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title: "Greater Manchester Public Sector Apprenticeships Provision DPS"
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# Greater Manchester Public Sector Apprenticeships Provision DPS

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf1af302-b34a-4fe4-8504-bfc76b5cdc36

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## Summary

Trafford Council is issuing a tender titled "Greater Manchester Public Sector Apprenticeships Provision DPS," aimed at establishing a multi-provider framework using a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to provide apprenticeship services across Greater Manchester's public sector organisations. The procurement, classified under education and training services, is currently in the tender stage, with applications being accepted until 19 December 2018. The DPS framework consists of 15 lots and has a total estimated value of £80 million, spanning a contract period of up to four years starting from 2 January 2018. Interested organizations must submit their responses by the deadline to participate in this selective procurement process. 

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in apprenticeship training and education services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can deliver apprenticeship programmes in line with the new Post 16 Technical Routes will find this tender relevant to their growth strategies. By securing a place on the DPS, these providers can engage with multiple public sector entities and gain access to potential contracts throughout its duration, thus encouraging sustainable development and increased workloads for successful bidders.

## Notice

Trafford Council on behalf of the listed Greater Manchester's (GM) public sector organisations & Associate members of Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA), are procuring a Multi Provider Framework via a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of providers to deliver apprenticeships. The DPS framework is 15 Lots reflecting the new Post 16 Technical Routes. Term is 2+1+1 years from 22nd January 2018. It is a single DPS for Greater Manchester public sector organisations & Association members of AGMA, these shall have access to & may utilise whole, or part throughout its term. Separate Call-Off Contracts shall be entered into under the DPS, & may commence at any time after award on to DPS. Greater Manchester public sector organisations and Associate members of AGMA do not guarantee to call off any specific work during the term of the DPS & a place on to the DPS is not a guarantee of any awarded contracts. Providers not on the GM Public Sector Apprenticeship Training DPS cannot bid for any GM Apprenticeship Training Provision. The Greater Manchester Public Sector Apprenticeship Provision - Dynamic Purchasing System is re-opening for applications for all 15 Lots until Monday 19th December 2018. Please note the next opening of the Dynamic Purchasing System will be in approximately 6 months and will only re-open for lots where provision is limited or not currently available through the DPS. Please note * If your organisation has submitted a response previously. It is expected that the whole tender response to be resubmitted. * The tender document has been amended to reflect current data, and GMCA have requested the most recently published achievement rates and satisfaction data. The evaluation methodology will be unchanged.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e749771-fc41-4289-ac66-ed96371ed992 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2018 - 8 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRAFFORD COUNCIL |
| Locality | STRETFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M32 0TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 15 |
| Supplier names | ALLIANCE LEARNING; BAUER RADIO; BLACKPOOL & FYLDE COLLEGE; BURY COLLEGE; ESTIO TRAINING; EXPANSE GROUP; GB TRAINING; INTERSERVE; PEOPLE PLUS; QA; ROCHDALE TRAINING; SALFORD CITY COLLEGE; SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE; START TRAINING; THE SKILLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2018 at 10:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e749771-fc41-4289-ac66-ed96371ed992
- 22 May 2018 at 11:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa2a97be-4250-457d-9998-185c6d0a228d
- 20 Oct 2017 at 14:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa2a97be-4250-457d-9998-185c6d0a228d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e749771-fc41-4289-ac66-ed96371ed992
  20th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa2a97be-4250-457d-9998-185c6d0a228d
  20th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.trafford.gov.uk/

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