--- title: "Provision of Apprenticeship Training Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5dd65032-c041-488c-8786-937f05f4dec6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5dd65032-c041-488c-8786-937f05f4dec6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5dd65032-c041-488c-8786-937f05f4dec6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5dd65032-c041-488c-8786-937f05f4dec6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES" published: "2017-02-21" --- # Provision of Apprenticeship Training Services Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5dd65032-c041-488c-8786-937f05f4dec6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5dd65032-c041-488c-8786-937f05f4dec6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5dd65032-c041-488c-8786-937f05f4dec6.json) ## Summary The NHS Shared Business Services is initiating a procurement process for the provision of Apprenticeship Training Services under a framework agreement akin to a Dynamic Purchasing System. This opportunity falls within the education and training services sector and is aimed at public sector bodies that contribute to the Apprenticeship Levy across England. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a budget of £100 million for the 2017/2018 period, and the contract is set to commence on 1 May 2017, running for an initial duration of four years. Interested providers are invited to a webinar on 28 February 2017 to learn about qualification requirements and the application process. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in apprenticeship training and education services, particularly those eligible for the Skills Funding Agency Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as this procurement aims to increase accessibility and competition in the market. By successfully qualifying and engaging with NHS SBS, providers can expand their offerings and foster growth within the public sector landscape. ## Notice NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) is setting up a framework agreement akin to a Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Apprenticeships to the NHS and other public sector bodies who pay the Apprenticeship Levy across England. The agreement will last for an initial period of 4 years and is open to providers who have qualified to join the Skills Funding Agency Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP) only. NHS SBS will evaluate applications at set dates aligned to the RoATP. NHS SBS is holding a webinar at 14.00 on 28 February 2017 to brief Apprenticeship Providers about the opportunity and provide instructions on the qualification requirements. Please contact Greg Reide at greg_reide@nhs.net if you wish to register your organisation for the webinar. Additional information: The Services to which this Procurement relates fall within Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations"). As such, the procurement of the Services is being run as a bespoke, single-stage qualification process akin to a Dynamic Purchasing System. NHS SBS does not intend to hold itself bound by any of the Regulations, save those applicable to Schedule 3 services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f21f1416-2f79-45a4-86ce-e1b265ac038a | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Mar 2017 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2021 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M50 2YR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Quays | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 21 Feb 2017 at 16:42 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f21f1416-2f79-45a4-86ce-e1b265ac038a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f21f1416-2f79-45a4-86ce-e1b265ac038a 21st February 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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