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Contract Timeline
- Publication Date
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2nd April 2025 11:47:11 AM
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Contract Summary
YPO are looking for providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the provision of Apprenticeship Standards and Associated Training. The Framework is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO's internal requirements. YPO may seek to introduce collaborative partners to this Framework throughout its duration to support growth. The routes are as prescribed by the 'Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education'. These were defined using labour market information regarding the size and nature of occupations grouped to reflect shared requirements for occupationally related skills and knowledge. The routes are listed on the left hand side of the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education' website: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/ YPO will list all routes, along with standards which are approved for delivery, and providers will have the ability to select which standards region they are able to deliver in when bidding for the framework. The routes will be as listed by the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education guidance. The framework will replicate the structure that is provided by the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education. If the structure is amended by the institute then the framework structure will be amended to run in-line on the next quarter update. Please be advised that the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education has the ability to change the title of routes and move standards into alternative routes based on feedback from contracting authorities, YPO reserve the right to follow the same process based on the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education direction. Any new routes will be added onto the framework on a quarterly basis with the subsequent standards aligned under them. On a quarterly basis YPO will add on new developed standards as they appear on the above website, the number of standards will continue to grow and will be updated in the documents. Providers will be able to bid for all live standards that have been listed from the beginning of the framework and all new standards that are added by the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education throughout the duration of the framework. The standards are each listed on the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education website and can be found at: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/ At the point of the framework being published there will be: - 11 regions - 15 routes - 646 standards YPO is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). This is a Framework Agreement being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) procedure therefore subject to the limited regulation and will be conducted in accordance with regulations 74 to 76 PCR2015. Additional information: To access this opportunity please follow the below link: https://procontract.due-north.com/ The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2026, with the option to extend for up to an additional 12 months (subject to an annual review and KPI performance). A decision to extend the framework beyond this initial term will be taken by April 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be four years, from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2027. New providers to the framework process; YPO will re-open the procurement process for new providers to bid to be a part of the framework on a quarterly basis. However, YPO reserve the right to re-open more or less frequently if YPO feel that these timescales do not run in line with market changes or customer demands. YPO will give a months notice to amend these time periods. The apprenticeship market is changing and developing across all of the public sector and YPO want to ensure that we can meet the needs of both providers and customers. New providers will be able to bid for previously listed standards on the framework and new standards that were added. There is no limit to the number of providers that will be allocated onto each standard. Please refer to the Apprenticeship Framework - Appendix E - 4 year timetable (Reference 1086) within the YPO tendering portal at https://procontract.due-north.com/ where each round is highlighted accordingly.
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Contract Details
- Open Contracting ID
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ocds-b5fd17-df6b7d48-4e1e-4c32-9b4f-23d6d8258de4
- Publication Source
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Contracts Finder
- Procurement Stage
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Award
- Procurement Method
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N/A
- Procurement Method Details
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Other - Light Touch Regime (LTR)
- Procurement Category
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Services
- Tender Suitability
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SME VCSE
- Framework / DPS
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Framework
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Contract Classification
- CPV Code(s)
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80000000
- CPV Division(s)
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80 - Education and training services
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Awarding Authority
YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION
- Buyer Name
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Contracts Team
- Buyer Email
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contracts@ypo.co.uk
- Buyer Phone
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01924664685
- Buyer Address
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41 INDUSTRIAL PARK
WAKEFIELD
WF20XE
England
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Awarded Supplier(s)
- Supplier Name(s)
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AXIA SOLUTIONS LIMITED
CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE
COPA APPRENTICESHIPS
ETRAINING LTD
FIT UK TRAINING & EDUCATION
GREENDALE LTD TA ECTA
INVOLVE SELECTION LTD
JBC SKILLS TRAINING
KEELE UNIVERSITY
NEW COLLEGE DURHAM
RHG CONSULT LTD
ST EDMUNDS NURSERY SCHOOL AND CC SERVICES
STOKE ON TRENT COLLEGE
SWIFT ACI
THRIVE (FRONTING THE CHALLENGE PROJECTS LTD)
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON
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Contract Timeline
- Publication Date
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7th August 2023 14:48:57 PM
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Contract Summary
Framework Agreement for the provision of Apprenticeship Standards and Associated Training. The Framework is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO's internal requirements. YPO may seek to introduce collaborative partners to this Framework throughout its duration to support growth.
