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Framework for the Delivery of Modern Apprenticeships to North Ayrshire Council

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

13 Oct 2020 at 00:00

Tender

12 Jun 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council is conducting a tender for a framework to deliver Modern Apprenticeships, which includes Business Administration and Social Services (Children and Young People) apprenticeships. This procurement is classified under the services category and follows an open procedure. The submission deadline for bids is set for 14th July 2020, with the award period commencing on the same day. The projects aim to recruit up to 25 Business Administration apprentices and 10 Social Services apprentices within the North Ayrshire region, specifically targeting local providers who can enhance core skills for these roles.

This tender presents significant opportunities for training providers and educational institutions looking to expand their offerings in apprenticeship delivery. Businesses with expertise in apprenticeship training, particularly those specialising in business administration or social services, will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. With a valuation of £106,800 for Business Administration and £52,800 for Social Services, successful bidders can contribute to workforce development in the region while securing substantial contracts. Firms that can demonstrate relevant experience and hold necessary accreditations will be especially competitive in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Delivery of Modern Apprenticeships to North Ayrshire Council

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) require to go to market to find a suitable provider/s to deliver Modern Apprenticeships, including any core skills required /enhancements, for the following: Business Administration apprentices Social Services (Children and Young People) apprentices

Lot Information

Business Administration Apprenticeships

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) require to go to market to find a suitable provider/s to deliver Modern Apprenticeships, including any core skills required /enhancements, for the following: Up to 25 x Business Administration ("BA") apprentices for recruitment intake 2020-21. These will be predominantly SCQF5, however there may be some SCQF6

Renewal: 12 month + 12 month extension available

Social Services (Children and Young People) Apprenticeships

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) require to go to market to find a suitable provider/s to deliver Modern Apprenticeships, including any core skills required /enhancements, for the following: Up to 10 x Social Services (Children and Young People) ("SS") Level 3 Framework for recruitment intake 2020-21.

Renewal: 12 month + 12 month extension available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000621942
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397221
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£159,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294324730

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388200
    Framework for the Delivery of Modern Apprenticeships to North Ayrshire Council - North Ayrshire Council (NAC) require to go to market to find a suitable provider/s to deliver Modern Apprenticeships, including any core skills required /enhancements, for the following: Business Administration apprentices Social Services (Children and Young People) apprentices
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397221
    Framework for the Delivery of Modern Apprenticeships to North Ayrshire Council - North Ayrshire Council (NAC) require to go to market to find a suitable provider/s to deliver Modern Apprenticeships, including any core skills required /enhancements, for the following: Business Administration apprentices Social Services (Children and Young People) apprentices

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