--- title: "NETSCC Apprenticeship (Public Relations and Communications Assistant; Level 4 apprenticeship)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-35debe76-0334-4b73-92a6-60cfcd255050" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-35debe76-0334-4b73-92a6-60cfcd255050" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35debe76-0334-4b73-92a6-60cfcd255050.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35debe76-0334-4b73-92a6-60cfcd255050.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON" published: "2020-09-15" --- # NETSCC Apprenticeship (Public Relations and Communications Assistant; Level 4 apprenticeship) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35debe76-0334-4b73-92a6-60cfcd255050 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-35debe76-0334-4b73-92a6-60cfcd255050) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35debe76-0334-4b73-92a6-60cfcd255050.json) ## Summary The University of Southampton is seeking tenders for the provision of apprenticeship training as part of their NETSCC Apprenticeship initiative for a Public Relations and Communications Assistant (Level 4 apprenticeship). This process is currently in the Tender stage, with an open procurement method. The submission deadline is set for 29th September 2020, and the anticipated contract period will begin on 15th October 2020 and last until 14th April 2022. The tender falls within the Education and training services category and is located in Southampton (postal code SO17 1BJ). The total budget for this project is £9,000. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses that specialise in apprenticeship training, particularly those registered with the Register of Apprentice Providers and with prior experience in delivering training in the public sector. Additionally, organisations that can offer assistance with funding maximisation and resource support for apprentice recruitment will have a competitive edge. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making this a great chance for businesses aiming to expand their services in the education and training sector. ## Notice The requirement is to provide advice and guidance to NETSCC regarding the planning and drawing down of their Apprentice Levy, and provide training for one apprentice in Public relations and communications assistant; Level 4 apprenticeship (https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/public-relations-and-communications-assistant/). Registration with the Register of Apprentice Providers is a prerequisite, along with a track record of experience of delivering apprentice training in the public sector. Both parties will commit to complying with the ESFA regulations regarding the delivery of an Apprenticeship programme. Added value regarding assistance in drawing down and maximising funding is desirable along with resources/assistance in recruiting/shortlisting apprentices where appropriate. Additional information: This tender will be conducted electronically and tender documents can be downloaded from the web portal (In-Tend) provided earlier in this notice. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton. If you are not already registered as a supplier with the In-Tend Portal, you will need to register before accessing the tender documents. Once you have logged in as a supplier, click on current tenders and locate the tender documents by clicking on the reference number detailed in section IV.3.1 of this notice. Further instructions for the submission of tender are below. (Please note, to preserve the integrity of the tendering procedure, all queries must made be via In-Tend). To submit your return, please follow the instructions below: 1. Log In 2. My Tenders 3. View Tender Details 4. View Documents 5. Browse and Upload each part of your return (or Zip File) 6. Once ALL your response documents are uploaded and displayed in the - My Documents for Return - use - Submit My Return -. You are only permitted to submit once. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d592b0e4-7c0f-4141-83f3-d6fda77cdaa4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Oct 2020 - 14 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,000 | | 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 SOUTHAMPTON | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO17 1BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton | | Local authority | Southampton | | Electoral ward | Portswood | | Westminster constituency | Southampton Test | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 15 Sep 2020 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d592b0e4-7c0f-4141-83f3-d6fda77cdaa4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d592b0e4-7c0f-4141-83f3-d6fda77cdaa4 15th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton - https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/public-relations-and-communications-assistant/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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