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title: "Provision of Apprenticeship qualifications, Ref CAF133/17"
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# Provision of Apprenticeship qualifications, Ref CAF133/17

Buyer: CAFCASS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b88778b-7b42-4532-b42e-4f75d5c53c5f

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## Summary

The tender titled "Provision of Apprenticeship qualifications, Ref CAF133/17" is currently active under the management of Cafcass, located in Derby, England. This procurement is categorised within the training services industry and employs an open procurement method. The tender was published on 30th March 2017, with a submission deadline set for 14th April 2017. The contract period will commence on 1st June 2017 and conclude on 31st May 2019. Cafcass aims to partner with a sole apprenticeship provider to support their expanded apprenticeship programme in light of the forthcoming Apprenticeship Levy.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in apprenticeship training services, particularly those registered with the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to bid, as Cafcass seeks a provider capable of delivering a comprehensive apprenticeship programme with national coverage across its office locations in England. This is an excellent opportunity for organisations looking to grow their capabilities in workforce development and training.

## Notice

Cafcass has been recruiting apprentices via a preferred apprenticeship provider since 2013, the contract for which has now expired. Cafcass is committed to continuing to support the recruitment of apprentices and to expend our apprenticeship programme further. In advance of the Apprenticeship Levy, due to come into effect from April 2017, Cafcass is seeking a sole apprenticeship provider that can deliver successful apprenticeships to new recruits and existing members of our workforce. We are seeking to partner with an organisation to give national coverage across our office locations in England to provide support, training and assessments for apprenticeship roles. We are seeking a provider from the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers and one which can deliver apprenticeships adhering to apprenticeship standards To be eligible to bid for this provision. Apprenticeship training for apprenticeships that start on 1 May 2017, or after, organisations must be listed on the register of apprenticeship training providers (RoATP). Cafcass are also looking for a provider who can provide the arrangements Nationally.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45ee1543-7766-43ed-8d59-52ae31c0db1b |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 31 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | CAFCASS |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 3GY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2017 at 07:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45ee1543-7766-43ed-8d59-52ae31c0db1b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45ee1543-7766-43ed-8d59-52ae31c0db1b
  30th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=76d0ac1f-fa12-e711-80dd-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cafcass.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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