--- title: "Provision of Service; Apprentice Training (DPS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3792b4f4-6860-4140-9eb4-cee800b428f5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3792b4f4-6860-4140-9eb4-cee800b428f5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3792b4f4-6860-4140-9eb4-cee800b428f5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3792b4f4-6860-4140-9eb4-cee800b428f5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-06-07" --- # Provision of Service; Apprentice Training (DPS) Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3792b4f4-6860-4140-9eb4-cee800b428f5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3792b4f4-6860-4140-9eb4-cee800b428f5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3792b4f4-6860-4140-9eb4-cee800b428f5.json) ## Summary Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently engaged in a procurement process for the provision of apprenticeship training programmes, identified as "Provision of Service; Apprentice Training (DPS)". This initiative falls under the services category, specifically adult and other education services, and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, England. The procurement method employed is a selective process with a restricted procedure, and the deadline for submissions is set for 1st July 2017. The initial contract period is scheduled to begin on 17th July 2017, extending until 31st March 2020, with an overarching budget of £1,000,000. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in training services and education to engage with Barnsley Council and potentially enhance their service offerings. Companies delivering apprenticeship training, particularly those fit for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-positioned to compete in this dynamic purchasing system (DPS). By registering and responding to the relevant procurement rounds through YORtender, these businesses can secure contracts and contribute to the region's commitment to increasing apprenticeship participation and workforce development. ## Notice Applicants will need to register their interest against this procurement exercise via YORtender in order to gain access to the DPS documents. To have an opportunity for this project, Applicants will need to register and submit completed DPS questions via YORtender www.yortender.co.uk. CONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS - Find business opportunities with Barnsley Council by registering (for free) at https://www.yortender.co.uk. Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (The Council), including all maintained schools in the Borough, in partnership with Berneslai Homes (The Authority) is looking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of apprenticeship training programmes for a range of different workplace environments. The intention of the DPS is to support the requirements of both organisations to increase participation in workplace apprenticeships through training provision and sourcing for new recruits and the development of the existing workforce. Initial period of the DPS until the 31st of March 2018, with 2 x 12 month extension options until 31st March 2020. Closure of each DPS Round will be 12 noon on the 1st of the month. The next round will open immediately. PLEASE NOTE - all providers will be notified every time a new DPS round opens, throughout the duration of the Contract. If awarded, or have already submitted a response but not yet been notified of award to the DPS you DO NOT need to resubmit your response. Providers who have been awarded to the DPS will be notified, via YORTender of further competitions published for specific requirements identified by the Authority which you will then be requested to submit a response to. It is the responsibility of each provider to review each further competition in detail and submit responses where appropriate. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b6ccd84-dc02-46b1-94cb-467795fc6cdb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Jul 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | 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 | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BARNSLEY | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S70 2DR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley | | Local authority | Barnsley | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Barnsley North | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 7 Jun 2017 at 07:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b6ccd84-dc02-46b1-94cb-467795fc6cdb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b6ccd84-dc02-46b1-94cb-467795fc6cdb 7th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.yortender.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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