--- title: "HCC01/25- Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training Provider Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0447e5a3-b81a-4bf0-bba8-5506f8abff67" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0447e5a3-b81a-4bf0-bba8-5506f8abff67" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0447e5a3-b81a-4bf0-bba8-5506f8abff67.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0447e5a3-b81a-4bf0-bba8-5506f8abff67.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - RESOURCES" published: "2025-02-26" --- # HCC01/25- Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training Provider Framework Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - RESOURCES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0447e5a3-b81a-4bf0-bba8-5506f8abff67 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0447e5a3-b81a-4bf0-bba8-5506f8abff67) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0447e5a3-b81a-4bf0-bba8-5506f8abff67.json) ## Summary Hertfordshire County Council is inviting bids for the "Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training Provider Framework" to deliver quality apprenticeships throughout Hertfordshire. Covering multiple industry categories, including health, finance, digital, and education, the framework will cater to various sectors such as Business, Leadership and Management; Legal; Digital; Health and Care Services; Education; Agriculture; Property and Engineering; and Community Protection. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the extended bid return deadline set for 7th March 2025 at 12:00 noon. The estimated total value of the framework over its potential four-year duration is up to £14,160,000, with the initial contract period starting on 16th August 2025 and ending on 15th August 2027, subject to possible extension. The council is seeking accredited providers listed on the Government's Apprenticeship Provider and Assessment Register. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, to secure long-term contracts within the apprenticeship training sector. Training providers that can offer flexibility and adapt to new apprenticeship standards will be well-positioned to benefit from this framework. The estimated £3,540,000 annual expenditure across multiple lots presents lucrative prospects for providers who specialise in diverse fields, from business and management to digital design and construction. Engaging in this procurement could help businesses expand their service offerings and establish important relationships with Hertfordshire County Council and its associated entities. Organisations interested in participating are encouraged to express their interest and access the full procurement documents via the e-tendering system. ## Notice THE COUNCIL IS EXTENDING THE BID RETURN DEADLINE TO FRIDAY 7TH MARCH 2025 12.00 (NOON) Hertfordshire County Council (the 'Council') - wishes to procure a Framework Agreement of external Training Providers who are accredited to A P A R (Apprenticeship Provider and Assessment Register) the Government's approved register- to deliver quality apprenticeships across a variety of areas throughout Hertfordshire. The Framework Agreement will be awarded and managed by Hertfordshire County Council on its own behalf of and on behalf of other Participating Bodies. The following contracting entities are 'Participating Bodies' for the purposes of this Framework Agreement: Any present or future trading arm, wholly owned company, mutual, joint venture, trust, and shared service of Hertfordshire County Council. Those Hertfordshire community, foundation, free, studio, voluntary aided and voluntary controlled schools and academies specified on the list set out on link to Schools within Appendix 3. All Hertfordshire Borough and District Councils. The Council intends for this Framework Agreement to be flexible and continue to meet the needs of the Council and the Participating Bodies as new apprenticeship Standards are approved by Government and therefore reserves the right to alter the Specification at any time and add any new apprenticeship Standards as they become available and request pricing for those apprenticeship standards from approved Training Providers to the Framework Agreement. The Services required under this Framework Agreement have been split into the following Lots, and Training Providers may bid for the Standards advertised within one, some or all of the Lots-The Training Provider will NOT be required to Bid for all the Standards advertised within any given Lot. Lot 1- Business, Leadership and Management Lot 2- Legal, Finance and Accounting Lot 3- Digital, Creative and Design Lot 4- Health and Care Services Lot 5- Education and Early Years Lot 6- Agriculture and Environmental Lot 7- Property, Construction and Engineering Lot 8- Community Protection The anticipated total annual joint expenditure for this Service over all Lots over the potential full duration of the Framework will be approximately: GBP 3,540,000.00. Therefore the estimated total value of the Framework over its lifetime could be up to GBP 14,160,000.00 The Contract Period for this Framework Agreement is an initial period of two (2) years with the option to extend by a further two (2) years . Therefore, the maximum duration of this Contract could be four years. unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Contract. Please note that the requirements of the Framework Agreement will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. In addition, there will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Ag... Additional information: Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to "express interest" which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. Please see VI.3) Additional information for further information of Contract Notice. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via the correspondence area in the e-Tendering system, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13929aba-36bc-4bd0-b66f-e687cf352189 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Aug 2025 - 15 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - RESOURCES | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG13 8DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Hertford Castle | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level ## Release History - 26 Feb 2025 at 10:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13929aba-36bc-4bd0-b66f-e687cf352189 - 24 Jan 2025 at 12:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13929aba-36bc-4bd0-b66f-e687cf352189 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13929aba-36bc-4bd0-b66f-e687cf352189 26th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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