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Apprenticeships Training Marketplace Extension Notice

The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service

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15 Nov 2024 at 14:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Minister for the Cabinet Office, acting through Crown Commercial Service (CCS), has initiated a tender process for the Apprenticeships Training Marketplace Extension Notice under the ID RM6102. This procurement process falls under the education and training services category, classified by the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) 80000000. The procurement opportunity is geographically located in the UK with a significant total estimated value of £800 million. The procurement stage is currently active, within the tender period set to conclude on 27 October 2028. This Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) has been extended multiple times, now totalling 9 years and 7 months, allowing suppliers to request participation within this timeframe. Potential bidders are required to adhere to the Light Touch Regime (LTR) according to Regulations 74-76 of PCR2015, and ensure electronic submissions per the specified submission methods.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in education and training services, especially Apprenticeship Training and related services. It presents a lucrative potential market as it involves providing services to central government departments, wider public sector organisations, and charities across the UK. The tender is ideal for suppliers registered with the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) on the Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP) Register or the Register of End Point Assessment Organisations (RoEPAO). Businesses with the capability to offer comprehensive apprenticeship services and end-point assessments that comply with the set standards would find this opportunity advantageous. Additionally, the dynamic and extensive period of the DPS gives suppliers flexibility and continuity in service provision, contributing to long-term business sustainability and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apprenticeships Training Marketplace Extension Notice

Notice Description

CCS set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for a period of 48 months with the extension option of 24 months. A further extension period of 43 months has been implemented. The total duration of this DPS is 9 years and 7 months and the end date is 27 October 2028. Bidders can request to participate for this DPS for its 115 month duration including any extension periods. This DPS is being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR), and is subject to limited regulations, in accordance with Regulations 74-76 PCR2015. This DPS provides central government and wider public sector with the opportunity to procure services within the scope of the existing and new Apprenticeship Standards for England (SASE) live Frameworks, Apprenticeships Standards, End Point Assessments (EPAs); and related services via a number of Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) registered suppliers on the Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP) Register and or the Register of EPA Organisations (RoEPAO). CCS reserve the right to reduce, extend or terminate the DPS period at any time during its life time; as set out in the terms of the DMP Agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supplier shall have the ability to provide Apprenticeship Training and related services to all UK central government departments, wider public sector organisations and charities.

Renewal: Customers may enter into a contract with a Supplier for a period of their determining which may exceed the RM6102 Apprenticeships Training Dynamic Marketplace DMP Agreement, should this Agreement be terminated at any time the flexibility of the Contracting period allows Customers (Buyers) to determine appropriate contracting timelines required to enable the Supplier to meet Customer needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b6e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037043-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 20283 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Mar 2019 - 27 Oct 2028 Over 5 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 Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

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