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title: "Tender for Apprenticeship Training Provider"
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# Tender for Apprenticeship Training Provider

Buyer: VELOCITY 400 LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c65417a1-e783-44d0-990a-650e9e9684e7

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## Summary

The Royal College of Art, located in London, is currently seeking a sole provider for apprenticeship training services as part of a tender titled "Tender for Apprenticeship Training Provider". The procurement process is at the tender stage, with bids to be submitted by 19th November 2018, 23:59 UTC. This open procedure, with a total contract value of £125,000, aims to up-skill current employees through formal training initiatives that could lead to recognised qualifications for staff. Interested suppliers must register on the college's e-tendering portal to access the full documentation.

This tender presents an advantageous opportunity for businesses that specialise in training services, particularly those with experience in apprenticeship programmes, leadership, and management development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may be well-suited to provide tailored training solutions for the College's evolving apprenticeship agenda. Engaging in this procurement could enhance business growth by establishing a key partnership with a renowned educational institution.

## Notice

Velocity 400 Limited T/A Ensemble Purchasing is carrying out this tender exercise on behalf of its Client The Royal College of Art who are the "Contracting Authority" The Royal College of Art are looking to appoint a sole provider to support the College with an evolving apprenticeship agenda. Currently the College is exploring three potential initiatives including apprentice employment and also apprentice training provision, including leadership and management development provision. The RCA is looking to up-skill its current employees with further formal training which will lead to staff obtaining a recognised qualification. Suppliers wishing to access this opportunity and the full documents will need to register on the college's e-tendering portal by following the link below. Bids will need to be submitted via the portal. All correspondence in relation to this tender will be carried out via the e-tendering portal. https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f1b40e2-3480-4666-9fe2-aa047afe6dca |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2019 - 4 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| 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 | VELOCITY 400 LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 2EU |
| 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 | Knightsbridge & Belgravia |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2018 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f1b40e2-3480-4666-9fe2-aa047afe6dca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f1b40e2-3480-4666-9fe2-aa047afe6dca
  19th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rca.ac.uk
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk

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