--- title: "Apprenticeship and Executive Education Programmes Support Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2e2d55de-b9cc-4156-a232-f450447b6073" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2e2d55de-b9cc-4156-a232-f450447b6073" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2e2d55de-b9cc-4156-a232-f450447b6073.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2e2d55de-b9cc-4156-a232-f450447b6073.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF READING" published: "2019-08-20" --- # Apprenticeship and Executive Education Programmes Support Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF READING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e2d55de-b9cc-4156-a232-f450447b6073 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2e2d55de-b9cc-4156-a232-f450447b6073) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2e2d55de-b9cc-4156-a232-f450447b6073.json) ## Summary The University of Reading is procuring support services for its Apprenticeship and Executive Education programmes, designated under ID UOR-PRO-20-001. This tender, categorized under management-related services, has a total contract value of £3 million with a minimum value of £2 million. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with bids accepted until 23 September 2019. The contract is set to commence on 15 November 2019 and will continue until 30 November 2028, specifically aimed at providers capable of managing project operations and engaging with the apprenticeship sector. The location for delivery is identified under postal code RG6 in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with submissions required through the in-tend platform. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in management consultancy, education, and training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in project management and external stakeholder engagement could be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will be tasked with enhancing the delivery of approved training programmes and managing critical business development activities, making it an ideal opportunity for firms looking to expand their footprint in the educational services sector. ## Notice The University is a registered Approved Training Provider (RoATP) delivering Apprenticeship Levy programmes through Henley Business School at levels 5, 6 and 7. The University wishes to appoint a single, experienced external Provider to; 1. Manage the effective operation and delivery of the Project Management Office. 2. External Engagement with the Apprenticeship sector, 3. Account Management and Business Development. For the full specification please refer to document Invitation to Tender (schedule 2). Available once you have registered an interest in the tender through in-tend. Additional information: Please go to www.in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading and click on tenders and then express interest. 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Delivery Notes To be submitted through intend www.in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f82a363-8900-47bd-9767-acc3e95fc164 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 20 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Nov 2019 - 30 Nov 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF READING | | Locality | BERKS | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | RG6 | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79420000 - Management-related services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services ## Release History - 20 Aug 2019 at 15:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f82a363-8900-47bd-9767-acc3e95fc164 - 20 Aug 2019 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f82a363-8900-47bd-9767-acc3e95fc164 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f82a363-8900-47bd-9767-acc3e95fc164 20th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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