--- title: "Re-Opening of the Multi-Provider Light Touch Regime Framework Agreement for the Provision of Training for the Early Years" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-619207e8-39b0-4fc8-ba47-162f87c5c837" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-619207e8-39b0-4fc8-ba47-162f87c5c837" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-619207e8-39b0-4fc8-ba47-162f87c5c837.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-619207e8-39b0-4fc8-ba47-162f87c5c837.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-03-02" --- # Re-Opening of the Multi-Provider Light Touch Regime Framework Agreement for the Provision of Training for the Early Years Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-619207e8-39b0-4fc8-ba47-162f87c5c837 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-619207e8-39b0-4fc8-ba47-162f87c5c837) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-619207e8-39b0-4fc8-ba47-162f87c5c837.json) ## Summary The Norfolk County Council is conducting a tender for the re-opening of the Multi-Provider Light Touch Regime Framework Agreement for the Provision of Training for the Early Years, primarily aimed at enhancing the early years and childcare workforce in Norfolk. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is currently in the tender stage, with applications open until 27th March 2017. The contract is set to commence on 12th April 2017 and will run until 10th October 2018, providing a significant timeframe for the successful bidders. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in education and vocational training services to expand their reach within the public sector. Companies that are experienced in delivering training programmes for childcare services would especially benefit, with the framework allowing for multiple providers to be established. Additionally, the periodic opening of the framework for new applicants means that there will be continuous opportunities for businesses to enter the market and secure contracts throughout the framework's duration. ## Notice Norfolk County Council ("the Council") wishes enter into a contract for the provision of a multi provider Light Touch Regime Framework for the provision of training for the early years and childcare workforce in Norfolk as detailed in this Invitation to Tender and in this Contract Notice. The Light Touch Regime Framework is being let under Regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (Light Touch Regime), under which the Council has flexibility as to the process or procedure to be used when purchasing certain services, of which training is one. In this instance, the Council is establishing a framework agreement with multiple suppliers that will set out the terms and conditions for making specific purchases (call -offs). The Light Touch Regime Framework Agreement differs from those let under the non-Light Touch Regime in that the Council, exercising its flexibility, may periodically open the framework for new applicants. It is the Council's intention that new providers will be able to join at certain intervals. It is the Council's intention that the Light Touch Regime Framework will be open for further applications at least one per year for the life of the framework. The Council reserves the right, however, not to open the framework for new applications if it deems this appropriate. If the Council decides to open the Light Touch Regime Framework to new applicants, it will do so on the same terms and conditions and on the same criteria as stated in this Invitation to Tender, unless the Council deems that amendments are required as a result of changes in the market or changes within the Council. There is no limit to the number of providers that can be awarded a framework agreement. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc2bc527-a3b2-4daa-ac3d-e7d08fd1aeb5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Apr 2017 - 10 Oct 2018 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORFOLK | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Lakenham | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80500000 - Training services - 80530000 - Vocational training services ## Release History - 2 Mar 2017 at 09:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc2bc527-a3b2-4daa-ac3d-e7d08fd1aeb5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc2bc527-a3b2-4daa-ac3d-e7d08fd1aeb5 24th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.norfolk.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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