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title: "Pre-Apprenticeship Support Service"
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# Pre-Apprenticeship Support Service

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61ed4bbf-e41c-4e0c-bf19-b9697d754bfc

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## Summary

The London Borough of Southwark is seeking tenders for a contract titled "Pre-Apprenticeship Support Service" aimed at helping residents secure apprenticeships through effective career support. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on adult education and specialist training services, with a total contract value of £300,000. The tender period is active, with a submission deadline set for 5th November 2021. The contract itself is scheduled to commence on 20th May 2022 and will last until 31st March 2024, with delivery expected in the region of England, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, encouraging broad participation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services and training, particularly those that cater to adult learners and vocational education. Companies equipped to provide tailored career support and apprenticeship programmes will find a conducive environment for competitive bidding. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to apply, as the procurement aims to enhance local employment opportunities and support sustainable career pathways for Southwark residents.

## Notice

The Pre Apprenticeship Support Service is to support Southwark residents of all ages into apprenticeships by providing high quality, effective careers and employability support and advice so they can successfully compete in the labour market now and in the future. The provider will support those interested in starting, changing or progressing their career by completing an apprenticeship. The provider will work alongside providers in the council's Southwark Works service, supporting the network in preparing their clients for apprenticeships and providing ongoing support to clients to ensure they have the best chance of completing their apprenticeship whilst working with employers to secure quality apprenticeships.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3258d7d1-025b-4e07-9917-992eacf0e66b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 May 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 2QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2021 at 14:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3258d7d1-025b-4e07-9917-992eacf0e66b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3258d7d1-025b-4e07-9917-992eacf0e66b
  24th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southwark.gov.uk

## Provenance

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