--- title: "Provision of Apprenticeship Training Services to the University of Birmingham (Dynamic Purchasing System)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8ac2da7f-5fed-4033-9d7d-1ce835e5feb4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8ac2da7f-5fed-4033-9d7d-1ce835e5feb4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ac2da7f-5fed-4033-9d7d-1ce835e5feb4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ac2da7f-5fed-4033-9d7d-1ce835e5feb4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2023-08-21" --- # Provision of Apprenticeship Training Services to the University of Birmingham (Dynamic Purchasing System) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ac2da7f-5fed-4033-9d7d-1ce835e5feb4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8ac2da7f-5fed-4033-9d7d-1ce835e5feb4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ac2da7f-5fed-4033-9d7d-1ce835e5feb4.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is seeking suppliers to provide apprenticeship training services as part of a Dynamic Purchasing System. The procurement process follows the restricted procedure under the Public Procurement Regulations 2015 and will create opportunities for businesses to join the DPS over its 5-year duration. The deadline for tender submissions is set for September 20, 2023, with the contract period starting on October 1, 2023. The University aims to optimise its apprenticeship levy, valued at over £1 million per annum, to support genuine apprenticeships and employee career development. This tender offers opportunities for training providers in the education and training services sector to engage with the University of Birmingham. Businesses that specialise in apprenticeship training and are capable of delivering services in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, are well-suited to compete. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate in this selective procurement process, where suppliers have the flexibility to compete for specific services under the DPS. The University reserves the right to halt the process at any stage if deemed necessary, ensuring fair competition throughout the procurement. ## Notice The University of Birmingham is planning to recruit a number of apprentices over the next 5 years in support of the University strategy to develop local talent and support entry points into the University talent pipeline. In addition, the University will utilise apprenticeship training for existing staff where a role clearly meets the definition of an apprentice. The University of Birmingham will look to sustainably optimise use of its apprenticeship levy (In excess of ?1million per annum) to support genuine apprenticeships and career development for University employees. The University of Birmingham is looking to engage training providers to deliver apprenticeship training in key areas. The successful suppliers will deliver apprenticeship training where training cannot be provided in house. The tender process will follow the restricted procedure under the Public Procurement Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). It is following the light-touch regime permitted under Regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The University intends to implement a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to deliver these requirements. This requires the release of procurement documents at the same time as publication of the OJEU notice which comprise the following: o Dynamic Purchasing System Instructions o Supplier's Questionnaire (SQ) - must be completed and returned o UoB Terms and Conditions Establishing a DPS with multiple suppliers will help to create an environment which encourages fair competition, allowing suppliers to join at any time and choose whether to compete for all or any of the services under the DPS. The DPS will remain open to allow new suppliers, previously rejected suppliers, to apply for admittance to the DPS at any point throughout its five (5) years' duration. The University reserves the right at its absolute and sole discretion not to proceed with a Contract Award and end the process at any stage if it wishes to do so. Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofBirmingham/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92d00668-97a7-4368-bc6e-5323f0052136 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2028 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | EDGBASTON | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 21 Aug 2023 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92d00668-97a7-4368-bc6e-5323f0052136 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92d00668-97a7-4368-bc6e-5323f0052136 21st August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofBirmingham/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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