--- title: "Re-Opening of the Multi-Provider Light Touch Regime Framework Agreement for the Provision of Training for the Early Years" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a30a7522-5f53-4404-a2dc-f4a51eee981c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a30a7522-5f53-4404-a2dc-f4a51eee981c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a30a7522-5f53-4404-a2dc-f4a51eee981c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a30a7522-5f53-4404-a2dc-f4a51eee981c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-02-01" --- # Re-Opening of the Multi-Provider Light Touch Regime Framework Agreement for the Provision of Training for the Early Years Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a30a7522-5f53-4404-a2dc-f4a51eee981c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a30a7522-5f53-4404-a2dc-f4a51eee981c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a30a7522-5f53-4404-a2dc-f4a51eee981c.json) ## Summary The Norfolk County Council is inviting tenders for a contract titled "Re-Opening of the Multi-Provider Light Touch Regime Framework Agreement for the Provision of Training for the Early Years." This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is situated in Norfolk, United Kingdom. Currently in the Tender stage, the deadline for submitting bids is 24 March 2017, with the contract commencing on 12 April 2017 and concluding on 10 October 2018. The procurement is being conducted via an open procedure, allowing multiple suppliers to form part of the framework agreement. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vocational and training services, particularly those focused on early years and childcare training. Companies that can demonstrate the ability to deliver high-quality training programmes will be well-suited to compete for inclusion in this framework. The flexible nature of the Light Touch Regime Framework also allows for new providers to join periodically, encouraging a dynamic and competitive environment for suppliers in the education sector. ## Notice Norfolk County Council ("the Council") wishes enter into a contract for the provision of a multi provider Light Touch Regime Framework for the provision of training for the early years and childcare workforce in Norfolk as detailed in this Invitation to Tender and in this Contract Notice. The Light Touch Regime Framework is being let under Regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (Light Touch Regime), under which the Council has flexibility as to the process or procedure to be used when purchasing certain services, of which training is one. In this instance, the Council is establishing a framework agreement with multiple suppliers that will set out the terms and conditions for making specific purchases (call -offs). The Light Touch Regime Framework Agreement differs from those let under the non-Light Touch Regime in that the Council, exercising its flexibility, may periodically open the framework for new applicants. It is the Council's intention that new providers will be able to join at certain intervals. It is the Council's intention that the Light Touch Regime Framework will be open for further applications at least one per year for the life of the framework. The Council reserves the right, however, not to open the framework for new applications if it deems this appropriate. If the Council decides to open the Light Touch Regime Framework to new applicants, it will do so on the same terms and conditions and on the same criteria as stated in this Invitation to Tender, unless the Council deems that amendments are required as a result of changes in the market or changes within the Council. There is no limit to the number of providers that can be awarded a framework agreement. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd6cd8c3-3999-41f8-ba76-9e112f7ad283 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Apr 2017 - 10 Oct 2018 | | 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 | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORFOLK | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Lakenham | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80500000 - Training services - 80530000 - Vocational training services ## Release History - 1 Feb 2017 at 13:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd6cd8c3-3999-41f8-ba76-9e112f7ad283 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd6cd8c3-3999-41f8-ba76-9e112f7ad283 27th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.norfolk.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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