--- title: "Apprenticeship Training for Project Management and Commercial Procurement and Supply Chain" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-434f5faf-66a4-4112-a3ff-66ff76583277" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-434f5faf-66a4-4112-a3ff-66ff76583277" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-434f5faf-66a4-4112-a3ff-66ff76583277.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-434f5faf-66a4-4112-a3ff-66ff76583277.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE NATIONAL COLLEGE FOR HIGH SPEED RAIL" published: "2017-12-05" --- # Apprenticeship Training for Project Management and Commercial Procurement and Supply Chain Buyer: THE NATIONAL COLLEGE FOR HIGH SPEED RAIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-434f5faf-66a4-4112-a3ff-66ff76583277 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-434f5faf-66a4-4112-a3ff-66ff76583277) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-434f5faf-66a4-4112-a3ff-66ff76583277.json) ## Summary The National College for High Speed Rail (NCHSR) is conducting a tender for "Apprenticeship Training for Project Management and Commercial Procurement and Supply Chain." This procurement falls under the industry category of higher education services and aims to develop a skilled workforce for HS2 and other rail-related projects. The tender is currently in the Award stage, with a contract period commencing on 1 January 2018 and concluding on 25 September 2019. The total value of the contract is £134,000, and interested suppliers may submit proposals for up to two Lots by the deadline on 25 October 2017, with delivery locations spanning Birmingham and London. This procurement presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the training and education sector, particularly those specialising in project management and commercial procurement. Businesses that have experience in developing apprenticeship programmes or providing educational services could find a suitable fit within this tender. By engaging with this contract, companies can expand their portfolio and contribute to the development of essential skills for the rail industry, potentially leading to further partnerships and projects in the future. ## Notice The National College for High Speed Rail (NCHSR) is a new college that is being established to deliver specialist education to enable a UK workforce to deliver HS2 and other rail related projects. The College is due to open to learners in September 2017, with two brand new, specially constructed campuses - one in Birmingham and one in Doncaster. The College is managing HS2's apprenticeship programme. This procurement is for HS2 employed apprentices for a period of 21 months, This procurement is for two Lots: Lot 1 - Associate Project Manager, level 4 for up to 20 apprentices, 12 based in Birmingham and 8 based in London Lot 2 - Commercial Procurement and Supply Chain, level 4 for 3 apprentices based in Birmingham You may submit proposals for either Lot 1 or Lot 2 or both. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0695931-3451-4241-b63c-5324a318d27a | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Nov 2017 | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 25 Sep 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £134,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £134,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE NATIONAL COLLEGE FOR HIGH SPEED RAIL | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B7 4AG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Nechells | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | LONDON COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND LAW; SR SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80300000 - Higher education services ## Release History - 5 Dec 2017 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0695931-3451-4241-b63c-5324a318d27a - 18 Oct 2017 at 09:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6574f26e-c0ff-44b9-8dc0-bd464a1d94ca - 20 Sep 2017 at 19:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6574f26e-c0ff-44b9-8dc0-bd464a1d94ca ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0695931-3451-4241-b63c-5324a318d27a 5th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6574f26e-c0ff-44b9-8dc0-bd464a1d94ca 18th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/636a08be-8de0-4698-ae35-d5025e18eddf Apprenticeship Training RfP - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d7aafa54-6d90-4ed3-a1b9-c90dfc155c60 NCHSR Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d0b9e1fd-e7c4-4a4a-a614-3072edcdb3d0 ESFA L4 Standard ST0313/02 2017 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c966f647-26e8-49be-99e3-f0b76f715be4 NCHSR Clarifications 181017 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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