Tender

Tender for Apprenticeship Training Provider

VELOCITY 400 LIMITED

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Tender

19 Oct 2018 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal College of Art, located in London, is currently seeking a sole provider for apprenticeship training services as part of a tender titled "Tender for Apprenticeship Training Provider". The procurement process is at the tender stage, with bids to be submitted by 19th November 2018, 23:59 UTC. This open procedure, with a total contract value of £125,000, aims to up-skill current employees through formal training initiatives that could lead to recognised qualifications for staff. Interested suppliers must register on the college's e-tendering portal to access the full documentation.

This tender presents an advantageous opportunity for businesses that specialise in training services, particularly those with experience in apprenticeship programmes, leadership, and management development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may be well-suited to provide tailored training solutions for the College's evolving apprenticeship agenda. Engaging in this procurement could enhance business growth by establishing a key partnership with a renowned educational institution.

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Notice Title

Tender for Apprenticeship Training Provider

Notice Description

Velocity 400 Limited T/A Ensemble Purchasing is carrying out this tender exercise on behalf of its Client The Royal College of Art who are the "Contracting Authority" The Royal College of Art are looking to appoint a sole provider to support the College with an evolving apprenticeship agenda. Currently the College is exploring three potential initiatives including apprentice employment and also apprentice training provision, including leadership and management development provision. The RCA is looking to up-skill its current employees with further formal training which will lead to staff obtaining a recognised qualification. Suppliers wishing to access this opportunity and the full documents will need to register on the college's e-tendering portal by following the link below. Bids will need to be submitted via the portal. All correspondence in relation to this tender will be carried out via the e-tendering portal. https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c65417a1-e783-44d0-990a-650e9e9684e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f1b40e2-3480-4666-9fe2-aa047afe6dca
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2019 - 4 Jan 2021 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
VELOCITY 400 LIMITED
Contact Name
Michael Angel
Contact Email
m.angel@ensemblepurchasing.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 2EU
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
Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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