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title: "Framework for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Providers"
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# Framework for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Providers

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3eedd2d-2713-46f8-b779-03bc3acd24d9

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## Summary

The Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of apprenticeship training providers, with a total value of £30,000,000. The contract period is from September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2026. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on March 23, 2022. The contract was awarded on July 6, 2022. The framework is divided into 17 lots covering levels 2 to 5 and levels 6 and above. The contract was lotted by Institute for Apprenticeship and Technical Education Apprenticeship route pathways, excluding certain technical pathways.

This opportunity by Hampshire County Council aims to create business growth opportunities for organisations providing apprenticeship training. Businesses that are currently listed on the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP) and have a proven track record in apprenticeship delivery would be well-suited to compete for this framework. The procurement process is open to SMEs and VCSEs, with an emphasis on meeting specific quality and financial standards set by OFSTED and ESFA. Hampshire County Council encourages consortia formations for tendering but restricts prime contractors from participating separately in the same framework.

## Notice

Hampshire County Council invited applications from suitably experienced organisations to bid for a place on a Framework for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Providers. The Framework was advertised with a period of 4 years, with the initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year. Tenderers were required to meet the following minimum standards: - be currently listed on the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP) to deliver apprenticeship training; and - have a proven track record in Apprenticeship delivery; and - be assessed by OFSTED as a minimum of a grade 2 (Good) for Apprenticeships or have been graded as making 'reasonable progress' or 'significant progress' following a OFSTED Monitoring visit. For Level 6+ only, a Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education rating of 'Meets UK Expectations' or higher (Universities only) will be suitable if you have not been subject to an OFSTED visit. Note: Providers who are rated by OFSTED as grade 3 or 4 or rated as making insufficient progress following a monitoring visit will automatically be disqualified from the procurement process; and - must not have Quality Review Visits ongoing because of a Poor Annual Provider Review (Higher Educational establishments only); and - must not have ESFA financial sanctions in place or Financial Reviews ongoing; and - all apprenticeship learning and end point assessment must be funded within cap through the Levy under the Government's Apprenticeship Scheme. The Framework was lotted by Institute for Apprenticeship and Technical Education Apprenticeship route pathways and divided into 17 Lots in total to cover provision at Levels 2 to 5 and Levels 6 and above. The Framework excluded the following technical pathways: - Creative and Design; and - Engineering and Manufacturing; and - Hair and Beauty; and - Protective Services; and - Sales, Marketing and Procurement; and - Transport and Logistics. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Home Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address. Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0349c644-b47f-465a-aef0-13eb21f8e32b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000,000 |
| 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MULTIPLE SUPPLIER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2022 at 08:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0349c644-b47f-465a-aef0-13eb21f8e32b
- 9 Feb 2022 at 09:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/762933f7-f4d7-4dbb-9fbb-d516441d297b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0349c644-b47f-465a-aef0-13eb21f8e32b
  26th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/762933f7-f4d7-4dbb-9fbb-d516441d297b
  9th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/cc5f3c8c-94b3-42d8-89d4-840d6392c36e

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Home

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