--- title: "Apprenticeship Training Framework for the University of Birmingham" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f14ed9d3-a121-4fd6-aa9a-f2c962723cca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f14ed9d3-a121-4fd6-aa9a-f2c962723cca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f14ed9d3-a121-4fd6-aa9a-f2c962723cca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f14ed9d3-a121-4fd6-aa9a-f2c962723cca.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2018-11-09" --- # Apprenticeship Training Framework for the University of Birmingham Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f14ed9d3-a121-4fd6-aa9a-f2c962723cca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f14ed9d3-a121-4fd6-aa9a-f2c962723cca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f14ed9d3-a121-4fd6-aa9a-f2c962723cca.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is currently seeking to establish an Apprenticeship Training Framework to support its strategy for developing local talent over the next three years. The procurement is categorised within education and training services, with a value of £3,000,000 and a minimum project value of £1,500,000. The tender processes, launched on 9 November 2018, will conclude on 10 December 2018, and the resulting contract is expected to commence on 1 May 2019, lasting until 30 April 2022, with the possibility of extension to 30 April 2023. Interested parties must adhere to the requirements for apprenticeship training providers as specified by the Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in apprenticeship training services, particularly those registered with the ESFA. Companies involved in fields such as applied sciences, engineering, IT, hospitality, and business administration, along with those offering customer service training, would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in this procurement, which aims to cultivate skilled apprentices while providing essential training to the University staff. ## Notice The University of Birmingham is planning to recruit a number of apprentices over the next 3 years in support of the University strategy to develop local talent and support entry points into the University talent pipeline. In addition the University will utilise apprenticeship training for existing staff where a role clearly meets the definition of an apprentice. The University wishes to use the Apprenticeship Levy paid by it to discharge eligible training costs charged by the Training Provider, and by other training providers, in connection with apprenticeship training provided to: * Employees currently employed by the University; and * Employees to be recruited by the University to commence employment May 2019 and thereafter. (in each case "Apprentices") undertaking Apprenticeship Frameworks and Standards normally at Apprenticeship Levels 2, 3, 4 and 5. The University intends (but for the avoidance of doubt shall not be obligated) to procure the supply of apprenticeship training services in connection with the following areas ("the Disciplines"): * Applied Science and non-Engineering Technicians; * Maintenance and Engineering Science Technicians; * IT; * Hospitality and Accommodation services (non-administrative); and * Business administration, customer services and related standards. from the date of this letter until 30 April 2022 ("the Term"). The University may, by serving written notice on the Training Provider on or before 30 October 2021 extend the Term until 30 April 2023. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home The supplier must be an apprenticeship training provider that is on the Education Skills Funding Agency, Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP) and will be on the register at all material times. The provider will ensure compliance with the Apprenticeship funding rules for training providers as published and revised from time to time by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) or any similar or replacement body. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85ea8666-1ca3-4f3c-b55d-8420880cbb67 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | EDGBASTON | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 9 Nov 2018 at 15:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85ea8666-1ca3-4f3c-b55d-8420880cbb67 - 9 Nov 2018 at 15:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85ea8666-1ca3-4f3c-b55d-8420880cbb67 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85ea8666-1ca3-4f3c-b55d-8420880cbb67 9th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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