--- title: "Provision of Apprenticeship Training Services across England" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dec4c3e9-e47c-487e-91ed-9f3a9d675be2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dec4c3e9-e47c-487e-91ed-9f3a9d675be2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dec4c3e9-e47c-487e-91ed-9f3a9d675be2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dec4c3e9-e47c-487e-91ed-9f3a9d675be2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES" published: "2017-03-17" --- # Provision of Apprenticeship Training Services across England Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dec4c3e9-e47c-487e-91ed-9f3a9d675be2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dec4c3e9-e47c-487e-91ed-9f3a9d675be2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dec4c3e9-e47c-487e-91ed-9f3a9d675be2.json) ## Summary NHS Shared Business Services is currently undertaking a tender process titled "Provision of Apprenticeship Training Services across England." This opportunity falls within the education and training services industry category and is set to establish a framework agreement for the provision of Apprenticeship Frameworks and Standards to public bodies liable for the Apprenticeship Levy. The tender period is active and will conclude on 13th April 2017. The contractual obligations are planned to begin on 30th May 2017 and end on 31st May 2021. Interested parties are encouraged to access the EU Supply Portal for further details, including the application process and approval by NHS SBS. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and educational services, particularly those with experience in apprenticeship programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities, allowing them to engage with public sector clients and potentially expand their service offerings across multiple UK bodies. Companies capable of delivering innovative training solutions aligned with apprenticeship standards will be well-positioned to compete in this tender process. ## Notice NHS Shared Business Services is establishing a framework agreement for the provision of Apprenticeship Training Services to Public Bodies who pay the Apprenticeship Levy. Apprenticeship Training Services means the provision of Apprenticeship Frameworks and Apprenticeship Standards. NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) wishes to establish a Framework Agreement (acting on behalf of its clients) for use by the following UK bodies (and any future successors to these organisations) subject to the approval of NHS SBS: Public sector bodies, including any statutory and other successor organisations to any of the foregoing and in addition any other commissioners (whether alone or jointly with any other organisation), providers and regulators of NHS funded (either in whole or in part) services including practice based commissioning consortia, general practice commissioning consortia, the National Commissioning Board (and all sub national offices including any body obtaining new membership to NHS Shared Business Services Ltd). Additional information: Organisations interesting in applying to join the framework should visit the EU Supply Portal http://nhssbs.eu-supply.com and search for Tender ID 269969 The Services to which this Procurement relates fall within Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations"). As such, the procurement of the Services is being run as a bespoke competition to establish a Framework. The CCG does not intend to hold itself bound by any of the Regulations, save those applicable to Schedule 3 services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c91e2d1-d304-4d0c-b8a8-75b4b92a23d9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 May 2017 - 31 May 2021 | | 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 | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M50 2UW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Quays | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 17 Mar 2017 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c91e2d1-d304-4d0c-b8a8-75b4b92a23d9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c91e2d1-d304-4d0c-b8a8-75b4b92a23d9 17th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4375c34c-78ba-4fdd-8d7e-c28d83b72980 EU Supply Quick Start Guide - http://nhssbs.eu-supply.com EU Supply Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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