--- title: "PIN - GSV1684 - Apprenticeship Scheme 2018-20" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c3a8f535-7f2f-49e6-9bb6-f922b09f754d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c3a8f535-7f2f-49e6-9bb6-f922b09f754d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c3a8f535-7f2f-49e6-9bb6-f922b09f754d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c3a8f535-7f2f-49e6-9bb6-f922b09f754d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PARLIAMENT UK" published: "2018-02-19" --- # PIN - GSV1684 - Apprenticeship Scheme 2018-20 Buyer: PARLIAMENT UK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3a8f535-7f2f-49e6-9bb6-f922b09f754d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c3a8f535-7f2f-49e6-9bb6-f922b09f754d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c3a8f535-7f2f-49e6-9bb6-f922b09f754d.json) ## Summary The Houses of Parliament is conducting a procurement process for a lead supplier or suppliers to manage an Apprenticeship Scheme for the period 2018-2020. This initiative falls under the education and training services sector, specifically aimed at providing a diverse range of apprenticeships across the Parliamentary Estate in London. The procurement is currently at the Planning stage, with expressions of interest accepted until 17:00 UK time on 28 February 2018. The contract, expected to commence on 30 August 2018, may be awarded for an initial period of two years, with the Authority keen to explore the introduction of degree apprenticeships as well. This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in education and training services across various disciplines such as Business Administration, Catering, and Project Management. Suppliers capable of demonstrating an ability to provide comprehensive apprenticeship programmes that meet the Authority's requirements will be well-suited to compete. The estimated annual Apprenticeship Levy of £460,000 signifies the potential for significant contracts, making this a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their offerings in the public sector. ## Notice The Houses of Parliament requires a lead supplier or suppliers to manage the provision of a wide range of apprenticeships for roles across the Parliamentary Estate. The roles include but are not limited to Business Administration, Customer Service, Project Management, Catering, Finance and Management. The Authority expects to hold market engagement seminars in 3.2018. If you are interested in attending then please submit an expression of interest through In-Tend. The Corporate Officer from the House of Commons and the Corporate Officer from the House of Lords (the Authority) requires a Lead Providers to manage and support several suppliers for the provision of a wide range of apprenticeships for roles across the Parliamentary Estate. This contract may be split into a number of lots covering but not limited to, the following areas: - Business Administration Level 3, - Customer Service Level 2, - Associate Project Management Level 4, - Catering: across various Standards levels 2 and 3 initially, - Finance: levels various, - Management at various levels. The Authority intends to appoint a Lead supplier or suppliers - dependant on their overall service offer and training provision. The approximate annual Apprenticeship Levy is GBP 460 000. The Authority is interested to hear how degree apprenticeships could be introduced and utilised in addition to the aforementioned roles. We are also interested in hearing about how suppliers could meet the TBC requirements below in future if different business areas decide they want to proceed with them. These will not commence immediately, however information from suppliers on the feasibility of providing these courses in future will inform our approach to tendering. Other positions: - TBC, - Horologist, - Curator, - French Polisher, - Stone Mason, - HR, - Barista, - Carpenter, - Electrician, - Plumber, - Engineering, - Architect, - Data Analyst, Cyber Security, - Business Analyst. The contract may be for an initial period of 2 years. The Authority shall only appoint suppliers who can demonstrate that they have the ability to supply the services identified in the requirement, in the most economically advantageous way. The Authority expects to hold a market engagement seminar(s), therefore if you are interested in attending then please submit an expression of interest through In-tend by 28.2.2018, any further correspondence will be after this date. The Invitation to Tender document is expected to be published in the coming months but a precise timetable has not yet been confirmed. Additional information: Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and there are no tender documents to download or submit at this stage. If you are interested in this potential opportunity, please submit your expression of interest via our In-Tend procurement portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk/aspx/Home) by responding to this Prior Information Notice-GSV1684 (listed within Tenders / Current). Please note that the deadline for expressions of interest is 17.00 hours UK time on 28 Feb 2018. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6537ce9a-61fb-49a1-ac23-19ca2690a8c6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Aug 2018 - 29 Aug 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | PARLIAMENT UK | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 0PW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 75121000 - Administrative educational services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 19 Feb 2018 at 16:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6537ce9a-61fb-49a1-ac23-19ca2690a8c6 - 19 Feb 2018 at 16:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6537ce9a-61fb-49a1-ac23-19ca2690a8c6 - 19 Feb 2018 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6537ce9a-61fb-49a1-ac23-19ca2690a8c6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6537ce9a-61fb-49a1-ac23-19ca2690a8c6 19th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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