--- title: "SPS 2173 - Various Trades Apprenticeship." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3f488f79-3be8-4b92-a982-3e94a89b9bba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f488f79-3be8-4b92-a982-3e94a89b9bba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f488f79-3be8-4b92-a982-3e94a89b9bba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f488f79-3be8-4b92-a982-3e94a89b9bba.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH" published: "2019-04-30" --- # SPS 2173 - Various Trades Apprenticeship. Buyer: ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f488f79-3be8-4b92-a982-3e94a89b9bba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f488f79-3be8-4b92-a982-3e94a89b9bba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f488f79-3be8-4b92-a982-3e94a89b9bba.json) ## Summary The Royal Borough of Greenwich is inviting tenders for the "SPS 2173 - Various Trades Apprenticeship" programme, classified under Education and Training Services. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 21st May 2019. The successful provider will be responsible for delivering apprenticeship training to both newly recruited and existing staff within various vocational areas. The contract is scheduled to commence on 18th June 2019 and will last for one year, concluding on 17th June 2020. The estimated budget for this procurement is £99,000, and the delivery will take place in London, United Kingdom. This apprenticeship tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vocational training and education services, particularly those focusing on trades such as electrical installation, carpentry, and plastering. Providers who can demonstrate flexibility in enrolment dates are especially well-suited, as the Royal Borough seeks a training partner that can integrate apprenticeship programmes throughout the year. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as this project aims to utilise the apprenticeship levy to fund training, thus fostering business growth in the local community. ## Notice RBG is looking for a Provider to deliver apprenticeships to newly recruited and existing staff across various directorates and service areas in a range of vocational areas. Section 2.2 of the specification includes a list of which qualifications the Provider is being asked to propose and whether the learners will be selected from the existing workforce, new recruits or a combination of both. RBG is looking for a Provider who can be flexible with enrolment dates, possibly offering them throughout the year in order to avoid the need to co-ordinate starts in line with the academic year. The apprenticeships will be targeted to staff employed directly by RBG and who can be funded by the apprenticeship levy. Learning will be delivered to: 1. Existing staff who will be using apprenticeships training as part of their continuing professional development. and/or 2. New recruits who are mandated to undertake the apprenticeships as part of their contract. All applicants for the apprenticeship must have: * A contract of employment with RBG * Been in employment in RBG for a minimum of 6 months (except where in a recognised entry level career progression scheme) * Resided in the UK for 3 years or more * Have commitment to remain in the employment of Greenwich Council for two years following successful completion of the programme (unless they on a fixed term contract) RBG is looking for a Provider to deliver the following qualifications. LOT 1: 2 x Level 3 Installation Electrician / Maintenance Electrician (pathway to be confirmed) LOT 2: 3 x Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery (2 x Architectural Joinery and 1 x Site Carpenter) LOT 3: 2 x Level 2 Construction Specialist: Plastering LOT 4: 2 x Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative Providers can bid to deliver one or more of the Lots listed at their discretion. Any sub-contracting of provision should be identified and details of sub-contractors provided in the quotation. If bidding for more than 1 x lot a response will be required for each. Additional information: This procurement will be managed electronically via the RBG Proactis Procontract e-tendering Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the e-tendering Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the e-tendering Suite, this can be done online at https://royalgreenwich.proactishosting.com/by following the link https://procontract.due-north.com/register. Please note that, to register, Bidders must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Note: registration may take some time please ensure that you allow a sufficient amount of time to register. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ once you have registered on the e-Tendering Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by looking at the opportunities sections. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. As a user of the e-Tendering Suite you will have access to proactis e-portal email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note, it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Proactis Helpdesk Freephone: 0345 010 3503 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a9b6d20-1da1-4d7d-aca6-c1b3d42d87f4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 21 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Jun 2019 - 17 Jun 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £99,000 | | 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 | ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE18 6HQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich | | Local authority | Greenwich | | Electoral ward | Woolwich Arsenal | | Westminster constituency | Greenwich and Woolwich | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 30 Apr 2019 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a9b6d20-1da1-4d7d-aca6-c1b3d42d87f4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a9b6d20-1da1-4d7d-aca6-c1b3d42d87f4 30th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/register - https://royalgreenwich.proactishosting.com/by - https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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