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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for Apprenticeship Learning Providers"
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# Dynamic Purchasing System for Apprenticeship Learning Providers

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1eac0a7a-3925-4047-987f-84096e4c2515

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council is launching a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Apprenticeship Learning Providers, with an estimated value of £787,000 per annum. The procurement, classified under vocational training services, is currently at the Tender stage and was published on 21 May 2018. The DPS will be operational for four years, with a potential extension of another four years. Interested parties should note that the tender period closes on 20 May 2022, after which new applicants can still join the DPS if their performance meets the required standards.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for vocational training providers, particularly those that offer apprenticeship programmes. Businesses that are well-suited for this tender include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the education and training sector. By participating in the DPS, these organisations can secure contracts with multiple local authorities in the East of England, enhancing their growth prospects and fostering valuable partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council are inviting suitably qualified applicants to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Apprenticeship Learning Providers. The DPS will be available for use by the following Local Authorities (Clients) Suffolk County Council, Mid Suffolk District Council, Babergh District Council, Forest Heath District Council, St Edmundsbury District Council, Suffolk Coastal District Council, Waveney District Council and any successor Authority's. The estimated quantity of Services to be purchased using the DPS between all Contracting Authorities named above is in the range of PS787,000 per annum. However, SCC provide no representations or guarantees regarding the quantity of Services to be purchased. The period of the DPS will be 4 Years plus an option to extend for up to a further 4 years. New applicants can join the DPS during the course of the duration. Please note should performance not be compliant with the DPS Tender Terms and Conditions, applicants may be removed from the DPS. Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5442877e-5434-481d-9e46-ddaca970c2b6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 May 2022 - 22 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £787,000 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 21 May 2018 at 17:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5442877e-5434-481d-9e46-ddaca970c2b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5442877e-5434-481d-9e46-ddaca970c2b6
  21st May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.suffolksourcing.uk
  Suffolk Sourcing E-Tendering system

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