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title: "L4 Improvement Practitioner"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e685d2f4-08c5-4172-b205-cf149e2a939e"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# L4 Improvement Practitioner

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e685d2f4-08c5-4172-b205-cf149e2a939e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which has issued a contract for the provision of L4 Improvement Practitioner Apprenticeships, categorised under training services. The contract, valued at £30,000, falls within the services sector and targets various delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. The procurement method used is selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st November 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2021. The associated tender period ended on 31st October 2020, marking the conclusion of the application phase.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in apprenticeship training and educational services, particularly SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises). Companies that can provide high-quality training solutions and exhibit experience in apprenticeship programmes will be well-positioned to compete. As the contract has already been awarded to Skills Training UK, similar businesses looking to expand their reach or services may benefit by monitoring future opportunities in this line of procurement.

## Notice

This Contract Order Form is issued in accordance with the provisions of the Apprenticeship Training Provider Dynamic Marketplace (DMP) Agreement for the provision of L4 Improvement Practitioner Apprenticeships. Dated 21st October 2020. The Supplier agrees to supply the Goods and/or Services specified below on and subject to the terms of this Contract. For the avoidance of doubt this Contract consists of the terms set out in this Contract Order Form and the Contract Terms

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7491c84-e24a-4307-b3e5-c06f33554039 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SKILLS TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2021 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7491c84-e24a-4307-b3e5-c06f33554039

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7491c84-e24a-4307-b3e5-c06f33554039
  5th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/18ca44b8-d22d-4fcf-a9b5-67322923dfb8
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