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title: "Provision of Apprenticeships Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY"
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# Provision of Apprenticeships Services

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52d1c469-e558-41cb-9a6c-ad6bf86df139

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## Summary

The East Sussex Fire Authority has successfully completed the tender process for the "Provision of Apprenticeships Services" within the education and training services sector. The procurement method used was an open procedure, culminating in an award made on 15 June 2018, with the contract commencement date set for 1 July 2018, and its duration extending until 30 June 2021. The total value of the contract is £176,000, initiated as part of the government's apprenticeship programme aiming to upskill current staff and attract new talent. The relevant delivery locations for this contract include the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, with a tender submission deadline that previously closed on 20 April 2018.

This apprenticeship services contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those offering training and educational support services. Companies that specialise in vocational training, personal development training, and apprenticeship programme services will be well-positioned to compete for future contracts of a similar nature. Given the emphasis on enhancing skill sets within the public sector, firms focused on providing tailored training solutions can leverage this initiative for growth and expansion within the education and training services sector.

## Notice

The government announced the apprenticeship levy in the Summer Budget 2015, with an introduction date of April 2017. As a service we are committed to the government's expectation that the public sector will lead the way in the offering of apprenticeships. ESFRS's short term plan is to use apprenticeships to upskill current employed staff, although in the medium to long term, the intention is to use apprenticeships as incentives in future recruitment options, and we therefore see apprenticeships as a long term investment. Our apprenticeship programme is likely to include a range of topics over a range of skill levels including intermediate, advanced and higher apprenticeships up to level 5. We require support to achieve this aim.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e25d1a5d-314d-47a8-9ec0-b37e2bd38a30 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £176,000 |
| 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 | EAST SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 2DZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GREATER BRIGHTON METROPOLITAN COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80520000 - Training facilities
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
- 80531100 - Industrial training services
- 80531200 - Technical training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2018 at 21:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e25d1a5d-314d-47a8-9ec0-b37e2bd38a30

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e25d1a5d-314d-47a8-9ec0-b37e2bd38a30
  3rd July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=23580&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/39167
  User / Company

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