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title: "Framework Agreement for Apprenticeship Delivery Services"
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# Framework Agreement for Apprenticeship Delivery Services

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-916b0dea-7f36-4a1b-a4a0-fdc08d1c916d

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## Summary

The Bank of England has awarded a contract for a Framework Agreement for Apprenticeship Delivery Services, with a total value of £7,194,000. This procurement falls under the services category and is structured into 5 lots covering various apprenticeship schemes. The contract period is from November 30, 2021, to November 29, 2025. The procurement method used was a selective process with a tender deadline of September 9, 2021. Businesses interested in the digital solutions, AI data science, leadership, financial services, and investment sectors could find growth opportunities through this tender.

The buying organisation, the Bank of England, led this procurement process aimed at securing apprenticeship delivery services. The tender has already been awarded to NCH at Northeastern Limited, University of Exeter, and Fitch Learning Limited. As the contract spans multiple lots and apprenticeship areas, businesses in those specific fields are well-suited to compete. The Bank's apprenticeship levy will fund these services that are vital for professional development and growth within the industry, benefiting both the Bank of England and the awarded suppliers.

## Notice

Provision of a 5 Lot framework agreement for apprenticeship delivery services, including training and assessment services, across 5 different apprenticeship schemes. These apprenticeships, outlined below, are being delivered against their relevant apprenticeship standard. Lot 1: Digital Solutions and Technologies, Level 7 Lot 2: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Science, Level 7 Lot 3: Senior Leadership, Level 7 Lot 4: Financial Services Professional, Level 6 Lot 5: Senior Investment and Commercial Banking Professional, Level 7 Additional information: These services are payable via the Bank's apprenticeship levy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/407879e1-4bce-412d-beab-5ee1f8cde079 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2021 - 29 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,194,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,194,000 |
| 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 | BANK OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2R 8AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Walbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | FITCH LEARNING; NCH AT NORTHEASTERN; UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2022 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/407879e1-4bce-412d-beab-5ee1f8cde079

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/407879e1-4bce-412d-beab-5ee1f8cde079
  8th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/53efdb0b-4b74-425d-8451-8402fa300d86?origin=SearchResults&p=1

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