--- title: "16 188 Provider Panel for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training for Cheshire East Council and Stockport Council" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a612b560-c130-424f-95d6-c06a404ef6dc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a612b560-c130-424f-95d6-c06a404ef6dc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a612b560-c130-424f-95d6-c06a404ef6dc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a612b560-c130-424f-95d6-c06a404ef6dc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-01-25" --- # 16 188 Provider Panel for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training for Cheshire East Council and Stockport Council Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a612b560-c130-424f-95d6-c06a404ef6dc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a612b560-c130-424f-95d6-c06a404ef6dc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a612b560-c130-424f-95d6-c06a404ef6dc.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by the Cheshire East Borough Council for the "Provider Panel for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training". This initiative falls under the Education and Training Services category, with a budget of £6,560,000 for the contract period from December 11, 2017, to November 30, 2021. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with key documents published on January 25, 2018, and a future notice expected on June 1, 2018. This opportunity is focused in the North West region of England and aims to maximise the Apprenticeship Levy for both Cheshire East and Stockport Councils. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to compete for roles in apprenticeship training across various sectors including finance, healthcare, engineering, and ICT. With the consortium's intent to reopen the provider panel at least three times a year, businesses can leverage this recurring opportunity to develop their service offerings and establish long-term partnerships with local councils. The expected continuous demand for apprenticeship training services may greatly benefit organisations equipped to deliver tailored training programmes and employment solutions. ## Notice Cheshire East Council & Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council issued an ITT for the provision of a panelof providers of Apprenticeships. The Consortium aims to recruit new staff and upskill existing staff throughan apprenticeship programme, seeking to maximise the Apprenticeship Levy for the councils, ASDVs) andmaintained schools within the areas covered as below: * Legal, Accounting, Finance & Insurance Services * Agriculture, Environmental & Animal Care * Business, Customer Service, Leadership & Management * Childcare & Education, Health & Social Care * Construction, Engineering & Manufacturing * Hospitality & Catering * Sales, Marketing & Procurement * Degree and Masters Apprenticeships * Miscellaneous * ICT The consortium cannot guarantee volumes/values. The maximum annual levy is: Cheshire East: PS740k Stockport: PS900k The Consortium intends to reopen this opportunity to join the Provider Panel at least three times a year.see additional information below for signposting to provider panel information, future opportunities/ re-opening of this provider panel. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee837d28-d966-4f95-a9fa-28617f9334a5 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 25 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 May 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,560,000 | | 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 | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SANDBACH | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW11 1HZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East | | Local authority | Cheshire East | | Electoral ward | Sandbach Town | | Westminster constituency | Congleton | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 25 Jan 2018 at 15:38 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee837d28-d966-4f95-a9fa-28617f9334a5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee837d28-d966-4f95-a9fa-28617f9334a5 25th January 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=71e137eb-5eb2-e711-80e6-005056b64545 Advert for Notice of Award and Future Opportunities - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=fce34116-ccfa-e711-80ea-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21 Link for Prior Information Notice ( PIN ) going advert to EU ref dates for future re-openings of provider panel - http://https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=89c80fdd-c3fa-e711-80ea-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21 Link for Tender Round 2 The re-open of provider panel for apprenticeship training - February Tender for April Contract Commence - http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/jobs_and_careers/apprenticeships_a-team/providing-apprenticeship-training.aspx Link for further detail regarding Cheshire East approach to Apprenticeship Training ## Notice URLs - http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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