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DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)

Department for the Economy

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Aug 2025 at 17:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

19 May 2025 at 15:54

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for the Economy (DfE) in Northern Ireland has completed the awarding process for the ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25). This programme falls under the education and training services category and is applicable in the United Kingdom, primarily within Northern Ireland. With an award contract signed on 31st July 2025, the programme is set to run from 4th August 2025 to 3rd August 2029. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, under the light-touch regime, and has a gross contract value of £216 million. The programme's primary goal is to facilitate Level 2 and Level 3 apprenticeship training for individuals employed for a minimum of 21 hours per week, with financial support covering off-the-job training for all eligible apprentices.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in education and training services, with a focus on enhancing skill sets through apprenticeships. Organisations adept in providing structured apprenticeship frameworks, learner engagement, and training delivery are well-suited to compete in this environment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand in the educational sector may find the diverse requirements of the programme advantageous, leveraging their agility and local network strength. Given the broad range of industry sectors supported, there's potential for companies to cultivate partnerships, increase service offerings, and strengthen their presence in the Northern Irish educational landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)

Notice Description

The Department for the Economy (DfE) is seeking suppliers for the delivery of ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 (Apps25) programme. The Apps25 programme provides Level 2 and Level 3 apprenticeship training provision for employed people who are contracted to work a minimum of 21 hours or more per week. The programme provides an opportunity to work towards completing an industry approved apprenticeship framework at Level 2 and/or level 3. The core components of the framework include Employee Rights and Responsibilities, a relevant competence-based qualification, a knowledge-based qualification (or a combined qualification, as appropriate), and Essential Skills, if required. The Buyer will fund the cost of the off-the-job training up to the amounts specified in the pricing schedule for all eligible apprentices, and across all supported sectors at Levels 2 and 3.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051769
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052178-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

80211000 - Technical secondary education services

80212000 - Vocational secondary education services

80310000 - Youth education services

80330000 - Safety education services

80340000 - Special education services

80500000 - Training services

80520000 - Training facilities

80521000 - Training programme services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

80531100 - Industrial training services

80531200 - Technical training services

80532000 - Management training services

80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services

80533100 - Computer training services

80533200 - Computer courses

80540000 - Environmental training services

80550000 - Safety training services

80560000 - Health and first-aid training services

80561000 - Health training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£180,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for the Economy
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8FD
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
30
Supplier Names

21TRAINING LIMITED

Advanced Courses Ltd

BRYSON ENERGY

CLANRYE GROUP LIMITED

COALISLAND TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED

CRAFT TRAINING LTD

Clear Dental Care (NI) Ltd

D.F.P.F. LTD

DERRY YOUTH AND COMMUNITY WORKSHOP LIMITED

Dennison Commercials Ltd

Electrical Training Trust

GLOBAL HORIZON SKILLS LTD

Gaelchúrsaí Ltd

IMPACT TRAINING (N.I) LIMITED

INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED

LIMESTONE YOUTH TRAINING PROJECT LIMITED

LOUGHVIEW TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED

MCKINNEY SAFETY CENTRE LIMITED

NETWORK PERSONNEL LTD

NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED

OBERON TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

RIVERPARK TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (NI) LTD

RUTLEDGE TRAINING LTD

SPRINGBOARD OPPORTUNITIES LIMITED

SPRINGVALE TRAINING LTD

STEER TRAINING ACADEMY LTD

Skilled NI

TRANSPORT TRAINING BOARD FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

Upskill NI

WORKFORCE TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED

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