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Professional Economist Integrated Degree Apprenticeship RM6107

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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26 Jul 2018 at 15:18

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11 Jul 2018 at 13:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the Professional Economist Integrated Degree Apprenticeship (RM6107). This initiative is in collaboration with the Government Economic Service (GES) and is aimed at engaging a single training provider to support the employment of at least 75 apprentices starting in August 2019, with potential growth in subsequent years. The tender period is open until 6th August 2018, while the contract will commence on 11th September 2018, lasting for an initial period of two years, with options for two one-year extensions. The procurement employs an open procedure, with a total estimated value of £10 million, and is classified under administration and education services for the United Kingdom and other regions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialize in delivering Economics degree programmes, particularly those that are registered with the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) as apprenticeship training providers. Businesses with at least three years of experience in this field and those that currently offer L100 programmes would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, consortia submissions are encouraged, making this a viable opportunity for collaborations among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to broaden their service offerings in the education and training sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Professional Economist Integrated Degree Apprenticeship RM6107

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service as the Authority are working with the Government Economic Service (GES) support team in HM Treasury to establish a single supplier Framework Agreement for Professional Economist Integrated Degree Apprenticeships. As the largest employer of economists in England the GES are committed to employing Professional Economist Apprentices. The Professional Economist Apprenticeship entry route is seen as the important new pillar of the GES Recruitment Strategy and will have parity of esteem with the established Fast Track and Main Stream entry routes. The apprenticeship route is considered a vital part of the GES's drive to ensure that the economics profession continues to attract the brightest and the best from all backgrounds. Through this Framework Agreement it is the GES intention to form an enduring professional relationship with a single training provider to deliver all of the Professional Economist Integrated Degree Apprenticeship Training for GES member organisations. Current indications are that 75 apprentices will be recruited for August 2019 starts and this may grow in subsequent years. To participate in this procurement potential providers must be registered on the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP), must have three years' experience of delivering an Economics degree programme and currently offer an L100 programme. The scope will include the Apprenticeship Standards as published in the Specification, Attachment 4a. Tenders submitted by consortia are welcome for this Procurement. The duration of the Framework Agreement set out in II.2.7 is the Initial Framework Period of 2 years. There are also two additional 1 year extension options available in that Framework Agreement. Additional information: The value in Section II.I.5 of the Contract Notice is PS10 million. The framework agreement has an initial period of 2 years, with options to extend for a further 2 periods of 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6ab8fae-8242-4cc3-bc6a-bc556851d244
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Sep 2018 - 11 Sep 2020 2-3 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commerc
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 34501003503

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L 39P
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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