Tender

Apprentice Training - Management and Leadership Framework

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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10 Apr 2017 at 16:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is initiating a procurement process titled "Apprentice Training - Management and Leadership Framework," aimed at establishing a multiple supplier Framework for professional training services. The procurement falls under the education and training services industry category and is set to take place in London, United Kingdom. This tender is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for completed submissions due by 10 a.m. on 27th April 2017. The Framework Agreement duration is two years, with optional extensions totalling up to four years. Suppliers are invited to bid for various training lots, with the process governed by the Light Touch Regime established under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for training providers with experience in delivering apprenticeship training, as it covers multiple levels including Team Leader/Supervisor and Chartered Manager. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include those with a proven track record in educational services, particularly in the management and leadership sectors, and those meeting the rigorous financial turnover requirements outlined in the tender. The selected Providers will have access to government funding, creating a beneficial environment for companies focused on professional skills development and training delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apprentice Training - Management and Leadership Framework

Notice Description

Transport for London (TfL) invites suppliers to tender for a multiple supplier Framework for the provision of Apprentice Training - Professional Services. The Framework Agreement will have a duration of 2 years plus an optional 1+1 year extension (2+1+1) to a maximum of 4 years. This service is for the delivery of the new Apprenticeship standards which TfL and the GLA will be offering from September 2017 onwards, this will include but is not limited to the services within each lot below: Lot 1 Team Leader/Supervisor Level 3 Lot 2 Operations/Departmental Manager Level 5 Lot 3 Chartered Manager Level 6 / 7. The framework agreement does not guarantee any value or volume of work/services. Any Services will be called-off as and when required subject to the Service Provider's performance and budget approvals. The Call-off Contract for this Framework will be issued for each annual intake. The selected Provider will have access to government funding and will have applied to be on the Register of Apprenticeship Training. The selected Provider will have facilities for providing training as described in the documentation. The Training Provider must be able to deliver the contract to the required standard of both TfL and the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) by demonstrating the high quality of service expected to meet Ofsted inspection and audit ratings. Bidders may submit a tender for one or more lots. Supplier Minimum Annual Turnover Requirement (for each of the last 2 years): Lot 1 Team Leader/Supervisor 14 400 000 GBP; Lot 2 Operations/Departmental Manager 1 872 000 GBP; Lot 3 Chartered Manager 4 320 000 GBP. Bidders can submit a tender for as many lots as they wish however bidders are required to demonstrate a turnover equal to or above the total aggregate requirement of all the lots they are bidding on. This Framework Agreement is being let under the 'Light Touch Regime' set out in Regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). Under the Light Touch Regime, Authorities have flexibility as to the process or procedure to be used when purchasing certain services, including the training services to be procured under this Invitation to Tender. In this instance, TfL and the GLA Functional Bodies wish to establish a Framework Agreement with multiple suppliers that will set out the terms and conditions for making specific purchases (call-offs) under the relevant lots. The Framework Agreement differs from those not let under the Light Touch Regime in that the Authority, exercising its flexibility in accordance with the PCR 2015, may elect in its absolute discretion (but is not required to) periodically open the Framework to new, additional suppliers per lot - details can be found in the tender documents. Please note the OJEU Contract Notice for this procurement is: 2017/S 064-121451 Additional information: This will be a One step procurement and is being conducted under the 'Light Touch Regime' set out in Regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). Under the Light Touch Regime, Authorities have flexibility as to the process or procedure to be used when purchasing certain services, including those to be procured under this Invitation to Tender; further details can be found in the tender document. This procurement will be open to other GLA bodies formed during the duration of any Contract awarded through this notice. The Framework is open to TfL, Crossrail and The Greater London Authority (GLA) Functional Bodies currently made up of: - The Greater London Authority (GLA), - London Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), - London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA), - London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC), - Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC), and - Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC). To register your interest and submit a response, please visit: https://eprocurement.tfl.gov.uk/epps/home.do#RegSupplier If you have already registered, then the ITT can be found under the opportunities tab found on the top right-hand side and typing the asterisk symbol (*) on either side of the title as: Apprentice Training Framework - Management and Leadership If you experience any problems registering on the system, please contact the helpdesk below: E-mail: tfl-eproc-helpdesk@eurodyn.com Telephone: +44 (0)800 074 0503 Please note the closing date for receipt of completed Tender documentation: 10 a.m. Thursday 27.04.2017, and Clarification Deadline : 20.04.2017

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59625357-3ae9-4fbf-b328-b7814e15ee2e
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
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
25 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jun 2017 - 25 Jun 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
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0TL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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