--- title: "RES/Bristol Apprenticeship Service DPS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8d494727-0aa4-4dad-84fa-17f3e9562b73" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8d494727-0aa4-4dad-84fa-17f3e9562b73" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d494727-0aa4-4dad-84fa-17f3e9562b73.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d494727-0aa4-4dad-84fa-17f3e9562b73.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-05-18" --- # RES/Bristol Apprenticeship Service DPS Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d494727-0aa4-4dad-84fa-17f3e9562b73 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8d494727-0aa4-4dad-84fa-17f3e9562b73) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d494727-0aa4-4dad-84fa-17f3e9562b73.json) ## Summary Bristol City Council is initiating the procurement process for the "RES/Bristol Apprenticeship Service DPS," aimed at establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System for education and training services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a total budget of £3,500,000 set for the contract period from September 1, 2022, to March 31, 2025. Interested suppliers are encouraged to participate in two market events on May 23 and 24, 2022, to gain insights into the service and application process. The delivery of services is expected to benefit the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in education and training services, specifically those registered with the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, especially those focused on apprenticeship training and technical education. Engaging with this process could allow these businesses to expand their reach and establish long-term partnerships with Bristol City Council and local employers. ## Notice Bristol City Council, wish to set up a new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) registered providers to support the delivery of the Bristol Apprenticeship Service. Bristol Apprenticeship Service is responsible for the timely and effective identification, commissioning and delivery of apprenticeship training activities on behalf of the Council and other employers in the local area. The Council will be holding 2 market events to provide information on the service and process for suppliers to apply to deliver apprenticeships on behalf of Bristol City Council including the provision of technical training for the On Site Bristol programme These events will be held on Monday 23rd May and Tuesday 24th May between 1-3pm. If you would like to attend please register your interest below: 23rd - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bristol-city-council-apprenticeships-information-for-suppliers-part-1-tickets-342608259527 24th - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bristol-city-council-apprenticeships-information-for-suppliers-part-2-tickets-342609693817 NB: The Advert for this Tender is due to go live on Monday 23rd ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07a5c903-463b-4e9c-85f8-0307b309b2eb | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 May 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS3 9FS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Bedminster | | Westminster constituency | Bristol South | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 18 May 2022 at 14:42 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07a5c903-463b-4e9c-85f8-0307b309b2eb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07a5c903-463b-4e9c-85f8-0307b309b2eb 18th May 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.bristol.gov.uk/ - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bristol-city-council-apprenticeships-information-for-suppliers-part-1-tickets-342608259527 - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bristol-city-council-apprenticeships-information-for-suppliers-part-2-tickets-342609693817 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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