Planning

CSR/128 - Civil Service central Apprenticeship Contract

CABINET OFFICE

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Planning

01 Mar 2021 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office is initiating a procurement process for the "CSR/128 - Civil Service central Apprenticeship Contract", focusing on education and training services. This is in the planning stage, with a prior information notice issued to engage the market and assess interest from certified Apprenticeship training providers. The procurement is set to explore a potential future requirement involving up to 17 lots across various professional areas, with a virtual market engagement event scheduled for 16th March 2021 to discuss the proposed delivery model. Interested providers are encouraged to express their interest by emailing the provided contact by the stipulated deadline.

This tender presents significant opportunities for training providers looking to expand their business in the public sector. Companies that specialise in Apprenticeship training, particularly those with nationwide or regional capabilities, would be well-suited to compete in this contracting process. With the potential for multiple lots across diverse professions such as HR, Finance, and Engineering, businesses in these fields stand to benefit from collaboration with the Cabinet Office and contribute to the training needs of civil service departments in the UK.

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Notice Title

CSR/128 - Civil Service central Apprenticeship Contract

Notice Description

The Apprenticeship Coordination Office (ACO) who sit within the Cabinet Office centrally deliver commercial and contract management support for all aspects of Apprenticeships training to Civil Service departments. ACO wish to explore and test the marketplace appetite for this potential future requirement by seeking expressions of interest from certified Apprenticeship training providers who are interested in delivering a range of Apprenticeships across Central Government. It is currently envisaged that the requirement will be divided into 8 lots, one for each of the below Profession areas. Lot 1 Ops Delivery Lot 2 Business Admin Lot 3 HR Lot 4 Finance Lot 5 Commercial Lot 6 Policy Lot 7 Project Manager Lot 8 Digital However, ACO is currently considering expanding on the above lots based on the following new Professions areas which will be subject to confirmation so consequently the total number of Lots may change. Lot 9 Communication Lot 10 Property Lot 11 Economist Lot 12 Legal Lot 13 Engineering Lot 14 Transport and logistics Lot 15 Protective services/Health & Safety Lot 16 Environmental Lot 17 Health ACO will be looking for potential providers who can provide sufficient national and regional coverage for the proposed requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this notice is to invite interested providers to participate in a Virtual Market Engagement event in the following weeks. The aim of the event is to explore the proposed Apprenticeship delivery model and providers will have the opportunity to discuss their ideas, thoughts and suggestions directly with ACO and department representatives. The event will cover the following topics: Current service delivery What we anticipate changing to, and why Proposed procurement route to market An opportunity to discuss and ask questions Please be aware that prospective providers will need to express an interest via email to cshr.apprenticeships@cabinetoffice.gov.uk by 12 noon on Tuesday 16th March 2021 and the email needs to include your name, position, organisation and contact details and the names and positions of other colleagues wishing to attend. Further details regarding the agenda for the event will be made available nearer the time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029702
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003994-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 May 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Ima Orosei
Contact Email
cshr.apprenticeships@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

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