--- title: "Invitation to tender for the Enhancing Apprenticeships Theme of the programme which supports adults to progress to apprenticeships." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3ecba320-1600-45c7-a392-dfc81d8024c6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3ecba320-1600-45c7-a392-dfc81d8024c6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ecba320-1600-45c7-a392-dfc81d8024c6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ecba320-1600-45c7-a392-dfc81d8024c6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES" published: "2017-07-10" --- # Invitation to tender for the Enhancing Apprenticeships Theme of the programme which supports adults to progress to apprenticeships. Buyer: FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ecba320-1600-45c7-a392-dfc81d8024c6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3ecba320-1600-45c7-a392-dfc81d8024c6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ecba320-1600-45c7-a392-dfc81d8024c6.json) ## Summary The Further Education Colleges are currently seeking tenders for the "Enhancing Apprenticeships" theme of their Access to Employment programme, designed to assist adults aged 19 and over in the Lancashire LEP area in progressing to apprenticeships. This procurement, classified under Education and Training Services, is in the open tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 12:00 noon on 28th July 2017. Interested parties must submit queries regarding the process by 12:00 noon on 26th July. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2017 and will run until 31st July 2018. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses focused on vocational training, employment services, and skills development. Companies that offer bespoke pre-employment training or have a track record of collaboration with local employers would be particularly well-suited to apply. Engaging in this tender could significantly increase a business's exposure in the education and training sector while contributing to initiatives aimed at enhancing workforce capabilities within the region. ## Notice We are looking expand our Access to Employment partnership which delivers a programme of support for adults (aged 19+) who are unemployed or 'inactive' in the Lancashire LEP area. The programme works with local employers to identify job and apprenticeship vacancies and to design bespoke pre-employment programmes to meet their skills and recruitment needs, providing employability and vocational training to help the target group to access those opportunities. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via the correspondence tool on the website the last date for any clarification questions is Wednesday 26th july at 12 noon. The deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12.00 noon on the 28th July 2017, please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. To download the tender please register by following the link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe If you have any problems please contact the In-tend help desk on Tel 0845 557 8079. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfe1d008-e3d4-463d-bcd5-12c51931606f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 | | 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 | FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR2 8UR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | Preston | | Electoral ward | Sharoe Green | | Westminster constituency | Ribble Valley | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 10 Jul 2017 at 08:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfe1d008-e3d4-463d-bcd5-12c51931606f - 10 Jul 2017 at 08:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfe1d008-e3d4-463d-bcd5-12c51931606f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfe1d008-e3d4-463d-bcd5-12c51931606f 10th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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