--- title: "Apprenticeship Training Framework for the University of Birmingham - finance standards" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-167c311c-9b9f-45ec-85cb-4b5cd9828ade" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-167c311c-9b9f-45ec-85cb-4b5cd9828ade" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-167c311c-9b9f-45ec-85cb-4b5cd9828ade.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-167c311c-9b9f-45ec-85cb-4b5cd9828ade.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2019-11-13" --- # Apprenticeship Training Framework for the University of Birmingham - finance standards Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-167c311c-9b9f-45ec-85cb-4b5cd9828ade [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-167c311c-9b9f-45ec-85cb-4b5cd9828ade) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-167c311c-9b9f-45ec-85cb-4b5cd9828ade.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is initiating a tender for the "Apprenticeship Training Framework for the University of Birmingham - finance standards" to engage apprentices within its Finance Department over the next three years, part of a strategy to nurture local talent. The procurement is currently in the active stage, having a tender period set to close on 22nd November 2019. The procurement method is open, allowing all interested parties to participate, and deliveries will be directed to the university's address in Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT. The contract is expected to commence on 1st December 2019, lasting until 30th April 2022, focusing on education and training services as the main procurement category, under a recurrent procurement type. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in apprenticeship training, especially those listed on the Education Skills Funding Agency's Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the University seeks providers that can comply with the Apprenticeship funding rules. Given the focus on developing local talent, businesses that can demonstrate effective training capabilities at levels 2 to 5 of Apprenticeship Standards will have a distinct advantage. ## Notice The University of Birmingham is planning to engage a number of apprentices in the Finance Department over the next 3 years in support of the University strategy to develop local talent and support entry points into the University talent pipeline. In addition the University will utilise apprenticeship training for existing staff where a role clearly meets the definition of an apprentice. The University wishes to use the Apprenticeship Levy paid by it to discharge eligible training costs charged by the Training Provider, and by other training providers, in connection with apprenticeship training provided to: * Employees currently employed by the University; and * Employees to be recruited by the University to commence employment October 2019 and thereafter. (in each case "Apprentices") undertaking Apprenticeship Frameworks and Standards normally at Apprenticeship Levels 2, 3, 4 and 5. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home The supplier must be an apprenticeship training provider that is on the Education Skills Funding Agency, Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP) and will be on the register at all material times. The provider will ensure compliance with the Apprenticeship funding rules for training providers as published and revised from time to time by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) or any similar or replacement body. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b55393d1-a0ea-4584-83b5-9338788c3783 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 30 Apr 2022 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | EDGBASTON | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 13 Nov 2019 at 10:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b55393d1-a0ea-4584-83b5-9338788c3783 - 13 Nov 2019 at 10:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b55393d1-a0ea-4584-83b5-9338788c3783 - 29 Oct 2019 at 16:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b55393d1-a0ea-4584-83b5-9338788c3783 - 25 Oct 2019 at 14:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b55393d1-a0ea-4584-83b5-9338788c3783 - 19 Sep 2019 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b55393d1-a0ea-4584-83b5-9338788c3783 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b55393d1-a0ea-4584-83b5-9338788c3783 13th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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