--- title: "Framework for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Providers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5f8d3c9e-e21a-432d-b53f-36d03879f075" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5f8d3c9e-e21a-432d-b53f-36d03879f075" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f8d3c9e-e21a-432d-b53f-36d03879f075.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f8d3c9e-e21a-432d-b53f-36d03879f075.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-02-09" --- # Framework for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Providers Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f8d3c9e-e21a-432d-b53f-36d03879f075 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5f8d3c9e-e21a-432d-b53f-36d03879f075) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f8d3c9e-e21a-432d-b53f-36d03879f075.json) ## Summary The Hampshire County Council is seeking applications for the tender titled "Framework for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Providers." This procurement process falls under the education and training services category and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. It is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 14:00 on 23rd March 2022. The framework is planned to start on 1st September 2022 and will span three years, with an optional one-year extension. This open procedure is valued at £30 million, aiming to engage organisations experienced in apprenticeship training. This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their services by providing apprenticeship training. Businesses specialising in educational services, skills training, or workforce development would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With the framework divided into 17 lots based on Apprenticeship Technical Pathways, companies that demonstrate relevant experience and capabilities are encouraged to participate and thus foster their growth within the public sector. ## Notice Hampshire County Council invites applications from suitably experienced organisations who wish to be considered for selection to tender for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Providers. The Framework will commence on 1st September 2022 and will be for a period of three years with the option to extend for a further one year. Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire, and complete and submit the tender return document together with any supporting information requested by 14.00 hrs on Wednesday 23rd March 2022. How to obtain the Tender Documents The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs - 'Tender', 'ITT - documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab (ITT - documents) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details' continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view / download the documents. Please download all the documents and read very carefully. Opting In and Opting Out Please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the 'My tender Return' to start populating your response. The framework is lotted by Apprenticeship Technical Pathways into 17 lots. PLEASE NOTE you are required to 'Opt In' to view & complete the relevant Questionnaire per lot for this project. Important information Please ensure that you regularly save your questionnaire as you complete it. Please note, if you have been inactive on the portal (meaning you haven't clicked any button) for more than 10 minutes, the session may freeze or time out and you may lose the information you have input. We would recommend that for any questions, where a comprehensive written answer is required, please create these outside of the system (e.g. MS Word) and cut and paste into the appropriate question answer. The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring you no longer want to receive any further communication in relation to this tender along with the opportunity of providing comments and feedback for this decision. You can choose to 'Opt In' at any time during the tender process if you initially decided to 'Opt Out'. Further Guidance In addition, guidance on how to participate in a tender - download and upload documents / returns and if required, register your company (free of charge), can be found on the In-tend site under the 'Help' or 'Information for Suppliers' buttons. Receiving Notification Emails To ensure you receive email alerts and notifications from our system, please add the email domain '@in-tendorganiser.co.uk' to your Safe S... Additional information: Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire. Guidance on how to participate in a tender - download and upload documents / returns and if required, register your company (free of charge), can be found on the In-tend site under the 'Help' or 'Information for Suppliers' buttons. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e440c22a-034d-48d4-9114-9e508d80c54a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000,000 | | 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO23 8UJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Winchester | | Electoral ward | St Michael | | Westminster constituency | Winchester | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 9 Feb 2022 at 12:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e440c22a-034d-48d4-9114-9e508d80c54a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e440c22a-034d-48d4-9114-9e508d80c54a 9th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Hampshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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