Tender

Framework Agreement for Apprenticeship Delivery Services

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Tender

16 Jun 2021 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England is currently seeking expressions of interest for a Framework Agreement to provide Apprenticeship Delivery Services, primarily targeting the education services sector. The procurement is at the 'Tender' stage, with a submission deadline set for 18th July 2021. Interested suppliers are required to register via the Bank's eTendering portal and must submit a completed Supplier Questionnaire by the deadline. The tender covers five specific lots, each associated with different apprenticeship schemes, and the expected total contract value is £7,194,000. Final proposals for selected bidders will be solicited starting from 13th August 2021.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those experienced in apprenticeship training. Companies that focus on digital solutions, artificial intelligence, senior leadership development, and financial services training are particularly well-suited for participation. The framework is designed to accommodate a maximum of five suppliers, encouraging collaboration among providers who can leverage their expertise across various apprenticeship schemes while meeting the requirement for National Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education registration.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Apprenticeship Delivery Services

Notice Description

The Bank of England is looking for up to 5 suppliers to be on a Framework Agreement for the provision of Apprenticeship Delivery Services across 5 Apprenticeship Schemes, broken down into 5 Lots: - Lot 1: Digital Solutions and Technologies, Level 7, Scheme - Lot 2: Artificial Intelligence Data Science / Research Science (Data Science Masters), Level 7, Scheme - Lot 3: Senior Leadership, Level 7, Scheme - Lot 4: Financial Services Professional, Level 6, Scheme - Lot 5: Senior Investment & Commercial Banking, Level 7, Scheme IMPORTANT: Please note that all staff / delivery teams carrying out services on-site will need to be security cleared before they are allowed on site. No information contained this notice or in any communication made between the Bank and any Supplier in connection with this Tender shall be relied upon as constituting a contract, agreement or representation that any contract shall be offered. The Bank reserves the right to change the basis of, or the procedures for, the Process, to terminate the Process at any time or not to award any contract.

Lot Information

Digital Solutions and Technologies, Level 7, Scheme

The Bank is looking to award a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Apprenticeship Delivery Services for the Digital Solutions and Technologies, Level 7, Scheme. Full detail of the requirements can be found in the Scope of Requirements, available via the Bank's eTendering portal; ProContract.

Renewal: The Bank will likely re-tender these requirements during the Framework Agreement period in order to ensure continuity of service once this Agreement has expired.

Artificial Intelligence Data Science / Research Science (Data Science Masters), Level 7, Scheme

The Bank is looking to award a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Apprenticeship Delivery Services for the Artificial Intelligence Data Science / Research Science (Data Science Masters), Level 7, Scheme. Full detail of the requirements can be found in the Scope of Requirements, available via the Bank's eTendering portal; ProContract.

Options: The Bank is looking to award a Framework Agreement to cover a Data Science Masters. This apprenticeship may be aligned to either the Data Science or Research Scientist Schemes. Full details of the requirements can be found in the Scope of Requirements, available via the Bank's eTendering portal; ProContract.

Renewal: The Bank will likely re-tender these requirements during the Framework Agreement period in order to ensure continuity of service once this Agreement has expired.

Senior Leadership, Level 7, Scheme

The Bank is looking to award a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Apprenticeship Delivery Senior Leadership, Level 7, Scheme. Full detail of the requirements can be found in the Scope of Requirements, available via the Bank's eTendering portal; ProContract.

Renewal: The Bank will likely re-tender these requirements during the Framework Agreement period in order to ensure continuity of service once this Agreement has expired.

Financial Services Professional, Level 6, Scheme

The Bank is looking to award a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Apprenticeship Delivery Financial Services Professional, Level 6, Scheme . Full detail of the requirements can be found in the Scope of Requirements, available via the Bank's eTendering portal; ProContract.

Renewal: The Bank will likely re-tender these requirements during the Framework Agreement period in order to ensure continuity of service once this Agreement has expired.

Senior Investment & Commercial Banking, Level 7, Scheme

The Bank is looking to award a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Apprenticeship Delivery Senior Investment & Commercial Banking, Level 7, Scheme. Full detail of the requirements can be found in the Scope of Requirements, available via the Bank's eTendering portal; ProContract.

Renewal: The Bank will likely re-tender these requirements during the Framework Agreement period in order to ensure continuity of service once this Agreement has expired.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bcb0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013629-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,194,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,194,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is anticipated that the Bank will re-tender these requirements within the 4 year Framework period in order to ensure a new Agreement is in place in time for contract expiry.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Miss Chloe Wickham
Contact Email
chloe.wickham@bankofengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2034611116

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central 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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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