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title: "Apprenticeship DPS"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-01-19"
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# Apprenticeship DPS

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a5b7c05-6ef0-4200-974d-0286ca59430b

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## Summary

The Cambridge City Council is seeking suppliers for the "Apprenticeship DPS", a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) focused on education and training services. This procurement falls within the services category and is available to multiple councils including South Cambs District Council, Hunts District Council, and Fenland District Council. The DPS will be active for four years, with an optional extension for an additional year, and applications are accepted on a continuous basis until September 29, 2022. The maximum contract value is set at £999,999.

This opportunity presents a significant potential for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in training services. Businesses that specialise in educational programmes, skills training, or apprenticeship schemes would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this dynamic purchasing system can lead to long-term partnerships with local councils, enhancing visibility and expanding market reach within the region.

## Notice

This is a Dynamic Purchasing System for the training aspect of apprenticeship's, the DSP will be open to Cambridge City Council, South Cambs District Council, Hunts District Council and Fenland District Council. The DPS will be for 4 years with an optional extension for a further year. The DPS will be split into categories suppliers may apply for one or more categories. Applications will be accepted in rounds on a continuous basis until Sep 2022 so the dates stated above outline the overall period in which submissions will be accepted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be177b0e-0e27-4973-b44d-6492dfbf5741 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| 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 | 19 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £999,999 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 3QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Market |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2018 at 11:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be177b0e-0e27-4973-b44d-6492dfbf5741

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be177b0e-0e27-4973-b44d-6492dfbf5741
  19th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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