Planning

Opportunity for Providers to Support Delivery of Apprenticeships to the Civil Service

CIVIL SERVICE LEARNING

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Planning

09 Jul 2018 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Civil Service Learning is seeking providers to deliver Apprenticeship Standards to the UK's Civil Service under the title "Opportunity for Providers to Support Delivery of Apprenticeships to the Civil Service." This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with key dates indicating an engagement end date of 19 July 2018. Interested parties must register their interest by noon on this date to be considered for the Request for Proposal (RfP), which is intended to be issued by 23 July 2018. The project falls within the educational services industry, specifically focusing on IT services and administrative educational services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those offering learning and development services or apprenticeship training. Registered apprenticeship providers looking to diversify their offerings and gain exposure in government contracts would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The opportunity is aimed at both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) experienced in providing adult education and training services. This could enhance their business growth and collaboration with established providers like KPMG, who are looking to expand their supply chain.

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Notice Title

Opportunity for Providers to Support Delivery of Apprenticeships to the Civil Service

Notice Description

This is a Prior Information Notice to alert interested suppliers to an opportunity to deliver Apprenticeship Standards to the UK's Civil Service. KPMG was awarded a contract (RM3769) by the Cabinet Office in December 2015 which appointed the firm as provider of "Learning and Development" for the "Core Curriculum". As a part of the scope of this role, KPMG is responsible for providing Apprenticeships. We would now like to extend the breadth, capacity and diversity of the supply base by sourcing additional sub-contractors to work with KPMG. KPMG is seeking registered Apprenticeship providers to supply end-to-end funded Apprenticeships nationally, in line with the ESFA funding requirements and all applicable regulation relating to the delivery of Apprenticeships. Providers are required specifically for the following Standards* 1. Business Administration Level 4 (Fast Track) 2. Team Leader Level 3 (Non-Fast Track) 3. Operation Departmental Manager Level 5 (Non-Fast Track) 4. Associate Project Manager Level 4 (Fast Track) 5. Digital: o Software Tester Level 4 (Fast Track) o Data Analyst Level 4 (Fast Track) o Cyber security technologist (Non-Fast Track) o Network Engineer Level 4 (Fast Track) o Software Developer Level 4 (Fast Track) o IS Business Analyst Level 4 (Fast Track) Details for each of the standards can be found here: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/ Potential Suppliers must register their interest in receiving the Request for Proposal (RfP) by 12:00pm Thursday 19 July via email to the following address: ukfmkpmgcrenq@KPMG.co.uk. Failure to do so will result in exclusion from the competition. The subject line should be titled: EOI Supply of learning and development services - Post-levy Apprenticeships and the email should detail which of the apprenticeship standards in the above list the potential Supplier is interested in providing. Failure to do this may result in an organisation not receiving the respective documentation. Please note RfPs will be issued to the email address you provide to express interest. The intention is to issue the RfPs by close of business Monday 23 July. Please note that the sourcing and selection process is not subject to public procurement rules.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a22d871d-93da-4b74-84b1-191e7cff8af8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b389054b-38fb-44c2-8076-a81ab63acfcb
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75121000 - Administrative educational services

79998000 - Coaching services

80300000 - Higher education services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

80500000 - Training services

92312212 - Services related to the preparation of training manuals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jul 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CIVIL SERVICE LEARNING
Contact Name
Amelia Napier
Contact Email
ukfmkpmgcrenq@kpmg.co.uk
Contact Phone
07775013439

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0TL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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