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Top Apprenticeship Employers Rankings - Entries and Administration

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

15 Nov 2021 at 22:45

Tender

10 Sep 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking a supplier for the 'Top Apprenticeship Employers Rankings - Entries and Administration' contract, classified under administration services within the public procurement sector. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, following the open procedure, which is designed to engage multiple bidders. The total contract value is £540,332, with key deadlines including a bid submission deadline of 11 October 2021 and the award period commencing on the same date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on information technology services, event management, and administrative educational services. Companies that specialise in developing software packages, event services, and managing application processes would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as it involves creating and managing a comprehensive ranking system for apprenticeship employers over three annual cycles. By participating, businesses can enhance their visibility and contribute to improving apprenticeship opportunities across England.

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Notice Title

Top Apprenticeship Employers Rankings - Entries and Administration

Notice Description

Building on a successful test and learn event in 2020, the Top Apprenticeship Employers rankings will celebrate some of England's most outstanding apprenticeship employers, and will assist potential apprentices, parents and careers advisers to identify the best apprenticeship opportunities in England. The Department for Education will publish two Top Apprenticeship Employer rankings, one recognising the Top 100 large employers (with over 250 employees), and new for 2022 the Top 50 Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The rankings recognise England's leading apprenticeship employers for their overall commitment to employing apprentices, their creation of new apprenticeships, the diversity of their new apprentices, and the progression of their apprentices onto further apprenticeships and employment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this project is to: * Provide an opportunity to showcase and celebrate apprenticeship employers, to boost employer engagement and to showcase these achievements across a wider audience including individuals, employers, parents, influencers. * Grow and develop the prestige and public perception of apprenticeships and provide employers and individuals with a platform to showcase how apprenticeships have made a real difference to their organisations and their careers. * Improve perceptions by demonstrating tangible support and opportunities which make a difference to people's lives. The rankings are designed to encourage and inspire, both individuals to seek apprenticeships and employers to continuing offering high quality opportunities.

Renewal: The Department for Education is looking to procure an organisation to deliver the Top Apprenticeship Employers 2022, 2023 and 2024. This will initially be a one-year contract with the option to extend for two extension periods of 12 months each, subject to financial approvals and supplier performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02dfb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028536-2021
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

48219300 - Administration software package

72222300 - Information technology services

72224200 - System quality assurance planning services

75100000 - Administration services

75121000 - Administrative educational services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£540,332 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£540,332 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£539,500 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20214 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
charlotte.bullimore@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIGH FLIERS RESEARCH

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