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title: "LPS CORP - Provision of Social Work Degree Apprenticeship - Apprenticeship Levy - RFQ 15224519"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-06-21"
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# LPS CORP - Provision of Social Work Degree Apprenticeship - Apprenticeship Levy - RFQ 15224519

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1988df07-bc43-4500-b284-379a7922d725

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## Summary

The recent procurement process initiated by Lancashire County Council focuses on the provision of Social Work Degree Apprenticeship training and is classified under education and training services. The tender, identified as SG/CORP/LCC/19/855, has a total value of £1,200,000 and was published on 7 January 2019. The tendering stage is complete, having ended on 5 February 2019, with the contract period running from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2023. The selected supplier for this framework agreement is the University of Central Lancashire, located in Preston, in the North West of the UK.

This opportunity presents significant potential for organisations in the education and training sector, particularly those that are registered as MAIN PROVIDERS on the ESFA's UK Register of Learning Providers. Given the restricted procurement method, businesses that have already completed the necessary due diligence and capability assessments will find this an ideal opportunity to expand their service offerings. Companies focused on apprenticeship training and capable of delivering high-quality educational programmes would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future contracts, contributing to the skills development landscape in the UK.

## Notice

The tender will be awarded under a single supplier framework agreement to deliver a Social Work Degree Apprenticeship. This is for apprenticeship training funded via the Apprenticeship Levy in response to service needs. The courses will develop knowledge, skills and behaviours in accordance to the apprenticeship standards that have been approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships. Additional information: The Invitation to Tender stage is restricted to those organisations that have been awarded a place on the ESFA's (Education and Skills Funding Agency) UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP) as a MAIN PROVIDER, who successfully completed both the Due Diligence AND Capacity and Capability Questions against the Market Entry Pre-Qualification Process published in September 2016, re-opened March 2017. If you are unsure as to your current status on the ESFA's register you must contact the ESFA directly to clarify. Bids WILL NOT be accepted from any organisation that: a) Is not already on the ESFA Register of Training Providers as a MAIN PROVIDER b) Did not complete both of the requirements stated above (due diligence and capacity AND capability)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd0bd9df-5273-428c-8e38-3ffd052ac5f0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2019 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd0bd9df-5273-428c-8e38-3ffd052ac5f0
- 7 Jan 2019 at 10:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1c037c6-ea83-45f8-bd05-e59ed2b2ca23

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd0bd9df-5273-428c-8e38-3ffd052ac5f0
  21st June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1c037c6-ea83-45f8-bd05-e59ed2b2ca23
  7th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e
  To apply please use the link below

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