--- title: "DfE Top Apprenticeship Employer Rankings - Early Supplier Engagement Event" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0c0b5384-97b6-45c2-9ab2-b4524fbd5a62" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c0b5384-97b6-45c2-9ab2-b4524fbd5a62" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c0b5384-97b6-45c2-9ab2-b4524fbd5a62.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c0b5384-97b6-45c2-9ab2-b4524fbd5a62.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2024-07-15" --- # DfE Top Apprenticeship Employer Rankings - Early Supplier Engagement Event Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c0b5384-97b6-45c2-9ab2-b4524fbd5a62 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c0b5384-97b6-45c2-9ab2-b4524fbd5a62) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c0b5384-97b6-45c2-9ab2-b4524fbd5a62.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is planning a public procurement process for the "DfE Top Apprenticeship Employer Awards - Early Supplier Engagement Event" under the category of Administration services. This opportunity aims to recognise and celebrate England's leading apprenticeship employers, focusing on the progression and diversity of apprentices. The event is scheduled for Tuesday 23rd July 2024, with an engagement end date of 22nd July 2024. The procurement process is in the planning stage, inviting suppliers to manage the rankings, entry criteria, quality assurance, and data analysis. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses interested in Administration and Event services, especially those experienced in managing large-scale rankings and administration processes. As the contract involves identifying and ranking top apprenticeship employers in England, suppliers with expertise in data-driven evaluations, event management, and content creation would be well-suited to compete. Interested businesses can register through the DfE's e-Sourcing Portal for further engagement and participation in this 1-year contract opportunity. ## Notice THIS NOTICE IS FOR PRIOR INFORMATION ONLY. IT IS NOT BINDING INDICATION OF OR COMMITMENT TO ANY FUTURE PROCUREMENT OR ACTIVITY. This early supplier engagement event will provide more information about what DfE are looking for and outline the Invitation to Tender process before the opportunity goes live. The event will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 23rd July 2024 at 13:00 (1pm). Please respond to this notice to register interest. Please contact me at hanna.berrada@education.gov.uk if you experience any issues registering for this event. The Apprenticeship Employer Rankings recognises and celebrates England's leading apprenticeship employers for their overall commitment to employing apprentices, their creation of new apprenticeships, the diversity of their new apprentices, and the progression of their apprentices onto further apprenticeships and employment. The appointed supplier will develop an end-to-end application process to identify and rank England's Top 100 Large Apprentice Employers and the Top 50 Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) apprentice employers. This will be a 1-year (12 month) contract. The rankings are entirely data-driven using information provided by apprenticeship employers and are specifically designed so that criteria reflect DfE priorities; for example, demonstrating the importance of successful completions and achievements on apprenticeship standards. The rankings are also designed to support potential apprentices, parents and careers advisers identify the best apprenticeship opportunities in England. The DfE are looking for an end-to-end Entries & Administration supplier that includes (but is not limited to): -Management of Top Apprenticeship Employer rankings. -Confirm entry criteria and application process. -Quality assurance of all entries and across the whole application process. -Compile final rankings and all associated resources. -Analyse and prepare detailed evaluation and data reports. -Design and Management of content and celebration events. -Develop and deliver 1-year activities, research, and benchmarking reports. -Develop and deliver webinars for employers and individuals and support promotional activities. -Develop sponsorship packages and meet sponsorship target in line with DfE guidance. Additional information: Please register interest through the link on the DfEs e-Sourcing Portal (Jaggaer). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a1ba10c-56c4-4516-8f1c-55838acd750d | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Jul 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 75100000 - Administration services - 79952000 - Event services ## Release History - 15 Jul 2024 at 09:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a1ba10c-56c4-4516-8f1c-55838acd750d - 15 Jul 2024 at 08:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ad82608-1213-47b5-b44a-f2d1febaafb7 - 15 Jul 2024 at 08:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29620b66-2452-4715-afc2-5e66bea7d1ac - 15 Jul 2024 at 08:43 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c68e252-c2f9-4081-a627-b1b7fe2afbdc - 15 Jul 2024 at 08:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab78c68-e84d-4789-acbd-1d485e97d696 - 15 Jul 2024 at 08:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc42a68f-41ca-4838-b598-6e678210632c - 15 Jul 2024 at 08:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2730272-1547-4949-bbe0-d44e6518b89f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a1ba10c-56c4-4516-8f1c-55838acd750d 15th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ad82608-1213-47b5-b44a-f2d1febaafb7 15th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29620b66-2452-4715-afc2-5e66bea7d1ac 15th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c68e252-c2f9-4081-a627-b1b7fe2afbdc 15th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab78c68-e84d-4789-acbd-1d485e97d696 15th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc42a68f-41ca-4838-b598-6e678210632c 15th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2730272-1547-4949-bbe0-d44e6518b89f 15th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://education.app.jaggaer.com/go/995459200190B580BB64 Opportunity link on Jaggaer - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/13280998-4af8-4c52-8bee-52c9afdfe686 n/a - https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Link to register on Jaggaer (instructions attached) ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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