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S10353 Apprenticeships Training & End Point Framework, October 2024 Opening

SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the "S10353 Apprenticeships Training & End Point Framework," which was established to replace the previous Dynamic Purchasing System. The tender, classified under the Education and Training Services industry category, was open to various public and third-sector organisations across England. The procurement followed an open procedure and was published on 9th October 2024, with a contract period starting from 1st December 2024 and ending on 31st March 2027. The awarded contract has a value of GBP 250,000,000, with initial publication dates and tender amendments noted until January 2025. Primary contact for the procurement process is Simon Dennis from Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in apprenticeships training and education services to secure substantial contracts through both direct awards and further competitions. SME (small and medium-sized enterprises) and VCSE (voluntary, community and social enterprises) are particularly encouraged to participate. The flexible framework allows qualified providers to list their apprenticeship offerings for direct selection or engage in more competitive procurements for specific standards. By joining this framework, businesses can expand their market presence within the large network of participating public sector organisations, including government departments, educational establishments, NHS bodies, and various non-profit organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S10353 Apprenticeships Training & End Point Framework, October 2024 Opening

Notice Description

This Framework was established in February 2021 to replace the previous Dynamic Purchasing System operated by Salisbury NHSFT. This Framework operates at two levels - Level One, where any suitably qualified and eligible provider can submit details of all the apprenticeships they offer, and employers can then either direct award or, via Salisbury, conduct a further competition against their local needs. Level Two will be a smaller number of providers for a specific standard, appointed via a Further Competition, using a higher selection criteria published with each ITT. Both levels of listing are open across all our eligible public and third sector organisations. Level Two listed providers can be selected either by employer direct award or a further competition amongst those listed. This Requirement document covers the October 2024 opening of the Framework and constitutes Instructions to Suppliers including mandatory requirements. All Providers must agree to the Framework terms and conditions published as part of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) - amendments to those Terms will not be made for specific providers. Please note the final selection of providers to award for a specific requirement is a decision for employers and this Framework does not represent a spend commitment by any organisation. Incorrectly submitted responses will be rejected and the Trust is not obliged to offer an opportunity for suppliers to resubmit correctly. Additional information: The following Contracting Authorities are entitled to place Orders: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust and * Central Government Departments, Executive Agencies, Arms Length Departmental Bodies and Public Corporations (Please note Central Government departments may be subject to Government Digital Service approval before using the Framework Agreement) * Local Authorities (England and Wales) * National Parks Authorities * Educational Establishments in England and Wales, listed by the Department for Education including Schools, Universities and Colleges listed : * Police Forces and Fire and Rescue Services listed by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services * NHS Bodies England : NHS Integrated Care Boards NHS Provider Organisations Primary Care Practices listed by the NHS Business Services Authority * Hospices in the UK * Registered Social Landlords (Housing Associations) * Charities registered within England and Wales * Citizens Advice in the United Kingdom * Any corporation established, or a group of individuals appointed to act together, for the specific purpose of meeting needs in the general interest, not having an industrial or commercial character, and (i) financed wholly or mainly by another contracting authority listed above in this section of this Framework Agreement; (ii) subject to management supervision by another contracting authority listed above in this section of this Framework Agreement; or (iii) more than half of the board of directors or members of which, or, in the case of a group of individuals, more than half of those individuals, are appointed by another contracting authority listed above in this section of this Framework Agreement (iv) an association of or formed by one or more of the Contracting Authorities listed above in this section of this Framework Agreement Entities which are not public sector bodies may also use the Framework Agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff197df7-e7bd-4a96-af1a-904a8f1fdb03
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddad3cfe-92c0-4d57-bb88-da7ad6cc8ea6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
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
£1,500,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 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
SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Simon Dennis
Contact Email
simon.dennis@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP2 8BJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
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
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Downton & Ebble Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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