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Greater Manchester Public Sector Apprenticeships Provision DPS

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Nov 2018 at 10:48

AwardUpdate

22 May 2018 at 11:29

Tender

20 Oct 2017 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

Trafford Council is issuing a tender titled "Greater Manchester Public Sector Apprenticeships Provision DPS," aimed at establishing a multi-provider framework using a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to provide apprenticeship services across Greater Manchester's public sector organisations. The procurement, classified under education and training services, is currently in the tender stage, with applications being accepted until 19 December 2018. The DPS framework consists of 15 lots and has a total estimated value of £80 million, spanning a contract period of up to four years starting from 2 January 2018. Interested organizations must submit their responses by the deadline to participate in this selective procurement process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in apprenticeship training and education services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can deliver apprenticeship programmes in line with the new Post 16 Technical Routes will find this tender relevant to their growth strategies. By securing a place on the DPS, these providers can engage with multiple public sector entities and gain access to potential contracts throughout its duration, thus encouraging sustainable development and increased workloads for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Greater Manchester Public Sector Apprenticeships Provision DPS

Notice Description

Trafford Council on behalf of the listed Greater Manchester's (GM) public sector organisations & Associate members of Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA), are procuring a Multi Provider Framework via a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of providers to deliver apprenticeships. The DPS framework is 15 Lots reflecting the new Post 16 Technical Routes. Term is 2+1+1 years from 22nd January 2018. It is a single DPS for Greater Manchester public sector organisations & Association members of AGMA, these shall have access to & may utilise whole, or part throughout its term. Separate Call-Off Contracts shall be entered into under the DPS, & may commence at any time after award on to DPS. Greater Manchester public sector organisations and Associate members of AGMA do not guarantee to call off any specific work during the term of the DPS & a place on to the DPS is not a guarantee of any awarded contracts. Providers not on the GM Public Sector Apprenticeship Training DPS cannot bid for any GM Apprenticeship Training Provision. The Greater Manchester Public Sector Apprenticeship Provision - Dynamic Purchasing System is re-opening for applications for all 15 Lots until Monday 19th December 2018. Please note the next opening of the Dynamic Purchasing System will be in approximately 6 months and will only re-open for lots where provision is limited or not currently available through the DPS. Please note * If your organisation has submitted a response previously. It is expected that the whole tender response to be resubmitted. * The tender document has been amended to reflect current data, and GMCA have requested the most recently published achievement rates and satisfaction data. The evaluation methodology will be unchanged.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf1af302-b34a-4fe4-8504-bfc76b5cdc36
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e749771-fc41-4289-ac66-ed96371ed992
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2018 - 8 Jan 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Christine Atherton
Contact Email
chris.atherton@trafford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1619124664

Buyer Location

Locality
STRETFORD
Postcode
M32 0TH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
15
Supplier Names

ALLIANCE LEARNING

BAUER RADIO

BLACKPOOL & FYLDE COLLEGE

BURY COLLEGE

ESTIO TRAINING

EXPANSE GROUP

GB TRAINING

INTERSERVE

PEOPLE PLUS

QA

ROCHDALE TRAINING

SALFORD CITY COLLEGE

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE

START TRAINING

THE SKILLS

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