--- title: "554_18 Apprenticeship Dynamic Purchasing System (ADPS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-707634f9-01c6-4071-9490-24a91dc158d3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-707634f9-01c6-4071-9490-24a91dc158d3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-707634f9-01c6-4071-9490-24a91dc158d3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-707634f9-01c6-4071-9490-24a91dc158d3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2018-06-08" --- # 554_18 Apprenticeship Dynamic Purchasing System (ADPS) Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-707634f9-01c6-4071-9490-24a91dc158d3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-707634f9-01c6-4071-9490-24a91dc158d3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-707634f9-01c6-4071-9490-24a91dc158d3.json) ## Summary The "554_18 Apprenticeship Dynamic Purchasing System (ADPS)" tender is organised by ESPO and aims to establish a dynamic purchasing solution for apprenticeship training providers across various regions in the UK, including North East England, North West England, and Scotland, among others. The tender is currently at the tender stage, having been initiated on 11th July 2018, with an open period lasting for two years and the potential for an extension until 10th July 2028. The contract has a total estimated value of £100 million, and the procurement method used is selective, following a restricted procedure. This opportunity can significantly contribute to business growth, particularly for registered apprenticeship training providers looking to expand their reach and services across the UK. Businesses operating in sectors such as education, training, and various vocational fields—including agriculture, digital, engineering, and health services—would be well-suited to compete in this tender. With a focus on compliance and the requirement for UK Provider Reference Numbers, this dynamic purchasing system allows suppliers to engage in multiple regional markets, fostering partnerships with local authorities and educational establishments. ## Notice The Apprenticeship Dynamic Purchasing Solution (ADPS) provides a compliant route to market procuring apprenticeship training providers for apprenticeship schemes within a geographical area. Lot 1: North East England Lot 2: North West England Lot 3: Yorkshire and Humber Lot 4: East Midlands Lot 5: West Midlands Lot 6: East of England Lot 7: South East England Lot 8: South West England Lot 10: North London - Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. Lot 11: East London - Barking and Dagenham, Bexley, Newham and Havering, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest. Lot 12: South London - Lewisham, Greenwich, Bromley, Croydon, Kingston upon Thames, Merton, Sutton and Wansdworth. Lot 13: West London Lot 14: Wales Lot 15: Scotland Lot 16: Northern Ireland The Apprenticeship Dynamic Purchasing Solution (ADPS) provides a compliant route to market procuring apprenticeship training providers for apprenticeship schemes within each Lot. There will be subcategory Lots as follows: Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care. Business and Administration. Catering and Hospitality. Childcare and Education. Construction. Creative and Design. Digital. Engineering and Manufacturing. Functional Skills. Hair and Beauty. Health and Science. Legal, Finance and Accounting. Protective Services. Sales, Marketing and Procurement. Social Care. Transport and Logistics. Providers must be registered as main route providers on the education and skills funding agency Register of Approved Training Providers (RoATP). Suppliers will need to provide their UK Provider Reference Number. Electronic auctions may be used within the DPS, each competition call will specific if this is the case and the details for participation. The DPS will remain open and valid from the start date of 11th July 2018 for a period of two years, with the ability to extend the operation of the DPS for a further eight years, to 10th July 2028. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU ("the Directive"), the framework agreement is open for use by contracting authorities (as defined by the Directive) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: local authorities, educational establishments (including academies), central Government Departments and agencies, police, fire and rescue and coastguard emergency services, NHS and HSC bodies, including ambulance services, registered charities, registered social Landlords or any contracting authority established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal To tender: a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org b) Register, c) Search for tender opportunity "554_18 Apprenticeship Dynamic Purchasing System (ADPS)", d) Express an interest, e) Download the application from the website. Additional information: To tender: a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org b) Register, c) Search for tender opportunity "554_18 Apprenticeship Dynamic Purchasing System (ADPS)", d) Express an interest, e) Download the application from the website. The DPS will remain open and valid from the start date of 11th July 2018 for a period of two years, with the ability to extend the operation of the DPS for a further eight years, to 10th July 2028. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0880be44-e879-4f10-93f4-c485ecb7df2e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2028 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Jul 2028 - 12 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000,000 | | 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 | ESPO | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE19 1ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Enderby | | Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 8 Jun 2018 at 09:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0880be44-e879-4f10-93f4-c485ecb7df2e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0880be44-e879-4f10-93f4-c485ecb7df2e 8th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.eastmidstenders.org East Mids Tenders ## Notice URLs - http://www.espo.org/ - http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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