--- title: "Apprenticeship DPS(Dynamic Purchasing System)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b523694f-d4ef-4f70-a40e-a8635f94ebbe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b523694f-d4ef-4f70-a40e-a8635f94ebbe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b523694f-d4ef-4f70-a40e-a8635f94ebbe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b523694f-d4ef-4f70-a40e-a8635f94ebbe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL" published: "2019-01-11" --- # Apprenticeship DPS(Dynamic Purchasing System) Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b523694f-d4ef-4f70-a40e-a8635f94ebbe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b523694f-d4ef-4f70-a40e-a8635f94ebbe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b523694f-d4ef-4f70-a40e-a8635f94ebbe.json) ## Summary Milton Keynes Council is inviting applications for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Apprenticeship Services, set to operate for five years from 1st February 2019 until 31st January 2024. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the initial round open for at least 30 days, and subsequent rounds lasting three months each. The total value of the contracts is approximately £15 million. Interested parties should submit their applications by 29th January 2024, with the contract commencing on 30th January 2024. This procurement follows a selective method under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) for services in the staff training sector. This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for training providers, particularly those with expertise in delivering apprenticeship services to public body organisations in England. Given the funding structure reliant on the Apprenticeship Levy and co-investment models, businesses that can offer flexible and innovative training solutions will likely find the DPS advantageous. Furthermore, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, making this an inclusive tender for a diverse range of service providers. ## Notice Milton Keynes Council wishes to invite applications for admission to Dynamic Purchasing System(DPS) in respect of the supply of Apprenticeship Services. Please ignore contract start date mentioned above. The DPS is will be live for 5 years from 01 February 2019 to 31 January 2024. The initial "Round" for this DPS will be open for at least 30 calendar days. Following on from this, each "Round" will then be open for 3 months (close every quarter). This means that Applications can be submitted throughout the duration of the DPS, but the Authority will only process the applications on a quarterly basis. Funding for apprenticeships in England is accessed by Employers from central Government Funds since 6 April 2017. This is a drawdown of funds paid by Employers in the form of an 'Apprenticeship Levy', and other funding available in the form of 'Co-Investment'. For Co-Investment funds Employers also contribute to the costs directly from their own funds. Training Providers may apply to deliver either or both types of funded provision through the Approved Provider List. The DPS will be an approved provider list which will be based on the RoATP. The DPS will consist of sufficiently experienced and qualified Training Providers who can deliver education services to apprentices employed by public body organisations in England. DPS is being established pursuant to Regulation 74 of the Public Contracts Regulations. The procurement is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime ('LTR'). To register your interest and download the project documents please visit the LGSS Procurement e-tendering portal (ProContract) at http://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/824eda8a-15fb-4d21-a2f7-555834d72de7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jan 2024 - 31 Jan 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 3EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80511000 - Staff training services ## Release History - 11 Jan 2019 at 11:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/824eda8a-15fb-4d21-a2f7-555834d72de7 - 11 Jan 2019 at 11:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a8bafb0-cd60-469c-ab3e-a05124feeae2 - 11 Jan 2019 at 11:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a84295fc-f358-40aa-99ae-01743dcdde44 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/824eda8a-15fb-4d21-a2f7-555834d72de7 11th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a8bafb0-cd60-469c-ab3e-a05124feeae2 11th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a84295fc-f358-40aa-99ae-01743dcdde44 11th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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