Tender

Apprenticeship DPS(Dynamic Purchasing System)

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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11 Jan 2019 at 11:43

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11 Jan 2019 at 11:23

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11 Jan 2019 at 11:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes Council is inviting applications for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Apprenticeship Services, set to operate for five years from 1st February 2019 until 31st January 2024. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the initial round open for at least 30 days, and subsequent rounds lasting three months each. The total value of the contracts is approximately £15 million. Interested parties should submit their applications by 29th January 2024, with the contract commencing on 30th January 2024. This procurement follows a selective method under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) for services in the staff training sector.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for training providers, particularly those with expertise in delivering apprenticeship services to public body organisations in England. Given the funding structure reliant on the Apprenticeship Levy and co-investment models, businesses that can offer flexible and innovative training solutions will likely find the DPS advantageous. Furthermore, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, making this an inclusive tender for a diverse range of service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apprenticeship DPS(Dynamic Purchasing System)

Notice Description

Milton Keynes Council wishes to invite applications for admission to Dynamic Purchasing System(DPS) in respect of the supply of Apprenticeship Services. Please ignore contract start date mentioned above. The DPS is will be live for 5 years from 01 February 2019 to 31 January 2024. The initial "Round" for this DPS will be open for at least 30 calendar days. Following on from this, each "Round" will then be open for 3 months (close every quarter). This means that Applications can be submitted throughout the duration of the DPS, but the Authority will only process the applications on a quarterly basis. Funding for apprenticeships in England is accessed by Employers from central Government Funds since 6 April 2017. This is a drawdown of funds paid by Employers in the form of an 'Apprenticeship Levy', and other funding available in the form of 'Co-Investment'. For Co-Investment funds Employers also contribute to the costs directly from their own funds. Training Providers may apply to deliver either or both types of funded provision through the Approved Provider List. The DPS will be an approved provider list which will be based on the RoATP. The DPS will consist of sufficiently experienced and qualified Training Providers who can deliver education services to apprentices employed by public body organisations in England. DPS is being established pursuant to Regulation 74 of the Public Contracts Regulations. The procurement is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime ('LTR'). To register your interest and download the project documents please visit the LGSS Procurement e-tendering portal (ProContract) at http://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/824eda8a-15fb-4d21-a2f7-555834d72de7
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jan 2024 - 31 Jan 2024 30 days
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
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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