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title: "Apprenticeships DPS"
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# Apprenticeships DPS

Buyer: PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b297528b-d7db-4e6f-855f-6a5c6e3988d8

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Apprenticeships DPS," is initiated by Places for People Group Ltd, located in Preston, UK. This open tender focuses on the Education and Training Services industry, aimed at establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply and training of apprentices. The tender period concluded on 17 January 2020, while the contract commenced on 1 March 2020 and is set to expire on 8 April 2021. This allows for a robust timeframe for organisations to deliver essential apprenticeship training services to Places for People and other contracting authorities across the UK.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in training and educational services, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies capable of demonstrating a wide range of apprenticeship services may find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. As the need for skilled apprenticeship providers continues to grow, those with innovative training solutions and a solid ability to meet the required standards can significantly benefit from engaging in this procurement process.

## Notice

Places for People are seeking to appoint a number of providers for the supply and training of apprentices that consistently meet the standards required. The providers will need to be able to provide a range of services to meet the varying requirements of Places for People and other organisations. As such, Places for People wish to form and let an Apprenticeship Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be utilised and owned by Places for People Procurement Hub. It is intended that this DPS will be capable of being used by other Procurement Hub members and contracting authorities in the United Kingdom.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4df9e09-71ba-48f3-94fc-7c66fc35fcc5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2020 - 8 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000 |
| 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 | PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP LTD |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR2 2YB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | Ashton |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2020 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4df9e09-71ba-48f3-94fc-7c66fc35fcc5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4df9e09-71ba-48f3-94fc-7c66fc35fcc5
  7th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=478690345
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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