--- title: "Management Development Programmes - Apprenticeship Levy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d09ca6cf-a3e5-47f5-9958-296ba5a30a59" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d09ca6cf-a3e5-47f5-9958-296ba5a30a59" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d09ca6cf-a3e5-47f5-9958-296ba5a30a59.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d09ca6cf-a3e5-47f5-9958-296ba5a30a59.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-12-13" --- # Management Development Programmes - Apprenticeship Levy Buyer: IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d09ca6cf-a3e5-47f5-9958-296ba5a30a59 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d09ca6cf-a3e5-47f5-9958-296ba5a30a59) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d09ca6cf-a3e5-47f5-9958-296ba5a30a59.json) ## Summary The Ipswich Borough Council is seeking partners to deliver Management Development Programmes using the Apprenticeship Levy. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 4th January 2023. The contract period is set from 1st February 2023 to 1st August 2025. The opportunity falls under the industry category of Staff training services, making it suitable for businesses in the services sector. This tender by Ipswich Borough Council presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in staff training services to engage in a long-term partnership. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given the Council's focus on talent development and strategic management capabilities. Companies with a track record in providing vocational-based programmes and experience in integrating learning strategies with Human Resources functions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice Ipswich Borough Council ("IBC", "the Council" "our" or "we" or "us") is the local authority for the non-metropolitan district of England located in the South of Suffolk. Situated 66 miles North of London at the Junction between the A12 and A14 on the River Orwell and enjoys excellent rail links into London Liverpool Street Station. IBC wish to partner with an organisation to deliver strategic, vocational based Management Development Programmes (MDP) using the Apprenticeship Levy Key facts you should know about the apprenticeship levy - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). We invite Tenders for the supply/provision of a suite of Management Development Programmes created and delivered to address skills gaps and drive strategic talent management. Talent and apprentices can be junior associates in the Council, graduates, school leavers or senior team members. They could be new joiners, or existing employees or entry level associates, each with different needs and learning styles. The MDP is designed to be implemented over a longer period than a normal training course (up to 24 months) and aims to increase management capability and assist with the recruitment and retention of management and leadership talent. It will also enhance employee engagement, productivity, and service delivery. IBC would expect a partnership with the successful tenderer to ensure that the strategy for the Levy funded MDP is fully integrated with our other Human Resources and Learning and Development functions. Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b299a7cf-f7b0-4031-97cb-be66a0c808b1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 1 Aug 2025 | | 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 | IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SUFFOLK | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services - 80511000 - Staff training services - 80532000 - Management training services - 80570000 - Personal development training services ## Release History - 13 Dec 2022 at 14:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b299a7cf-f7b0-4031-97cb-be66a0c808b1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b299a7cf-f7b0-4031-97cb-be66a0c808b1 13th December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/services/procurement-and-tendering Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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