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title: "Provision of Apprenticeships Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-12001327-d347-43c3-8919-4632c918d2f1"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY"
published: "2018-03-11"
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# Provision of Apprenticeships Services

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12001327-d347-43c3-8919-4632c918d2f1

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## Summary

The East Sussex Fire Authority is seeking to engage contractors for the "Provision of Apprenticeship Services" within the education and training services sector. This public procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 20 April 2018. The total contract value is estimated at £250,000, with a minimum contract value of £150,000. The anticipated contract period is from 21 May 2018 to 20 May 2021, and the tender encompasses a variety of apprenticeship levels, aimed at enhancing training across multiple skill areas.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in education and vocational training services, particularly those that offer apprenticeship programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process has identified them as suitable contenders. Companies that provide diverse training solutions, ranging from technical to personal development training, are well-placed to compete for this contract and contribute to the upskilling of the workforce in the region.

## Notice

The government announced the apprenticeship levy in the Summer Budget 2015, with an introduction date of April 2017. As a service we are committed to the government's expectation that the public sector will lead the way in the offering of apprenticeships. ESFRS's short term plan is to use apprenticeships to upskill current employed staff, although in the medium to long term, the intention is to use apprenticeships as incentives in future recruitment options, and we therefore see apprenticeships as a long term investment. Our apprenticeship programme is likely to include a range of topics over a range of skill levels including intermediate, advanced and higher apprenticeships up to level 5. We require support to achieve this aim.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d35cf0ac-c9d7-4941-ad8d-fd572d1b4837 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 May 2018 - 20 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| 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 | EAST SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 2DZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80520000 - Training facilities
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
- 80531100 - Industrial training services
- 80531200 - Technical training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2018 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d35cf0ac-c9d7-4941-ad8d-fd572d1b4837

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d35cf0ac-c9d7-4941-ad8d-fd572d1b4837
  11th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=23580&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/39167
  User / Company

## Provenance

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