--- title: "Apprenticeship Training Provision DPS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-81e6a375-e4bb-4fdb-96ee-31ffe7b62833" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-81e6a375-e4bb-4fdb-96ee-31ffe7b62833" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81e6a375-e4bb-4fdb-96ee-31ffe7b62833.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81e6a375-e4bb-4fdb-96ee-31ffe7b62833.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL" published: "2024-07-23" --- # Apprenticeship Training Provision DPS Buyer: TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81e6a375-e4bb-4fdb-96ee-31ffe7b62833 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-81e6a375-e4bb-4fdb-96ee-31ffe7b62833) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81e6a375-e4bb-4fdb-96ee-31ffe7b62833.json) ## Summary Telford and Wrekin Council is initiating a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for the provision of apprenticeship training and assessment services, classified under the industry category of vocational training services (CPV code: 80530000). This selective procurement process, detailed in the tender ID IT-597-53-TWC000053, will operate through a restricted procedure (above threshold) from 18 May 2022 until 17 May 2025. Interested providers can apply to join the DPS at any time during its lifetime. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with applications being reviewed continuously. The delivery addresses include multiple locations such as the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with the central address being in Telford, Shropshire (TF3 4JA). Key contact for this process is Fiona Leatham from Telford and Wrekin Council, and the main procurement category is services. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in vocational training, particularly those capable of providing apprenticeship training and assessment services. The DPS model ensures ongoing opportunities to secure contracts through the mini competition process in the second stage, benefiting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand in the education and training sector. The two-stage procurement process allows ample time for providers meeting the selection criteria to get approved and continually bid for work. With a varied geographic scope and a structured method of award, businesses with strong capabilities in apprenticeship training should find this tender particularly attractive for consistent and scalable business growth. ## Notice Telford and Wrekin Council is establishing a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for apprenticeship training and assessment. The DPS opens on 18 May 2022 and will run until 17 May 2025 (unless this date is revised). Applications can be received to join the DPS at any time during its lifetime. The DPS is a 2-stage process: Stage 1 - All providers who meet the selection criteria within the online Questionnaire and are not excluded will be admitted to the DPS. Stage 2 - Contracts are awarded during the second stage. A Mini Competition will be held inviting each Approved Provider on the DPS list relating to the particular Lot to bid for work. Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/telford/aspx/Home and then search for current tenders Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fefe2076-5320-48bf-9461-96caf109b807 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 17 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 May 2025 - 19 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL | | Locality | SHROPSHIRE | | Post town | Telford | | Postcode | TF3 4JA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin | | Local authority | Telford and Wrekin | | Electoral ward | Malinslee & Dawley Bank | | Westminster constituency | Telford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80530000 - Vocational training services ## Release History - 23 Jul 2024 at 12:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fefe2076-5320-48bf-9461-96caf109b807 - 9 May 2024 at 08:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fefe2076-5320-48bf-9461-96caf109b807 - 14 Mar 2024 at 09:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fefe2076-5320-48bf-9461-96caf109b807 - 27 Feb 2024 at 11:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fefe2076-5320-48bf-9461-96caf109b807 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fefe2076-5320-48bf-9461-96caf109b807 23rd July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/telford/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://telford.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/telford/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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