Tender

Apprenticeship Delivery

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 May 2017 at 14:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is seeking bids for the "Apprenticeship Delivery" tender, which falls under the education and training services category. As part of the government's restructuring of apprenticeship funding, this initiative is crucial for ensuring continued apprenticeship opportunities in Sheffield's City Region. The tender is currently in the open procurement stage, with a submission deadline set for 23rd June 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1st August 2017 and run until 1st August 2021, providing an allocated budget specifically for non-levy payers of approximately £309,483 for the period from May through December 2017. The procurement method is open, meaning any interested parties may submit proposals.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are looking to enhance their service offerings in apprenticeship training. Businesses that can adapt to the new funding framework and provide innovative solutions for employer-led apprenticeships will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this initiative could foster long-term partnerships with Sheffield City Council and other local organisations, facilitating business growth while contributing to the local workforce development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apprenticeship Delivery

Notice Description

In Spring 2017 the way the government funds apprenticeships in England is changing. Some employers will be required to contribute to a new apprenticeship levy, and there will be changes to the funding for apprenticeship training for all employers. The levy applies to all large employers with a salary bill of over PS3 million, the funding rules for levy-paying employers comes in to force on 1st May 2017. The levy aims to increase the number of apprenticeships and sets clear targets for Local Authorities. It provides a more employer led, flexible approach to apprenticeships in a range of industries and at different levels. The levy transfers the responsibility for covering the cost of apprenticeship training and qualifications to all large employers, with 0.5% of the total salaries been taken, at source and held in a digital account by HMRC. Sheffield City Council's Levy is in the region of PS1.4 million annually. Through the City Deal contract, Sheffield City Council provided a service to local SMEs to help them to recruit apprentices and train their own staff. Sheffield City Council intends through this contract to continue to support employers with the implementation of the change to apprenticeship funding to ensure it doesn't negatively impact on the number of apprenticeship opportunities available in the City Region. Sheffield City Council's allocation to deliver to non-levy payers is PS309,483 for the period May to December 2017.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29956a28-00e6-451c-a15e-5b3c17d0bc1c
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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2017 - 1 Aug 2021 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 4PL
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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