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title: "LPS CORP - Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers - RFQ 15173396"
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# LPS CORP - Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers - RFQ 15173396

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7efa8f34-ef8c-4228-bde6-291e47835f5d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Lancashire County Council inviting tenders for the "Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers" under the title "LPS CORP - RFQ 15173396". This project falls under the education and training services category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 10th July 2017, with the tender period ending on 28th July 2017. The anticipated contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2017 and last until 31st August 2019, with possible extension options available. The procurement is being conducted via a selective method, specifically through a restricted procedure.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses to expand within the training and education sector, particularly for those organisations that are already recognised as main providers on the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) Register of Training Providers. Companies specialising in apprenticeship training and assessment, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to compete for contracts as bidders can submit proposals for up to five out of the 19 main lots available. Success in this tender could enhance a business's reputation and stature in the local training market.

## Notice

LCC is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage is restricted to those organisations that have been awarded a place on the ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency) Register of Training Providers as a MAIN PROVIDER, who successfully completed both the Due Diligence AND Capacity and Capability Questions against the Market Entry Pre-Qualification Process published in September 2016. The framework for Training and Assessment Providers will be split into 19 main lots. Each lot has a number of training specialisms within it and will relate to the subject matter of the main lot. Bidders are invited to bid for one or more main lots as detailed within the tender documents, up to a MAXIMUM of 5 main lots. It is envisaged that the Framework will commence on or around the 01st of September 2017.It is envisaged that the Framework will be let for a period of 24 months, with an option to extend the contract beyond the initial term to a maximum of a further 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a096ee7-a821-4fd2-8a5b-11b22a8fb217 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | 3AAA; BLACKBURN COLLEGE; BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE; NC TRAINING; NELSON AND COLNE COLLEGE; NORTH LANCS TRAINING GROUP; PRESTONS COLLEGE; TRAINING 2000 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2018 at 16:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a096ee7-a821-4fd2-8a5b-11b22a8fb217
- 10 Jul 2017 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6719211c-4a94-47f6-ba9e-8a147d0d3d5f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a096ee7-a821-4fd2-8a5b-11b22a8fb217
  17th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6719211c-4a94-47f6-ba9e-8a147d0d3d5f
  10th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e
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