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001364 - Apprenticeships and Police Training Entry Routes Framework

YPO

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21 Oct 2026 at 15:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 Oct 2026 at 14:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) intends to reprocure a national framework for apprenticeship training and associated services, for use by public sector customers. It has two planned strands: Lot 1 covers apprenticeship programmes aligned with Department for Work and Pensions and Skills England provision, including apprenticeship standards, foundation apprenticeships and apprenticeship units. Lot 2 is for police training entry routes: the Degree Holder Entry Programme, Police Constable Entry Programme and degree-holder route in professional policing. The work is education and training services. The framework is intended to be available nationally to public sector customers. YPO is seeking supplier input to refine its scope, structure and commercial approach before deciding how to proceed with the formal procurement.

The process is at planning stage; there is no invitation to tender yet. YPO is undertaking preliminary market engagement through a request for information, seeking views on the previous solution and input from potential new providers. It plans to discuss scope, terms and conditions, reporting, pricing, DWP funding rules and police-specific delivery requirements. A supplier webinar is also planned, with follow-up discussions possible. The engagement response deadline is stated as 12 November 2026 at 2pm, although YPO has recorded that this deadline is incorrect. YPO expects to advertise the procurement in January 2027, with a planned contract start of 7 June 2027 and a six-year term to 6 June 2033. The stated estimated framework value is £20 billion excluding VAT (£24 billion including VAT).

This framework may suit apprenticeship training providers able to deliver programmes across a national public sector customer base, as well as specialist providers of police entry-route training. Suppliers with a broad apprenticeship offer may be relevant to Lot 1, including delivery of apprenticeship standards, foundation apprenticeships and apprenticeship units. Providers experienced in police recruitment and professional policing education may be suited to Lot 2, covering the Degree Holder Entry Programme, Police Constable Entry Programme and degree-holder route. YPO is specifically seeking feedback from existing and prospective providers, including on market developments, pricing approaches, participation barriers, DWP funding rules and requirements for police training. This engagement is a chance to inform the design of the future framework; suppliers should prepare to explain their service coverage and practical delivery requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

001364 - Apprenticeships and Police Training Entry Routes Framework

Notice Description

YPO are reprocuring the 3rd iteration of their Apprenticeship and Associated Training Framework retaining national coverage available to all Public Sector customers. The scope of the framework will align with the Department of Working Pensions (DWP) and Skills England offering all apprenticeship programme types within Lot 1 including but not limited to Apprenticeship Standards, Foundation Apprenticeships and Apprenticeship Units and Lot 2 specifically tailored towards Police Training Entry Routes covering the: Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP), Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) and Degree in Professional Policing Holder routes.

Planning Information

YPO are looking to undertake preliminary market engagement with suppliers in this market to understand the key elements of the market and the support a national framework being provided to the Public Sector. Through this engagement, YPO is seeking supplier feedback on the proposed scope, structure, commercial approach and call-off arrangements, together with current market developments and any barriers to participation. Feedback will help YPO develop a future framework that is accessible, fit for purpose and be responsive to the needs of public sector customers and suppliers. The first stage of the engagement will be conducted through the completion of an RFI, whereby YPO are seeking feedback from providers on the previous solution as well as potential new providers to gain further understanding within this market to: expand the framework scope for apprenticeships training routes, review of the current Terms and Conditions and reporting requirements, understand the relevant pricing models, and gain further understanding of the processes involved in relation to the Department of Working Pensions (DWP) funding rules and the police specific requirements that support delivery of police training entry routes in order to ensure the new iteration is fit-for-purpose for the Public Sector to call off. As part of the engagement, YPO also intends to hold a supplier webinar providing guidance on using its Atamis procurement portal and support for providers in meeting registration and information requirements associated with the Central Digital Platform under the Procurement Act 2023. Further details, including the date and joining instructions, will be shared with interested providers. Please register your interest by contacting us at apprenticeships@ypo.co.uk and we will share a copy of the RFI document for your review and completion by the deadline 12th November 2026 – 2pm Please ensure the RFI request is made accordingly with the subject heading highlighted below: RFI Request 001364 – Apprenticeships and Police Training Entry Routes Framework Should YPO require additional information from providers following the RFI responses we will arrange for a follow up session remotely via Microsoft Teams at a convenient time for both parties concerned. Should YPO wish to proceed further a formal procurement process will be followed in accordance with YPO’s Contract procedure rules and in line with the Procurement Act 2023. Please note that any information is being sought without prejudice and without commitment. Following the initial PME stage YPO are intending to advertise this opportunity through Find a Tender in January 2027 with an estimated contract start date of the 7th June 2027. Please note whilst we strive to ensure all timescales are met the advertising date is indicative and can be subject to change without prior notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078d0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099589-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£20,000,000,000 Over £10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jan 20273 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2027 - 6 Jun 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 0XE
Postcode Area
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Further Information

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