--- title: "Apprenticeship Training and Assessment Framework 2025" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-732082b2-2186-4f80-a8a9-3b898ec87f2f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-732082b2-2186-4f80-a8a9-3b898ec87f2f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-732082b2-2186-4f80-a8a9-3b898ec87f2f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-732082b2-2186-4f80-a8a9-3b898ec87f2f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-19" --- # Apprenticeship Training and Assessment Framework 2025 Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-732082b2-2186-4f80-a8a9-3b898ec87f2f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-732082b2-2186-4f80-a8a9-3b898ec87f2f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-732082b2-2186-4f80-a8a9-3b898ec87f2f.json) ## Summary Westmorland and Furness Council is inviting tenders for the Apprenticeship Training and Assessment Framework 2025. This procurement process falls under the Education and Training Services category and pertains to an open procedure valued at £15,000,000. The framework period will cover 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029, with the option to extend twice for up to 12 months each. The tender period will end on 19th December 2024 at 12 Noon. The framework will be accessible to additional contracting authorities and schools, conditional upon prior permission. It is essential to reference the tender documents available via The Chest for detailed information and clarifications. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-quality apprenticeship training and assessment services. The open procedure allows a competitive environment, beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises. The apprenticeship frameworks will cater primarily to Westmorland and Furness Council’s workforce supported by the apprenticeship levy, but extend to other public sector bodies including local councils, educational institutions, and NHS trusts in regions including Cumbria, Lancashire, and North Yorkshire. This broad access creates an expansive market potential for suitable training providers well-versed in comprehensive apprenticeship delivery. ## Notice Westmorland and Furness Council are issuing an Invitation to Tender for a new Apprenticeships Framework for the period 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2029 (initial 4-year term plus 2 x optional extensions of up to 12 Months each). The Council is looking to establish a framework of high quality Apprenticeship Training Providers in order to deliver a range of apprenticeships for its workforce, utilising the apprenticeship levy. The Council are allowing other contracting authorities and schools and other permissible users to access this Framework, with our prior permission/consent (Please see additional information below). Further details of the Framework are included in the Invitation to Tender documents available via The Chest. All clarifications regarding the tender documents must be directed via the messages area of the project dashboard. Any queries regarding using The Chest - https://procontract.due-north.com - please use the support available from the home page. The submission deadline is 19th of December 2024 at 12 Noon. All schools in W&F See Link - https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/schools-and-education/find-school-near-you?page=1 CUMBRIA COMMISSIONER FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY, Carleton Hall, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2AU Cumbria Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Carleton Hall, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2AU Cumbria Constabulary, Carleton Hall, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2AU Cumberland Council, Cumbria House, 117 Botchergate, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 1RD Lancashire County Council, County Hall, Preston PR1 8XJ Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth NE61 2EF North Yorkshire Council, County Hall, Northallerton DL7 8AD Lake District National Park Authority, Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road, Kendal LA9 7RL Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board* Chorley House Lancashire Enterprise Business Park Lancashire Road, Leyland PR26 6TT University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust* Westmorland General Hospital, Burton Road, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 7RG North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust* Ncic Trust Hq Pillars Building Cumberland Infirmary, Infirmary Street, Belle Vue CA2 7HY Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust* Sceptre Point, Sceptre Way, Walton Summit, Preston PR5 6AW Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust* St Nicholas Hospital, Jubilee Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE3 3XT North West Ambulance Service, Ladybridge Hall HQ, Chorley New Road, Bolton BL1 5DD North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, Pemberton House, Colima Avenue, Sunderland Enterprise Park, Sunderland SR 5 3XB ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fa874dd-a9df-4e1c-9ae5-05b0562eed0c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | 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 | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL | | Locality | KENDAL | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA9 4DQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness | | Local authority | Westmorland and Furness | | Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell | | Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale | | 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 - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 19 Nov 2024 at 17:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fa874dd-a9df-4e1c-9ae5-05b0562eed0c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fa874dd-a9df-4e1c-9ae5-05b0562eed0c 19th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com - https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/ - https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/schools-and-education/find-school-near-you?page=1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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