--- title: "Professional Economist Integrated Degree Apprenticeship RM6107" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ecfff0af-a230-4818-a64f-d19a712aba3d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ecfff0af-a230-4818-a64f-d19a712aba3d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ecfff0af-a230-4818-a64f-d19a712aba3d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ecfff0af-a230-4818-a64f-d19a712aba3d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2018-07-26" --- # Professional Economist Integrated Degree Apprenticeship RM6107 Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ecfff0af-a230-4818-a64f-d19a712aba3d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ecfff0af-a230-4818-a64f-d19a712aba3d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ecfff0af-a230-4818-a64f-d19a712aba3d.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the Professional Economist Integrated Degree Apprenticeship (RM6107). This initiative is in collaboration with the Government Economic Service (GES) and is aimed at engaging a single training provider to support the employment of at least 75 apprentices starting in August 2019, with potential growth in subsequent years. The tender period is open until 6th August 2018, while the contract will commence on 11th September 2018, lasting for an initial period of two years, with options for two one-year extensions. The procurement employs an open procedure, with a total estimated value of £10 million, and is classified under administration and education services for the United Kingdom and other regions. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialize in delivering Economics degree programmes, particularly those that are registered with the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) as apprenticeship training providers. Businesses with at least three years of experience in this field and those that currently offer L100 programmes would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, consortia submissions are encouraged, making this a viable opportunity for collaborations among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to broaden their service offerings in the education and training sector. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service as the Authority are working with the Government Economic Service (GES) support team in HM Treasury to establish a single supplier Framework Agreement for Professional Economist Integrated Degree Apprenticeships. As the largest employer of economists in England the GES are committed to employing Professional Economist Apprentices. The Professional Economist Apprenticeship entry route is seen as the important new pillar of the GES Recruitment Strategy and will have parity of esteem with the established Fast Track and Main Stream entry routes. The apprenticeship route is considered a vital part of the GES's drive to ensure that the economics profession continues to attract the brightest and the best from all backgrounds. Through this Framework Agreement it is the GES intention to form an enduring professional relationship with a single training provider to deliver all of the Professional Economist Integrated Degree Apprenticeship Training for GES member organisations. Current indications are that 75 apprentices will be recruited for August 2019 starts and this may grow in subsequent years. To participate in this procurement potential providers must be registered on the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP), must have three years' experience of delivering an Economics degree programme and currently offer an L100 programme. The scope will include the Apprenticeship Standards as published in the Specification, Attachment 4a. Tenders submitted by consortia are welcome for this Procurement. The duration of the Framework Agreement set out in II.2.7 is the Initial Framework Period of 2 years. There are also two additional 1 year extension options available in that Framework Agreement. Additional information: The value in Section II.I.5 of the Contract Notice is PS10 million. The framework agreement has an initial period of 2 years, with options to extend for a further 2 periods of 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6ab8fae-8242-4cc3-bc6a-bc556851d244 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Sep 2018 - 11 Sep 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | L 39P | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 75100000 - Administration services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 26 Jul 2018 at 15:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6ab8fae-8242-4cc3-bc6a-bc556851d244 - 25 Jul 2018 at 16:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6ab8fae-8242-4cc3-bc6a-bc556851d244 - 11 Jul 2018 at 13:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6ab8fae-8242-4cc3-bc6a-bc556851d244 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6ab8fae-8242-4cc3-bc6a-bc556851d244 26th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b1e6853-9c38-45eb-8cfe-348c28701887 Contract Notice Transparency Information for the Agreement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f7561cf-7e9b-413a-a543-05aeb5613f26 Rights Reserved for CCS Framework - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34f0a641-fb9c-4bda-9cae-b755d9e7c769 Contract Notice Authorised Customer List - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5feefc7e-830e-467c-8ec2-dd36a4261c3e Bid Pack RM6107 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/211380f9-5781-4706-8a3c-f38622aba7ac Contract Notice RM6107 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce6978ae-b271-4287-aeba-e5b234599153 Bid Pack (2) RM6107 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/ccs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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