Tender

Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agencies Register Opening 2023

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

28 Apr 2023 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has initiated a tender process for the "Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agencies Register Opening 2023" under the services category within the education and training services industry. Starting from 28th April 2023, organisations can apply to become Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agencies to support businesses in all sectors in investing in skills for growth. The tender deadline is set for 31st May 2023, with a specific webinar scheduled for 9th May to explain the application process and requirements. The procurement method is an open procedure with electronic and written submission methods.

This tender by the Department for Education presents a lucrative opportunity for organisations looking to deliver apprenticeships via a model placing apprentices with host employers. Businesses aiming to invest in skills development and foster diverse talent pipelines would be well-suited to compete in this tender. To participate, interested parties must ensure registration on the DfE eTendering Portal before the deadline. The contract period for selected agencies will run from 2nd October 2023 to 1st October 2024, offering a platform for sustained skills development initiatives in the UK.

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Notice Title

Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agencies Register Opening 2023

Notice Description

In February 2022 we launched our new Register of Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agencies. Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agencies help employers overcome structural barriers to making greater use of apprenticeships. They support businesses in all sectors to make a sustainable investment in the skills they need to grow and build a diverse talent pipeline for the future. We will be inviting applications from 28th April 2023 for more organisations to become Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agencies and we will be running a webinar on Tuesday 9th May at 12pm-1pm to explain the purpose of Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agencies, what organisations need to do to apply to become an agency and to cover some of the key information found within our published guidance documents. To register for the webinar, please email FlexiJob.AGENCIES@education.gov.uk Any organisation who wants to deliver apprenticeships, via a model where they place apprentices with host employers for the majority of their apprenticeship, must apply in this window. We have no plans to open an application window again after this time. For more information on Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agencies please visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/flexi-job-apprenticeship-offer. The application process will be run via the DfE eTendering Portal URL: https://education.app.jaggaer.com, therefore please ensure that your organisation has an account registered on the Jaggaer portal to access the opportunity. Please note that all information in this notice is indicative and subject to change.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agencies help employers overcome structural barriers to making greater use of apprenticeships. They support businesses in all sectors to make a sustainable investment in the skills they need to grow and build a diverse talent pipeline for the future.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c4f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012230-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2023 - 1 Oct 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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