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Contract Details
- Open Contracting ID
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ocds-b5fd17-df6b7d48-4e1e-4c32-9b4f-23d6d8258de4
- Publication Source
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Contracts Finder
- Procurement Stage
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Award
- Procurement Method
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Selective
- Procurement Method Details
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Restricted Procedure (above Threshold)
- Procurement Category
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Services
- Tender Suitability
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SME VCSE
- Framework / DPS
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Framework
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Contract Classification
- CPV Code(s)
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80000000
- CPV Division(s)
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80 - Education and training services
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Awarding Authority
YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION
- Buyer Name
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Contracts Team
- Buyer Email
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contracts@ypo.co.uk
- Buyer Phone
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01924664685
- Buyer Address
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41 Industrial Park
WAKEFIELD
WF20XE
England
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Awarded Supplier(s)
- Supplier Name(s)
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ACCESS TRAINING (EAST MIDLANDS) LTD
ACCOUNTANCY LEARNING LTD
ACTIV FIRST LIMITED
APPRENTIFY LIMITED
ARDEN UNIVERSITY LTD
ASPIRE DEVELOPMENT (UK) LTD
ASPIRE TRAINING SOLUTIONS (UK) LIMITED
ASTON UNIVERSITY
AVADO APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED
B-SKILL LTD
BARNSLEY COLLEGE
BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED
BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE
BLACKBURN COLLEGE
BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE
BMS PROGRESS LLP
BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (1) COMMERCIAL
BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (2) BPP UNIVERSITY LTD
BRADFORD COLLEGE
BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY
CAMBRIDGE SPARK LIMITED
CAPELLA ASSOCIATES LIMITED
CAPITB LIMITED
CAPTIVA LEARNING LIMITED
CETAD LANCASTER UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT SCHOOL
CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH & WEST
CMS VOCATIONAL TRAINING LTD
COLCHESTER INSTITUTE CORPORATION
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
DAMAR LIMITED
DBC TRAINING (DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED)
DERBY COLLEGE GROUP (DCG)
DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
DYNAMIC TRAINING UK LIMITED
EASTERN REGION ROOF TRAINING GROUP LTD
EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT LTD
ELEV8 TRAINING LIMITED
ENCOMPASS CONSULTANCY LIMITED
ESTIO TRAINING LIMITED
EXCEED ACADEMIES TRUST
EXPLOSIVE LEARNING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
FIREBRAND TRAINING LIMITED
FIRST STEP EDUCATION & TRAINING LTD
FUTURE TALENT LEARNING/CHANGE BOARD HOLDINGS LIMITED
GET SET ACADEMY LTD.
GI GROUP RECRUITMENT LTD
GINGER NUT MEDIA LIMITED
HALIFAX OPPORTUNITIES TRUST
HAPPY COMPUTERS LIMITED
HARPER CRAVEN ASSOCIATES LIMITED
HIT TRAINING LIMITED
HULL COLLEGE GROUP
IMPACT FUTURES TRAINING LIMITED
INTELLIGENCIA TRAINING LIMITED
IODA LIMITED
JGA LIMITED
JTL
KINGDOM ACADEMY LIMITED
KIRKLEES COLLEGE
LDN APPRENTICESHIPS LTD
LEEDS CITY COLLEGE/LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP
LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY
LET ME PLAY LIMITED
LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED
LONDON METROPOLITAN COLLEGE LIMITED
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE
MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY RES OFFI
MBKB TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
MCARTHUR DEAN TRAINING LTD
MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY TA POLICE EDUCATION CONSORTIUM
MULTIVERSE GROUP LIMITED
NATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED
NCH AT NORTHEASTERN LTD
NORTH LANCS TRAINING GROUP LTD (THE)
NORTHERN SKILLS GROUP BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
NOWSKILLS LIMITED
OXFORD PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION GROUP LTD
PARAGON SKILLS FOR INDUSTRY
PEAK ACCOUNTANCY TRAINING
PETROC
PIER TECHNOLOGY LIMITED TA PIER TRAINING
PMA LTD
PRESTON COLLEGE
PROSTART TRAINING/MILLBROOK MANAGEMENT SERVICES
PROVEK LIMITED
PTP TRAINING LIMITED
QA LIMITED
REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
RIPLEY ITT SCITT (PART OF THE BAY LEARNING TRUST)
RIVERSIDE TRAINING LIMITED
RNN GROUP LTD
SALFORD CITY COLLEGE
SERCO KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & CHILDREN'S SERVICES
SFJ AWARDS (THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRUST LTD)
SHEFFIELD COLLEGE
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC
SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE
SOUTHPORT COLLEGE
SPORTING FUTURES TRAINING (UK) LTD
ST HELENS CHAMBER LIMITED
STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY
SUTTON COLDFIELD TRAINING LTD
TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS LIMITED
THE CAPITA GROUP PLC
THE CHILDCARE COMPANY LTD
THE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER LTD
THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE
THE INSTITUTE OF REVENUES, RATING AND VALUATION
THE OCM GROUP LIMITED
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
THE PROCUREMENT ACADEMY LIMITED
THE UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD
TRANSWORLD PUBLICATIONS SERVICES
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
UNIVERSITY OF HULL
UNIVERSITY OF KENT
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY SAINT DAVID
WAKEFIELD COLLEGE
WARRINGTON & VALE ROYAL COLLEGE
WESTON COLLEGE
WIGAN & LEIGH COLLEGE
WIRRAL METROPOLITAN COLLEGE