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title: "The Provision of Apprenticeship Training and Assessment"
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# The Provision of Apprenticeship Training and Assessment

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1779ac7f-9a2e-44c4-abeb-5fab05bae83d

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## Summary

Sefton Council is conducting a procurement process for "The Provision of Apprenticeship Training and Assessment," focusing on vocational training services. Located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, the procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 1st May 2017 and end on 30th April 2018. The total contract value amounts to £600,000, and the tender period concluded on 10th March 2017. The procurement method employed for this tender is an Open procedure, allowing for broad participation from suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for training and educational organisations, particularly those specialising in vocational training and assessment services. Businesses that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By partnering as Lead or Reserve Training Providers, these organisations can contribute to the ongoing development of apprentices in the region, enhancing their reputation and expanding their client base in the educational sector.

## Notice

Sefton Council is looking for Lead Training Providers to work in close collaboration with the apprenticeship team to ensure a continued and sustained positive customer experience. Lead Training Providers will be responsible for delivering the following provision: * To provide the delivery of apprenticeship training and on-programme assessments (for both frameworks and standards). * For apprenticeship standards this also includes end-point assessments. This is to ensure the required skills, knowledge and behaviours have been learnt throughout an apprenticeship standard. The Council intends to seek a Lead Training Provider and a Reserve Provider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d89ba30-c88a-441d-b646-c4d131ca3263 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3UU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | ASPIRE, ACHIEVE, ADVANCE; ASSET TRAINING & CONSULTANCY; HUGH BAIRD COLLEGE; PROGRESS TO EXCELLENCE; TRN (TRAIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2017 at 09:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d89ba30-c88a-441d-b646-c4d131ca3263

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d89ba30-c88a-441d-b646-c4d131ca3263
  16th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a9cdd581-55ed-e611-80dc-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sefton.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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