--- title: "Greater Cambridge Partnership Apprenticeship Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2fcbc4f8-f660-4090-8895-cb79417053aa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2fcbc4f8-f660-4090-8895-cb79417053aa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2fcbc4f8-f660-4090-8895-cb79417053aa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2fcbc4f8-f660-4090-8895-cb79417053aa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LGSS ON BEHALF OF GREATER CAMBRIDGE PARTNERSHIP" published: "2018-08-24" --- # Greater Cambridge Partnership Apprenticeship Service Buyer: LGSS ON BEHALF OF GREATER CAMBRIDGE PARTNERSHIP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fcbc4f8-f660-4090-8895-cb79417053aa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2fcbc4f8-f660-4090-8895-cb79417053aa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2fcbc4f8-f660-4090-8895-cb79417053aa.json) ## Summary The Greater Cambridge Partnership is seeking a provider for its Apprenticeship Service, aimed at promoting apprenticeships to employers and providing ongoing support. The procurement, classified under the 'Youth education services' sector, is currently in the Tender stage and has an end date for submissions set for 27 September 2018. This contract is valued at £300,000, with a minimum threshold of £150,000, and is expected to last for 2 years, with a potential extension of an additional 2 years. The main activity will be conducted in the East of England, specifically in Cambridge. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services and workforce development. Companies that specialise in apprenticeship schemes, educational consultancy, and training services could greatly benefit from this contract, as it involves collaboration with local schools and businesses to enhance apprenticeship programmes. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in demonstrating the value of apprenticeships in supporting economic growth and social mobility, thereby gaining a foothold in a vital sector within the Greater Cambridge economy. ## Notice Greater Cambridge Partnership requires a service that will work with employers to promote apprenticeships and provide ongoing support. There is a need to help businesses develop a more detailed understanding of the positive impact apprenticeship schemes can have on business and wider business growth In doing so, the service will work to provide practical examples of how employers have overcome barriers and explain how apprenticeships can be designed around the skill needs of the business. There will be a focus on working with existing educational establishments that are supporting young people and local businesses. The service will shape its programme of activity so as to directly support business, schools and potential apprentices to actively engage in apprenticeship programmes and support them to understand the benefits of doing so. As part of this, the service will operate across sectors vital to the further growth of the Greater Cambridge economy and demonstrate the benefits apprenticeships offer in supporting access to work, training and social mobility therefore demonstrating what an important role apprenticeships play in supporting continued economic growth. This Contract is for 2 years, with an option to extend for 24 months making 4 years in total. The link to the opportunity and the relevant documentation can be found at the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c44649c4-49a5-e811-80ed-005056b64545 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21eae45b-1c8b-4a49-9dd1-fd802f910537 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 30 Oct 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | 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 | LGSS ON BEHALF OF GREATER CAMBRIDGE PARTNERSHIP | | Locality | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB3 0AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Cambridge | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Cambridge | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80310000 - Youth education services ## Release History - 24 Aug 2018 at 09:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21eae45b-1c8b-4a49-9dd1-fd802f910537 - 24 Aug 2018 at 08:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21eae45b-1c8b-4a49-9dd1-fd802f910537 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21eae45b-1c8b-4a49-9dd1-fd802f910537 24th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c44649c4-49a5-e811-80ed-005056b64545 - https://www.lgss.co.uk/about/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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