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Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers

Lancashire County Council

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Award

20 Jun 2025 at 10:11

Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the 'Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers,' a tender focusing on education and training services. This procurement opportunity, with an industry category of services, was conducted under an open procedure. The process has now moved from the tender stage to award, with contracts signed as of 9th June 2025. The services cover various sectors such as Social Care Services, Transport and Logistics, and Digital Apprenticeships, among others. The geographical focus is the region of UKD4, and the procurement is governed by the legal framework CELEX 32014L0024.

This tender offers businesses specializing in educational and vocational training services an excellent opportunity to engage with a large public sector client. With a framework divided into 21 lots and awarded through quality-focused criteria, up-and-coming training providers listed on the Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register (APAR) can benefit from leveraging their expertise to fulfil public contracts. SMEs with good or outstanding Ofsted ratings are particularly well-suited to bid for these opportunities to expand their business and impact the regional training landscape. The framework allows for contracts to be extended, providing long-term engagement up to four years, with a total contract value estimated at £12,000,000.

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Notice Title

Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers

Notice Description

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Lot Information

School's (Non-Teaching)

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Social Care Services

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Leadership and Management Degree

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Transport and Logistics

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Civil Engineering and Electrical

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Construction and the Built Environment

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Cultural Services

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Business and Administration

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Leadership and Project Management

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Digital

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Digital Degree

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Legal Masters Degree

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Health and Science Degree

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Public Health Degree

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Health and Science

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Youth Support Worker

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Youth Worker Degree

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Legal Executive

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Creative Digital Degree

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Digital Engineering

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

AI Degree

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e1cd
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033957-2025
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: SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 80 - Education and training services
CPV Codes: 80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £10,520,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 20 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline: 20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 9 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Complete
Lots Status: Cancelled
Awards Status: Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status: Active

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: Lancashire County Council
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Buyer Location

Locality: PRESTON
Postcode: PR1 0LD
Postcode Area: Preston
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3): TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location: TLD North West (England), TLD4 Lancashire
Local Authority: Preston
Electoral Ward: City Centre
Westminster Constituency: Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers

5

Supplier Names

Blackpool & The Fylde College

Burnley College

Nelson & Colne College

TRS Training Ltd

UCLAN - University of Central Lancashire

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