Tender

Re-Opening of the Multi-Provider Light Touch Regime Framework Agreement for the Provision of Training for the Early Years

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Feb 2017 at 13:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council is inviting tenders for a contract titled "Re-Opening of the Multi-Provider Light Touch Regime Framework Agreement for the Provision of Training for the Early Years." This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is situated in Norfolk, United Kingdom. Currently in the Tender stage, the deadline for submitting bids is 24 March 2017, with the contract commencing on 12 April 2017 and concluding on 10 October 2018. The procurement is being conducted via an open procedure, allowing multiple suppliers to form part of the framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vocational and training services, particularly those focused on early years and childcare training. Companies that can demonstrate the ability to deliver high-quality training programmes will be well-suited to compete for inclusion in this framework. The flexible nature of the Light Touch Regime Framework also allows for new providers to join periodically, encouraging a dynamic and competitive environment for suppliers in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Re-Opening of the Multi-Provider Light Touch Regime Framework Agreement for the Provision of Training for the Early Years

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council ("the Council") wishes enter into a contract for the provision of a multi provider Light Touch Regime Framework for the provision of training for the early years and childcare workforce in Norfolk as detailed in this Invitation to Tender and in this Contract Notice. The Light Touch Regime Framework is being let under Regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (Light Touch Regime), under which the Council has flexibility as to the process or procedure to be used when purchasing certain services, of which training is one. In this instance, the Council is establishing a framework agreement with multiple suppliers that will set out the terms and conditions for making specific purchases (call -offs). The Light Touch Regime Framework Agreement differs from those let under the non-Light Touch Regime in that the Council, exercising its flexibility, may periodically open the framework for new applicants. It is the Council's intention that new providers will be able to join at certain intervals. It is the Council's intention that the Light Touch Regime Framework will be open for further applications at least one per year for the life of the framework. The Council reserves the right, however, not to open the framework for new applications if it deems this appropriate. If the Council decides to open the Light Touch Regime Framework to new applicants, it will do so on the same terms and conditions and on the same criteria as stated in this Invitation to Tender, unless the Council deems that amendments are required as a result of changes in the market or changes within the Council. There is no limit to the number of providers that can be awarded a framework agreement. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd6cd8c3-3999-41f8-ba76-9e112f7ad283
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

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
1 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Apr 2017 - 10 Oct 2018 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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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