Tender

GB-London: Increasing Apprenticeship Starts in Local Government

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

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Tender

22 Mar 2018 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Local Government Association (LGA) has initiated a tender titled "Increasing Apprenticeship Starts in Local Government" aimed at enhancing apprenticeship opportunities within local councils in England. This procurement process is classified under education and training services, with a budget ranging from £50,000 to £100,000. The tender period is active, concluding on 6 April 2018, and the contract is set to commence on 1 May 2018 and will run until 31 March 2019. The procurement method is open, allowing a wide range of participants to submit proposals.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in supporting public-sector apprenticeship initiatives. Businesses that specialise in education and training services, as well as those that have experience in managing apprenticeship programmes, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the LGA in this strategic partnership can enable these organisations to expand their reach and contribute to national apprenticeship goals.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42d89c92-51b3-4f49-9993-f37ced2a2b7e
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

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