This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Oct 2021 at 09:57

Tender

14 Apr 2021 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to Lancashire County Council's initiative titled "CORP - Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers." This tender falls under the education and training services category and is located in the UK (specifically in the Preston area). The current procurement stage is complete, with significant dates including the contract awards made on 2nd September 2021, valued at approximately £5,850,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing various providers to participate in the tendering process.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in education and training services. Companies that are registered as Main Providers on the Education and Skills Funding Agency's Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers will find themselves well-suited to compete in this framework. With the possibility to bid for multiple lots, businesses can scale their offerings, providing a diverse range of apprenticeship training and assessments across various sectors such as social care, business administration, and more, thereby enhancing their service portfolio.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CORP - Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers

Notice Description

LCC is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage is restricted to those organisations listed on the ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency) RoATP (Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers) as a Main Provider.

Lot Information

Social Care

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Social Care.

Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.

Schools (Non-Teaching)

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Schools (Non-Teaching)

Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.

Business Administration

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Business Administration.

Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.

Leadership and Management

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Leadership and Management.

Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years

Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.

Senior Leadership and Management

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Senior Leadership and Management.

Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years

Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.

Facilities

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Facilities Management and Operations.

Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.

Finance

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Finance.

Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.

Construction and Engineering

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Construction and Engineering.

Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.

Electrical

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Electrical services

Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.

Cultural/Library Services

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Cultural/Library Services.

Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.

IT

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to IT services.

Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.

Project Management

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Project Management

Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.

Outdoor Activity

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Outdoor Activity

Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.

Schools Admin

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Schools Admin.

Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.

Schools Sport

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Schools Sport

Options: he initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.

Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.

Youth

Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Youth Support.

Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years

Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a5de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026735-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,850,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Lancashire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Blackburn College

Blackpool and the Fylde College

Nelson and Colne College

North Lancs Training Group Ltd

University of Central Lancashire

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