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Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) Skills and Apprenticeship service

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Feb 2021 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Cambridge Partnership, a project facilitated by the Cambridgeshire County Council, has completed the procurement process for the "Greater Cambridge Partnership Skills and Apprenticeship Service." This service aims to enhance apprenticeship opportunities within the Greater Cambridge area, specifically addressing the challenges posed by Covid-19. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the overall value of the contract is approximately £2,248,807. Key dates include the contract date signed on 29 January 2021, and the tender process has reached the award stage, with Form the Future currently recognised as the active supplier.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on apprenticeships and workforce development. Companies in consultancy, recruitment, and education sectors, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive apprenticeship services and engaging with local communities, will find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, businesses that can support local enterprises in understanding and accessing apprenticeships could gain by aligning with the Greater Cambridge Partnership’s goals. The emphasis on collaboration with educational establishments and local government bodies further enhances the potential for new partnerships and business growth in this area.

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Notice Title

Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) Skills and Apprenticeship service

Notice Description

The Greater Cambridge Partnership committed to substantially increasing the number of successful, high-quality apprenticeships across Greater Cambridge. The existing suppliers have enabled the Greater Cambridge Partnership to meet the target, set out in the Greater Cambridge City Deal, of generating 420 additional apprenticeships by 2020. Covid-19 has had a large impact on those within Greater Cambridge and it is expected that there will be further impacts to come, therefore the Greater Cambridge Partnership is now looking to expand on the success of the existing provision and provide a service with a significantly wider focus. The service will cover a number of themes and will require working with a wide number of the Greater Cambridge community including, but not limited to, Businesses, Educational establishments, individuals looking to retrain. It is also expected that the service will require a close working relationship with other local government bodies such as the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority to ensure joined up working and avoiding duplication of efforts. The service will be responsible for increasing the awareness of apprenticeships within the area as well as supporting businesses to understand apprenticeships and what it means for them including signposting to relevant funding, supporting those who have to retrain as well as supporting careers advice in education at all levels to ensure that those needing support are able to get it.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Greater Cambridge Partnership committed to substantially increasing the number of successful, high-quality apprenticeships across Greater Cambridge. The existing suppliers have enabled the Greater Cambridge Partnership to meet the target, set out in the Greater Cambridge City Deal, of generating 420 additional apprenticeships by 2020. Covid-19 has had a large impact on those within Greater Cambridge and it is expected that there will be further impacts to come, therefore the Greater Cambridge Partnership is now looking to expand on the success of the existing provision and provide a service with a significantly wider focus. The service will cover a number of themes and will require working with a wide number of the Greater Cambridge community including, but not limited to, Businesses, Educational establishments, individuals looking to retrain. It is also expected that the service will require a close working relationship with other local government bodies such as the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority to ensure joined up working and avoiding duplication of efforts. The service will be responsible for increasing the awareness of apprenticeships within the area as well as supporting businesses to understand apprenticeships and what it means for them including signposting to relevant funding, supporting those who have to retrain as well as supporting careers advice in education at all levels to ensure that those needing support are able to get it. This requirement is not split into Lots, as the authority require one single provider to service this requirement, for ease of management and to drive efficiencies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029047
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002272-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,248,807 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Jon Collyns
Contact Email
jon.collyns@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1223715353

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0AP
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORM THE FUTURE

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