Award

Framework for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Providers

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Oct 2022 at 08:35

Tender

09 Feb 2022 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of apprenticeship training providers, with a total value of £30,000,000. The contract period is from September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2026. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on March 23, 2022. The contract was awarded on July 6, 2022. The framework is divided into 17 lots covering levels 2 to 5 and levels 6 and above. The contract was lotted by Institute for Apprenticeship and Technical Education Apprenticeship route pathways, excluding certain technical pathways.

This opportunity by Hampshire County Council aims to create business growth opportunities for organisations providing apprenticeship training. Businesses that are currently listed on the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP) and have a proven track record in apprenticeship delivery would be well-suited to compete for this framework. The procurement process is open to SMEs and VCSEs, with an emphasis on meeting specific quality and financial standards set by OFSTED and ESFA. Hampshire County Council encourages consortia formations for tendering but restricts prime contractors from participating separately in the same framework.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Providers

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council invited applications from suitably experienced organisations to bid for a place on a Framework for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Providers. The Framework was advertised with a period of 4 years, with the initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year. Tenderers were required to meet the following minimum standards: - be currently listed on the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP) to deliver apprenticeship training; and - have a proven track record in Apprenticeship delivery; and - be assessed by OFSTED as a minimum of a grade 2 (Good) for Apprenticeships or have been graded as making 'reasonable progress' or 'significant progress' following a OFSTED Monitoring visit. For Level 6+ only, a Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education rating of 'Meets UK Expectations' or higher (Universities only) will be suitable if you have not been subject to an OFSTED visit. Note: Providers who are rated by OFSTED as grade 3 or 4 or rated as making insufficient progress following a monitoring visit will automatically be disqualified from the procurement process; and - must not have Quality Review Visits ongoing because of a Poor Annual Provider Review (Higher Educational establishments only); and - must not have ESFA financial sanctions in place or Financial Reviews ongoing; and - all apprenticeship learning and end point assessment must be funded within cap through the Levy under the Government's Apprenticeship Scheme. The Framework was lotted by Institute for Apprenticeship and Technical Education Apprenticeship route pathways and divided into 17 Lots in total to cover provision at Levels 2 to 5 and Levels 6 and above. The Framework excluded the following technical pathways: - Creative and Design; and - Engineering and Manufacturing; and - Hair and Beauty; and - Protective Services; and - Sales, Marketing and Procurement; and - Transport and Logistics. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Home Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address. Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Home

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3eedd2d-2713-46f8-b779-03bc3acd24d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0349c644-b47f-465a-aef0-13eb21f8e32b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Craig Anderson-Jones
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0370 779 7920

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
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)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MULTIPLE SUPPLIER

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