Award

Engaging and re-engaging SMEs in the apprenticeship market

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

31 Oct 2022 at 10:38

Tender

30 May 2022 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) has recently completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Engaging and re-engaging SMEs in the apprenticeship market". This contract falls under the services industry category and aims to increase awareness of apprenticeship opportunities among Small and Medium Sized Employers (SMEs) in various regions, including Merseyside, Northwest Lancashire, Greater Manchester, East Lancashire, The North East, Yorkshire, and Humber. The contract, which is in the award stage, includes options for extension subject to affordability and government priorities.

This procurement opportunity offers a chance for businesses operating in the education and training services sector to engage with the Department for Education (DfE) and contribute to the economic value of skills in the post-16 system. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide outcome-driven engagement plans to boost apprenticeship participation levels will find this tender particularly well-suited. With a focus on productivity, social mobility, and economic recovery, this contract presents an opportunity for suitable businesses to support the growth of apprenticeship opportunities and skills development within the SME landscape.

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Notice Title

Engaging and re-engaging SMEs in the apprenticeship market

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) are seeking to procure outcome driven engagement plans from suppliers to increase levels of awareness of apprenticeship markets and benefits amongst Employers, and to stimulate and support the generation of new or renewed participation in Apprenticeships starts within the Small and Medium Sized Employer (SME) landscape. This focus on SMEs and the new starts created will increase the economic value of skills being supplied by the post 16 system, these improved skills will lead to increased productivity, social mobility and will support economic recovery. Option to extend for a third year is included within the contract subject to affordability and government priorities.

Lot Information

Lot LOT 1 Merseyside & Northwest Lancashire

The Department for Education (DfE) are seeking to procure outcome driven engagement plans from suppliers to increase levels of awareness of apprenticeship markets and benefits amongst Employers, and to stimulate and support the generation of new or renewed participation in Apprenticeships starts within the Small and Medium Sized Employer (SME) landscape. This focus on SMEs and the new starts created will increase the economic value of skills being supplied by the post 16 system, these improved skills will lead to increased productivity, social mobility and will support economic recovery.

Options: Option to extend for a third year is included within the contract subject to affordability and government priorities.

Lot LOT 2: Greater Manchester & East Lancashire

The Department for Education (DfE) are seeking to procure outcome driven engagement plans from suppliers to increase levels of awareness of apprenticeship markets and benefits amongst Employers, and to stimulate and support the generation of new or renewed participation in Apprenticeships starts within the Small and Medium Sized Employer (SME) landscape. This focus on SMEs and the new starts created will increase the economic value of skills being supplied by the post 16 system, these improved skills will lead to increased productivity, social mobility and will support economic recovery

Options: Option to extend for a third year is included within the contract subject to affordability and government priorities.

Lot LOT 3: The North East

The Department for Education (DfE) are seeking to procure outcome driven engagement plans from suppliers to increase levels of awareness of apprenticeship markets and benefits amongst Employers, and to stimulate and support the generation of new or renewed participation in Apprenticeships starts within the Small and Medium Sized Employer (SME) landscape. This focus on SMEs and the new starts created will increase the economic value of skills being supplied by the post 16 system, these improved skills will lead to increased productivity, social mobility and will support economic recovery.

Options: Option to extend for a third year is included within the contract subject to affordability and government priorities.

Lot LOT 4: Yorkshire

The Department for Education (DfE) are seeking to procure outcome driven engagement plans from suppliers to increase levels of awareness of apprenticeship markets and benefits amongst Employers, and to stimulate and support the generation of new or renewed participation in Apprenticeships starts within the Small and Medium Sized Employer (SME) landscape. This focus on SMEs and the new starts created will increase the economic value of skills being supplied by the post 16 system, these improved skills will lead to increased productivity, social mobility and will support economic recovery.

Options: Option to extend for a third year is included within the contract subject to affordability and government priorities

Lot LOT 5: Humber

The Department for Education (DfE) are seeking to procure outcome driven engagement plans from suppliers to increase levels of awareness of apprenticeship markets and benefits amongst Employers, and to stimulate and support the generation of new or renewed participation in Apprenticeships starts within the Small and Medium Sized Employer (SME) landscape. This focus on SMEs and the new starts created will increase the economic value of skills being supplied by the post 16 system, these improved skills will lead to increased productivity, social mobility and will support economic recovery. Contract not accepted for Lot 5 Additional information: Contract not accepted for Lot 5

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0341ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030625-2022
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
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£858,750 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2022 - 5 Sep 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialdelivery.skills@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 12345678

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
4
Supplier Names

GREATER MANCHESTER LEARNING PROVIDER NETWORK

INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH

NEW COLLEGE DURHAM

WEST YORKSHIRE LEARNING PROVIDERS

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