Tender

Apprenticeship Training Framework for the University of Birmingham

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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09 Nov 2018 at 15:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is currently seeking to establish an Apprenticeship Training Framework to support its strategy for developing local talent over the next three years. The procurement is categorised within education and training services, with a value of £3,000,000 and a minimum project value of £1,500,000. The tender processes, launched on 9 November 2018, will conclude on 10 December 2018, and the resulting contract is expected to commence on 1 May 2019, lasting until 30 April 2022, with the possibility of extension to 30 April 2023. Interested parties must adhere to the requirements for apprenticeship training providers as specified by the Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in apprenticeship training services, particularly those registered with the ESFA. Companies involved in fields such as applied sciences, engineering, IT, hospitality, and business administration, along with those offering customer service training, would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in this procurement, which aims to cultivate skilled apprentices while providing essential training to the University staff.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apprenticeship Training Framework for the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham is planning to recruit a number of apprentices over the next 3 years in support of the University strategy to develop local talent and support entry points into the University talent pipeline. In addition the University will utilise apprenticeship training for existing staff where a role clearly meets the definition of an apprentice. The University wishes to use the Apprenticeship Levy paid by it to discharge eligible training costs charged by the Training Provider, and by other training providers, in connection with apprenticeship training provided to: * Employees currently employed by the University; and * Employees to be recruited by the University to commence employment May 2019 and thereafter. (in each case "Apprentices") undertaking Apprenticeship Frameworks and Standards normally at Apprenticeship Levels 2, 3, 4 and 5. The University intends (but for the avoidance of doubt shall not be obligated) to procure the supply of apprenticeship training services in connection with the following areas ("the Disciplines"): * Applied Science and non-Engineering Technicians; * Maintenance and Engineering Science Technicians; * IT; * Hospitality and Accommodation services (non-administrative); and * Business administration, customer services and related standards. from the date of this letter until 30 April 2022 ("the Term"). The University may, by serving written notice on the Training Provider on or before 30 October 2021 extend the Term until 30 April 2023. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home The supplier must be an apprenticeship training provider that is on the Education Skills Funding Agency, Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP) and will be on the register at all material times. The provider will ensure compliance with the Apprenticeship funding rules for training providers as published and revised from time to time by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) or any similar or replacement body. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85ea8666-1ca3-4f3c-b55d-8420880cbb67
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 (above threshold)
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2022 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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