This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Feb 2024 at 17:49

Award

06 Dec 2022 at 11:06

Tender

01 Jul 2022 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council has issued a tender titled "Multi Provider Framework Agreement for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training in Norfolk." This tender aims to engage external training providers to deliver apprenticeships across various occupational areas within Norfolk. The procurement is at an active stage, with a tender period ending on 14th March 2024, and bid opening scheduled in Norwich, Norfolk. The Council is seeking multiple providers in sectors such as Digital, Education, Engineering, Health, Legal, Protective Services, Sales, Transport, Agriculture, Business Administration, Care Services, Catering, Construction, and Creative Design.

This tender by the Norfolk County Council presents opportunities for businesses to participate in providing apprenticeship training services in Norfolk and adjacent regions. Suitable businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those focused on apprentice development, are encouraged to engage. The procurement method is open, allowing fair competition, and the framework agreement gives flexibility for service provision. Interested parties need to register and comply with the detailed selection criteria to become part of this significant training initiative facilitated by Norfolk County Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Multi Provider Framework Agreement for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training in Norfolk

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council are re-opening their Framework Agreement for Apprenticeships to new applicants. They are seeking a number of external training providers to deliver high quality apprenticeships across a variety of occupational areas throughout Norfolk. The Framework Agreement was let by Norfolk County Council as the Contracting Authority, but with the consent of Norfolk County Council, will be available for use by any District Council, any Public Sector body, any Educational establishment and NHS bodies operating in the geographical county of Norfolk or in any adjoining counties.This invitation is open for new applications (you do not need to re-apply if previously successful).

Lot Information

Agriculture, Environment & Animals

Norfolk County Council is committed to using Apprenticeships to provide high quality training and professional development opportunities across a wide range of professions to support and enhance its workforce development programme. The apprenticeship levy provides the opportunity to invest significantly in apprenticeship training and assessment at all levels for our employees to enable us to develop skills relevant to the authority and maintain a strong skill set throughout our workforce. Please see specification of requirements for the detailed requirement.

Business Administration

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Care Services

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Catering and Hospitality

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Construction and the built environment

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Creative and Design

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Digital

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Education and Childcare

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Engineering & Manufacturing

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Health and Science

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Legal, Finance and Accounting

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Protective Services

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Sales, Marketing and Procurement

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Transport and Logistics

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034d0a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005578-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Norfolk County Council
Additional Buyers

Multi-Provider Framework Agreement for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training in Norfolk

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
41
Supplier Names

Babington Business College Ltd

Barnsley College

Blue Sky Assessing & Consultancy Ltd

CSA (Services) Ltd

Cambridge Spark Ltd

Captiva Learning Limited

Catch22 Charity Limited

City College Norwich

Colchester Institute

Coventry University

Damar Training

Damar Training Ltd

Firebrand Training Limited

Futures Advice, Skills and Employment Limited

Ginger Nut Media Ltd

Impact Futures Training Limited

Impact Futures Training Ltd

Inspire Education Group (New College Stamford)

Intec Business Colleges Ltd

Just IT Training Ltd

Lifetime Training Group Limited

Lighthouse (Training and Development) Ltd

London Metropolitan College

Marr Corporation Ltd

Multiverse Group Ltd

Norfolk County Council Adult Learning

Poultec Training Limited

Poultec Training Ltd

Profile Development and Training Ltd

Qube Qualifications and Development Limited

Riverside Training (Spalding) Ltd

SB Skills Solutions Ltd

Steadfast Training Ltd

Technical Professionals Limited

The Forward Trust

The Foward Trust

The Skills Network

TheLightBulb Limited

University of East Anglia

West Suffolk College

ioda Limited

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