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16 188R2: Round 2 Re-open of the Apprenticeship Training, Approved Supplier Panel Contract for additional supplier awards April 2018

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2018 at 16:25

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16 Jan 2018 at 13:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the Cheshire East Borough Council, which, in collaboration with the Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, has published an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the "Round 2 Re-open of the Apprenticeship Training, Approved Supplier Panel Contract for Additional Supplier Awards April 2018." This procurement relates to the education and training services industry and is aimed at providers of various apprenticeship sectors including legal, finance, health, construction, and information technology. The tender period ended on 23rd February 2018, with the contracts expected to commence on 1st April 2018 and run until 30th November 2020. This process was initiated using an open procurement method, allowing multiple suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can deliver apprenticeship training across diverse sectors. Businesses specialising in education and training services, as well as those equipped to provide apprenticeship programmes in specific fields such as construction, engineering, and health care, will find this tender particularly relevant. With the intention to re-open the opportunity for applications three times annually, interested parties are encouraged to engage proactively, as this could yield substantial contracts and foster long-term partnerships with the councils involved.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

16 188R2: Round 2 Re-open of the Apprenticeship Training, Approved Supplier Panel Contract for additional supplier awards April 2018

Notice Description

Cheshire East Borough Council(CEBC) and Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) (The Consortium) has issued this Invitation to Tender (ITT) to those interested in applying to be on the panel of providers for the provision of Apprenticeships. The lots to be procured consist of the following: Legal, Accounting, Finance and Insurance Services; Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care; Business, Customer Service, Leadership & Management; Childcare & Education, Health and Social Care; Construction, Engineering & Manufacturing; Hospitality & Catering; Sales, Marketing & Procurement; Miscellaneous; Degree Apprenticeships; ICT Further lots and courses may be added for future rounds in the event that a change in business demand leads to them being required. The consortium intend to re-open this opportunity three times a year as a minimum and all call-off contracts will be awarded as per criteria in the specification. ALL submissions must be received through The Chest tender portal www.the-chest.org.uk for those interested in applying. The lots to be procured consist of the following:Legal, Accounting, Finance and Insurance Services; Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care; Business, Customer Service, Leadership & Management; Childcare & Education, Health and Social Care; Construction, Engineering & Manufacturing; Hospitality & Catering; Sales, Marketing & Procurement; Miscellaneous; Degree Apprenticeships; ICT Further lots and courses may be added for future rounds in the event that a change in business demand leads to them being required. This is one re-open out of the minimum of 3 re-opens from the original OJEU opportunity all call-off contracts will be awarded April as per Chest/ITT Criterida. ALL submissions must be received through The Chest tender portal www.the-chest.org.uk (Chest Ref DN318091) prior to deadline stated in this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d987ce9c-a17d-40ff-b0c2-9433fa37a65d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a69590a-2b2f-421f-9aff-cf3aa0450ea7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, 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
£6,560,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 2-3 years
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
CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Janet Ellison-Jones
Contact Email
janet.ellison-jones@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1270686453

Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLEASE CONTACT CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL PROCUREMENT@CHESHIREEAST.GO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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