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Specialist Academic Support for Railway Operations Apprenticeships

The University of Keele

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12 Aug 2024 at 18:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Keele has initiated a tender process for the provision of Specialist Academic Support for Railway Operations Apprenticeships, under the Higher Education Services category. The contract, valued at £500,000, is to deliver comprehensive support services for the SLA (Railway Ops) apprenticeship programme starting in October 2024. This opportunity spans three years with possible extensions up to October 2029. The tender deadline is set for 13 September 2024, and submissions must be made electronically. The contract entails two annual start points for up to 50 learners, with flexibility to extend the service period based on university discretion. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 13 September 2024 and the start of the award period on 16 October 2024.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in higher education and vocational training, particularly those with expertise in rail sector apprenticeships. Given the demand for advanced training services, companies proficient in delivering high-quality, customised educational solutions are well-suited to participate. The project requires service providers to demonstrate substantial knowledge, experience, effective service delivery methodologies, and adherence to data security protocols. Eligible businesses must be listed on the Apprenticeship Provider and Assessment Register and meet OFSTED inspection standards. This contract offers a chance for educational service providers to expand their portfolios and establish a long-term partnership with Keele University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Academic Support for Railway Operations Apprenticeships

Notice Description

Tenders are invited for the provision of Specialist Academic Support for Railway Operations Apprenticeships. Since 2019, Keele University has been delivering a Senior Leader Apprenticeship and seeks to extend its provision to provide a specialist award for rail sector leaders, hereafter the SLA (Railway Ops). The University wishes to offer two specialist rail operators start points on the apprenticeship in February and September, for a maximum of 50 learners (25 per start point) per academic year. The Service Provider will be required to provide a comprehensive set of support services to the SLA (Railway Ops) in accordance with the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract will run for a period of three years with options to extend for two further periods of one year. The decision of whether to take up the extension options will be down to the absolute discretion of the University. The estimated total value of the contract over its duration (including the extension options if these are taken up) is PS500,000 excluding VAT. Main reasons for the decision not to sub-divide the contract into lots: Given the need for one Service Provider to co-ordinate the delivery of all of the services required, the contract has not been divided into lots.

Options: Options to extend for two further periods of one year until 15/10/2029.

Renewal: Options to extend for two further periods of one year until 15/10/2029.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048a1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025509-2024
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

80300000 - Higher education services

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Oct 2024 - 15 Oct 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The University of Keele
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KEELE, STAFFORDSHIRE
Postcode
ST5 5NB
Postcode Area
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Further Information

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