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Provision of Apprenticeship Training and Assessment Framework

Cumberland Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 May 2025 at 13:44

Award Notice
Tender

18 Dec 2024 at 17:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Apprenticeship Training and Assessment Framework". This contract, valued at £15,000,000, falls under the vocational training services category (CPV 80530000) and will be executed in England, United Kingdom. An open procurement method was employed, resulting in the award status being marked as complete. The contract is set for a period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029, following the award date of 18th March 2025. The procurement process was initiated with a tender published on 18th December 2024, and the tender period concluded on 24th January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, offering a chance to engage in the delivery of apprenticeship training and assessments across the region. Businesses specialising in vocational training services, particularly those with a focus on skill development, would find this contract advantageous for growth. The collaborative initiative by Cumberland Council to fill local skills gaps promises a sustainable business environment for service providers, ensuring long-term engagement and potential extensions based on the contract's initial 4-year term with a possibility of a 2-year renewal. Organisations with experience in educational frameworks and inclusive recruitment strategies are especially well-suited to compete in this initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Apprenticeship Training and Assessment Framework

Notice Description

Cumberland Council is committed to investing in apprenticeships as a vital pathway for empowering residents and fostering economic growth. By offering accessible opportunities, we aim to enhance skills, promote career development, and create a skilled workforce that supports the health, wellbeing, and resilience of our communities. Our apprenticeship initiatives play a key role in addressing local skills gaps and ensuring all residents can contribute to and benefit from a thriving local economy. Our workforce planning strategy focuses on developing a skilled, inclusive workforce through apprenticeships and career pathways. By prioritising inclusive recruitment and collaborating with local educational institutions, we aim to fill skill gaps and meet future service delivery needs. Through mentorship, career development opportunities, and a focus on retention, we are building a sustainable pipeline of talent to support the Council's long-term goals. Our values of ambition, collaboration, compassion, innovation, and empowerment guide this work, ensuring that apprenticeships are integral to the Council's transformation and success.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ebffeb71-f768-4384-ae38-cc3a599f3ec2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5212c4a2-7dc7-48ed-8369-42e58c69879e
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 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
Cumberland Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Postcode Area
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
36
Supplier Names

Accountancy Learning

Apprentice Team Ltd

Baltic Training Services

Best Practice Network Ltd

Blackburn College

Buckinghamshire New University

Captiva Learning Limited

CIPS

Cognition Education

Dove Nest Group

Education and Skills Training & Development Ltd

Eliesha Training Ltd

Fuel Learning Limited

Gen II Engineering & Technology Training Ltd

Ginger Nut Training

Instep UK Ltd

ioda Limited

JTL

Kendal College

Kingdom Services Group Limited

LDN Apprenticeships Ltd

Learning Curve Group Limited

Let Me Play

Lifetime Training Group Limited

Lift Schools

Marr Corporation Limited

Medipro Limited

Northern Care Training Limited

QA Ltd

Ripley ITT

System People (Carlisle) Ltd

The Corporation of NCG

The Growth Company

University of Lancashire

University of Cumbria

Workforce Training & Development

Further Information

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