--- title: "HCC 05/21- Provision Of Apprenticeship Levy Training Provider Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-55cef5bb-cf50-4754-9544-bd3c65414853" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55cef5bb-cf50-4754-9544-bd3c65414853" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55cef5bb-cf50-4754-9544-bd3c65414853.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55cef5bb-cf50-4754-9544-bd3c65414853.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HCC - RESOURCES" published: "2021-05-27" --- # HCC 05/21- Provision Of Apprenticeship Levy Training Provider Framework Buyer: HCC - RESOURCES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55cef5bb-cf50-4754-9544-bd3c65414853 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55cef5bb-cf50-4754-9544-bd3c65414853) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55cef5bb-cf50-4754-9544-bd3c65414853.json) ## Summary Hertfordshire County Council is undertaking a tender process titled "HCC 05/21- Provision Of Apprenticeship Levy Training Provider Framework" to establish a Framework Agreement for accredited external Training Providers to deliver apprenticeship programmes across various sectors in Hertfordshire and neighbouring counties. The procurement, classified under "Adult and other education services," has an estimated total value of £16 million and will last for an initial core period of 2 years, with a possible extension of up to 2 additional years, contingent on available financial resources and supplier performance. The tender submission deadline is set for 30 June 2021, with the contract period commencing from 16 August 2021 to 15 August 2023. This open procurement method invites diverse training providers to participate actively in the bidding process. This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for training organisations and educational providers that specialise in apprenticeship delivery across multiple disciplines including Business, Finance, Technology, and Health Services. Companies that can demonstrate accreditation with the Register of Approved Training Providers (RoATP) and offer flexibility to adapt to changing apprenticeship standards will find this procurement advantageous. Additionally, SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the framework is designed to accommodate various providers and includes multiple bidding Lots without exclusivity guarantees. Engaging with this framework could substantially enhance a business's visibility and contract portfolio within the public sector. ## Notice Hertfordshire County Council 'The Council'- wishes to procure a Framework Agreement of external Training Providers who are accredited to RoATP (the Government's approved Register of Approved Training Providers) to deliver quality apprenticeships across a variety of areas throughout Hertfordshire and adjoining counties. The Framework Agreement will be awarded on behalf of Hertfordshire County Council and managed or other Participating Bodies. The following contracting entities are 'Participating Bodies' for the purposes of this Framework Agreement: Any present or future trading arm, wholly owned company, mutual, joint venture, trust and shared service of Hertfordshire County Council. Those Hertfordshire community, foundation, free, studio, voluntary aided and voluntary controlled schools and academies. Hertfordshire Borough and District Councils. The Council intends for this Framework Agreement to be flexible and continue to meet the needs of the Council and the Participating Bodies as new apprenticeship Standards are approved by Government. The Services required under this Framework Agreement have been split into the following Lots, and Training Providers may bid for the Standards advertised within one, some or all of the Lots-The Training Provider will NOT be required to Bid for all the Standards advertised within any given Lot. Lot 1 Business, Leadership and Management Lot 2 Finance Lot 3 Technology Lot 4 Legal Lot 5 Health and Community Services Lot 6 Children's Services Lot 7 Environment and Property Lot 8 Community Protection Lot 9 Schools Lot 10 Libraries The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is ?16,000,000 and is for the core period inclusive of the approximate value for extensions. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a core period of 2 years, with the option to extend this up to two (2) further years, year on year. Please note that the requirements of the Framework Agreement will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. In addition, there will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the Council will be entitled to enter into other Contracts and arrangements with other Providers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Framework Agreement. Additional information: Please note Hertfordshire County Council has worked closely with its districts and partners to create a joint procurement portal called supply Hertfordshire. This portal provides an e-Tendering system which is run by In-Tend. To access this procurement opportunity please visit www.supplyhertfordshire.uk and follow the on-screen guidance., the Council's procurement documents are available within the e-Tendering system. This is a one stage procurement process. Therefore, if you wish to be considered as a tenderer you must complete and submit a tender by the specified closing date and time. Tender submissions cannot be uploaded after this return deadline. If you are experiencing problems In-Tend offer a help section which includes a dedicated UK support desk which can be contacted via email: support@in-tend.com or Telephone: +44 1144070065 for any website/technical questions, Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:30. The Council reserves the right at any time to cease the procurement process and not award a Framework Agreement or to award only part of the opportunity described in this notice. If the Council takes up this right, then they will not be responsible for or pay the expenses or losses, which may be incurred by any organisation or tenderer as a result. The Council undertakes to hold confidential any information provided in the proposal submitted, subject to the Council's obligations under the law including the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If the organisation considers that any of the information submitted in the proposal should not be disclosed because of its sensitivity then this should be stated with the reason for considering it sensitive. The Council will then endeavour to consult with the applicant about such sensitive information when considering any request received under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 before replying to such a request. The Council reserves the right to carry out additional financial checks on all organisations bidding for this opportunity at any time during the procurement process. This is to ensure that they continue to meet the Council's requirements and remain financially viable to fulfil the requirements under the Framework Agreement. The services advertised in this notice fall under the services listed in Annex XIV to Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council and the contracting authority is not obliged to follow The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 in full. The procurement process that will apply to the services is specified in the procurement documents accordingly. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3f8441f-8729-4aba-8bef-087421de211b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Aug 2021 - 15 Aug 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,000,000 | | 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 | HCC - RESOURCES | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG13 8DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Hertford Castle | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80400000 - Adult and other education services ## Release History - 27 May 2021 at 14:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3f8441f-8729-4aba-8bef-087421de211b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3f8441f-8729-4aba-8bef-087421de211b 27th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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