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GB-London: Increasing Apprenticeship Starts in Local Government

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

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19 Apr 2018 at 09:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Local Government Association (LGA) is awarding a contract titled "GB-London: Increasing Apprenticeship Starts in Local Government," aimed at enhancing apprenticeship opportunities within the public sector. This initiative falls under the education and training services industry category, with a value of £97,125. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, indicating wide accessibility for bidders. The contract period is set to commence on 1 May 2018 and will conclude on 31 March 2019, while the tender was awarded on 18 April 2018, with the award notice published the following day.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly for those classified as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the LGA seeks strategic partners to help optimise apprenticeship levy spends across 151 large councils in England. Companies experienced in delivering training programmes or workforce development solutions will be well-suited to submit proposals. By engaging with this procurement process, businesses can expand their service offerings and contribute to the government's commitment to create 3 million apprenticeship starts by 2020.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Increasing Apprenticeship Starts in Local Government

Notice Description

The government has made a commitment to create 3 million apprenticeship starts by 2020. The LGA is seeking a strategic partner to work with them to support the 151 large councils in England so they will maximise their apprenticeship levy spend and achieve their public-sector apprenticeship targets. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b397354b-b00b-4ac2-8d83-177f350a47e7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£97,125 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,125 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HZ
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPARK AND ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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