--- title: "Appraisal of the modelling methodology for the long-term apprenticeship model" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-293cbecb-8760-468f-b2b2-6366db9c058f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-293cbecb-8760-468f-b2b2-6366db9c058f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-293cbecb-8760-468f-b2b2-6366db9c058f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-293cbecb-8760-468f-b2b2-6366db9c058f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2017-03-02" --- # Appraisal of the modelling methodology for the long-term apprenticeship model Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-293cbecb-8760-468f-b2b2-6366db9c058f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-293cbecb-8760-468f-b2b2-6366db9c058f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-293cbecb-8760-468f-b2b2-6366db9c058f.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is seeking bids for an open tender titled "Appraisal of the modelling methodology for the long-term apprenticeship model". This procurement process falls under the research and development services industry and is based in London, England. The tender period is open until 17 March 2017, and successful bidders will execute a contract starting from 1 April 2017 to 31 May 2017. The estimated contract value is £15,000 with an opportunity focus on the evaluation of existing apprenticeship funding models in light of upcoming legislative changes. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, economic modelling, and research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given the emphasis on their suitability for this contract. Companies with expertise in economic forecasting and statistical modelling will find themselves well-aligned with the project's objectives, which include evaluating existing models and suggesting improvements to better meet future demands for apprenticeship funding. ## Notice See 'Attachments' for a word version of this description. In spring 2017 the way the government funds apprenticeships in England is changing. Some employers will be required to contribute to a new apprenticeship levy and there will changes to the funding for apprenticeship training for all employers. Employers in all sectors will pay the apprenticeship levy if their pay bill is more than PS3 million each year. The levy will be paid to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) through the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) process and it is expected the levy will fund all government spending on apprenticeship training. The link below provides further details of how the levy will work and explains the principles that apprentieceship funding will operate on from 1 May 2017. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-levy-how-it-will-work The introduction of the levy and the changes to the funding system presents a significant challenge to the way the DfE forecasts apprenticeships starts and funding requirements. A forecasting model has been developed in-house to project apprenticeship starts and costs in both levy and non-levy paying employers for the period 2017-18 to 2020-21. The projections will be used to understand the demands on the apprenticeship budget primarily for the purposes of the financial control of apprenticeship spending. OBJECTIVES The aim of the project is to review the design of the model, consider if the model is fit for purpose, and whether other approaches might improve the quality and capability of the model. The project should satisfy the two core objectives below: 1. Evaluate the model design with respect to: a. The data sources available to the DfE with information relevant to predicting future apprenticeships starts and costs at both levy and non-levy paying employers. b. The other modelling approaches available to forecast future starts and costs. c. The other economic and statistical modelling techniques that could be employed to make best use of the data sources and other information available. 2. Advise on how any alternative or additional approaches could be implemented that would enhance the model, with an estimate/understanding of the benefits they would have on the starts and costs projections. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ad66af-dd75-4c25-8855-c3f2e052545d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 May 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 2 Mar 2017 at 14:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ad66af-dd75-4c25-8855-c3f2e052545d - 23 Feb 2017 at 12:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ad66af-dd75-4c25-8855-c3f2e052545d - 20 Feb 2017 at 10:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ad66af-dd75-4c25-8855-c3f2e052545d - 20 Feb 2017 at 10:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ad66af-dd75-4c25-8855-c3f2e052545d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ad66af-dd75-4c25-8855-c3f2e052545d 2nd March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/595a8530-a4ac-4775-b47c-724c346dc215 Invitation to tender letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e648c5f-1cf2-4153-aca7-2f8b375f682e Description of service (Word version) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/03a7d405-6f2d-47a0-a01a-6067389a063e Question and Answer document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00059ebb-07c5-445f-93d3-07f2c2436042 Question and Answer document updated 2.3.17 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-levy-how-it-will-work ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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