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title: "Development of an Employer Quality Mark for Apprenticeships"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-11147683-0153-4e4f-8ffa-725c0d697f1b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2017-03-09"
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# Development of an Employer Quality Mark for Apprenticeships

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11147683-0153-4e4f-8ffa-725c0d697f1b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the development of an Employer Quality Mark for Apprenticeships, initiated by the Department for Transport in London, United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under business services related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and security, was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The tender period ended on 15th February 2017, and the contract awarded is valued at £30,000, with the contract period extending from 24th February 2017 to 30th April 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their services in the apprenticeship sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, training, and quality assurance. Companies with expertise in workforce development, skills training, and compliance would be well-suited to compete for future contracts in this domain. Engaging in such initiatives can enable these businesses to establish a reputable presence and potentially increase their client base within the growing apprenticeship framework.

## Notice

This is a contribution to a joint venture between Investors in People, the Skills Funding Agency, DfE and DfT through its Strategic Transport Apprenticeship Taskforce.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c4006b3-da9e-493b-a11c-36bf2196eec8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2017 - 30 Apr 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INVESTORS IN PEOPLE COMMUNITY INTEREST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2017 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c4006b3-da9e-493b-a11c-36bf2196eec8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c4006b3-da9e-493b-a11c-36bf2196eec8
  9th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00860e12-0353-4b38-9798-521f746a814a
  Award Letter

## Provenance

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