regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The University intends to implement a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to deliver these requirements. This requires the release of procurement documents at the same time as publication of the OJEU notice which comprise the following: o Dynamic Purchasing System Instructions o Supplier's Questionnaire (SQ) - must be completed and returned o UoB Terms and Conditions Establishing a DPS with multiple suppliers will help to create an environment which encourages fair competition, allowing suppliers to join at any time and choose whether to compete for all or any of the services under the DPS. The DPS will remain open to allow new suppliers, previously rejected suppliers, to apply for admittance to the DPS at any point throughout its five (5) years' duration. The University reserves the right at its absolute and sole discretion not to proceed with a Contract Award and end the process at any stage if it wishes to do so. Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofBirmingham/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ac2da7f-5fed-4033-9d7d-1ce835e5feb4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92d00668-97a7-4368-bc6e-5323f0052136
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, 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2028 Over 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
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Paul Markham
Contact Email
p.markham@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0121 415 8807

Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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