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title: "Apprenticeships DPS"
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# Apprenticeships DPS

Buyer: PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df84832c-6f71-4412-a5f5-82fb5aa6d34f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Apprenticeships DPS" is managed by Places for People Group Ltd, based in Preston, UK. This dynamic purchasing system aims to appoint various providers for the supply and training of apprentices, facilitating compliance with required standards. It falls under the education and training services category and has a contract value of £20,000. The tender process was conducted using an open procedure, with the contract period commencing on 1st January 2020 and concluding on 31st March 2021. The procurement stage was recently completed with the award notice published on 7th March 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses focusing on apprenticeship training and education services, particularly those able to cater to diverse client needs. Companies such as training providers, educational institutions, or organisations with expertise in apprenticeship schemes will find this tender particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the structure of the dynamic purchasing system could enhance competition and foster innovation in service delivery.

## Notice

Places for People are seeking to appoint a number of providers for the supply and training of apprentices that consistently meet the standards required. The providers will need to be able to provide a range of services to meet the varying requirements of Places for People and other organisations. As such, Places for People wish to form and let an Apprenticeship Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be utilised and owned by Places for People Procurement Hub. It is intended that this DPS will be capable of being used by other Procurement Hub members and contracting authorities in the United Kingdom.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/177fbcd2-6459-4f26-98b8-c68fd138f781 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP LTD |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR2 2YB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | Ashton |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | DN COLLEGES GROUP; REMIT GROUP; THE WORKING KNOWLEDGE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2020 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/177fbcd2-6459-4f26-98b8-c68fd138f781

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/177fbcd2-6459-4f26-98b8-c68fd138f781
  7th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=478793764
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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