Tender

GB-London: 002368 Apprenticeship Training Services

BRITISH LIBRARY

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Tender

26 Nov 2024 at 07:05

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library has initiated a public procurement process for "GB-London: 002368 Apprenticeship Training Services," aimed at providing apprenticeship training for externally recruited apprentices and internal development apprenticeships. This tender, under the industry category of Education and Training Services (CPV code 80000000), covers multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the tender period ending on 3rd January 2025. The contract term is from 10th February 2025 to 10th February 2027, and the estimated contract value ranges from £500,000 to £1,000,000. This open procedure is particularly suitable for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Key contact for the process is Nikki Drydale, reachable at nikki.drydale@bl.uk.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, especially those specialising in apprenticeship programmes. SMEs and VCSEs, in particular, stand to benefit from participating in this open procurement process due to its suitability criteria. Winning this contract could help companies expand their service reach to various regions within and outside the UK, enhancing their portfolio and increasing growth potential. Businesses with experience in vocational training and robust infrastructure to manage apprenticeship programmes will find this contract advantageous for fostering long-term development and establishing a significant presence in the public training services market.

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Notice Title

GB-London: 002368 Apprenticeship Training Services

Notice Description

The British Library is seeking suppliers for Apprenticeship training services to deliver the training requirements for externally recruited apprentices and internal development apprenticeships. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b958898c-3b0b-4f6b-8ab2-e72c867c223c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8b1d23e-09ad-4d7e-9231-19d83f17b9d4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 10 Feb 2027 2-3 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
BRITISH LIBRARY
Contact Name
Nikki Drydale
Contact Email
nikki.drydale@bl.uk
Contact Phone
01937546137

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DB
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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