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title: "Places for People - Apprenticeships Preferred Supplier List - May 2021"
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# Places for People - Apprenticeships Preferred Supplier List - May 2021

Buyer: PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd08b014-02d7-4d8f-94d0-10d4a75a7954

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Places for People Group Limited, which is seeking to establish an Apprenticeships Preferred Supplier List through a 2nd Stage Invitation to Tender. This tender is classified under the education and training services industry and is based in the UK. The procurement method used is selective, following a restricted procedure, with the tender period concluding on 7th June 2021. The contract period commenced on 18th June 2021 and will end on 19th June 2023, with a total estimated value of £14,000.

This opportunity allows businesses that specialise in apprenticeship training and education services to compete for a contract to be part of a panel that Places for People will utilise to recruit and train apprentices. Companies, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), will find this tender appealing if they can provide a range of training frameworks and standards across various locations in England. This could lead to long-term partnerships and a steady stream of projects as Places for People seeks to continually recruit and train apprentices within its operations.

## Notice

Through this DPS 2nd Stage Invitation to Tender Places for People is sought to establishing a new, agreement to facilitate the appointment of Apprenticeship and training providers to recruit and train apprentices for its own businesses using the available Government Frameworks and Standards. All providers invited to participate in this 2nd Stage DPS Invitation to Tender have indicated at Stage 1 of the DPS that they can offer different Frameworks and Standards in varying locations. It is with this in mind that Places for People intend to appoint a panel of providers who between them should be able to offer the range of Framework and Standards training and in the locations in England that Places for people require. Contract notice to the Official Journal of the European Union ("OJEU") 2019/S 111-272277 reference number.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b82575d-e6f3-4f05-9a9a-11cca3172eaf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2021 - 19 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,000 |
| 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 LIMITED |
| 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 | ARDEN UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2021 at 11:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b82575d-e6f3-4f05-9a9a-11cca3172eaf
- 22 Jul 2021 at 11:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b82575d-e6f3-4f05-9a9a-11cca3172eaf
- 22 Jul 2021 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b82575d-e6f3-4f05-9a9a-11cca3172eaf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b82575d-e6f3-4f05-9a9a-11cca3172eaf
  22nd July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=572771838
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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