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Apprenticeship Training and Assessment Framework 2025

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Award

01 Aug 2025 at 11:08

Tender

19 Nov 2024 at 17:35

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has recently completed its procurement process for the "Apprenticeship Training and Assessment Framework 2025", an initiative to establish a framework of high-quality apprenticeship training providers. This procurement, valued at £15,000,000, falls under the services category, specifically education and training services (CPV: 80000000). The procurement method was an open procedure, allowing a competitive bidding environment. The awarded contracts, active since 21st March 2025, involve multiple suppliers, including Apprentice Team Ltd and Blackburn College, aiming to provide valuable training resources within the UKD1 region.

This framework offers significant opportunities for growth among businesses involved in education and skills training. SMEs and large enterprises alike are well-positioned to compete and collaborate within this framework, potentially benefiting from the substantial demand for quality apprenticeship services. The inclusion of diverse suppliers reflects the Council's commitment to diversity and inclusion, aligning with businesses that share these values. Participating in this framework not only offers the potential for immediate contracts but also fosters long-term relationships with local authorities, thus driving sustainable business development within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeship Training and Assessment Framework 2025

Notice Description

The Council has established a framework of high quality Apprenticeship Training Providers in order to deliver a range of apprenticeships for its workforce, utilising the apprenticeship levy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council has established a framework of high quality Apprenticeship Training Providers in order to deliver a range of apprenticeships for its workforce, utilising the apprenticeship levy.

Renewal: Westmorland and Furness Council proposes an Invitation to Tender for a new Apprenticeships Framework for the period 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2029 (initial 4-year term plus 2 x optional extensions of up to 12 Months each).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04bd0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045179-2025
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Maxine Moran, Mrs Maxine Moran
Contact Email
maxine.moran@cumbria.gov.uk, maxine.moran@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7584538416

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
13
Supplier Names

APPRENTICE TEAM

BLACKBURN COLLEGE

CAPTIVA LEARNING

CMS VOCATIONAL TRAINING

EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

GEN II ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY TRAINING

IMPACT FUTURES TRAINING

JTL

KINGDOM ACADEMY

MARR CORPORATION LIMITED T/A T2 GROUP

MEDIPRO

SR SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANTS

THE TRAINING PLACE OF EXCELLENCE

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