--- title: "Provision of Apprentice Services Reference number: Apprentice Retender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f3cbeb70-50e3-4628-8ef5-d5c260bf4d6a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f3cbeb70-50e3-4628-8ef5-d5c260bf4d6a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f3cbeb70-50e3-4628-8ef5-d5c260bf4d6a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f3cbeb70-50e3-4628-8ef5-d5c260bf4d6a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SELLAFIELD" published: "2021-05-12" --- # Provision of Apprentice Services Reference number: Apprentice Retender Buyer: SELLAFIELD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3cbeb70-50e3-4628-8ef5-d5c260bf4d6a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f3cbeb70-50e3-4628-8ef5-d5c260bf4d6a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f3cbeb70-50e3-4628-8ef5-d5c260bf4d6a.json) ## Summary The contracting process is led by Sellafield and is titled "Provision of Apprentice Services Reference number: Apprentice Retender." This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is located in the North West of England. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement period will conclude on 1st July 2021. The opportunity is structured across multiple lots, with a potential contract duration of four years, extendable by an additional two years. Interested suppliers can find more information on the CCS Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace and are encouraged to register for participation. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in apprenticeship training services, particularly those with experience in engineering, operations, and nuclear-related fields. Organisations that can cater to the specified standards, such as maintenance and operations engineering technicians and various engineering specialisms, would be well-positioned to compete. With a webinar planned for 5th July 2021, stakeholders can gain insights into the specifics of this procurement, which could lead to fruitful partnerships and business growth in the education and training sector. ## Notice This procurement is for the provision of apprentice services. The requirement is to be split by specialism and geography. Multiple lots cover the required scope over a 4 year period with the opportunity to extend by 2 further years on a +1 +1 basis. The intention is to utilise the CCS Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS (RM6102) to build supplier portfolios, with the tendering being ran via the CTM system. More information can be found on CCS website https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6102 and the registration available on https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps#learninganddevelopment Further details are available in CTM RFT13181, which suppliers can access once registered on CTM using the following link: https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/pub/registercompany.asp?OID=7&B=SELLAFIELD We are looking to hold a webinar on the 5th of July 2021 10:00-12:00. More information and joining instructions will be provided in due course. Additional information: This lot covers the following standards: - ST0154 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician (Cumbria) (Cohort size 10+) - ST0457 Engineering technician (Cumbria) (Cohort size 1-5) - ST0607 Metal fabricator (Cumbria) (Cohort size 1-5) - ST0162 Engineering Construction pipefitter (Cumbria) (Cohort size 1-5) - ST0852 Plate welder (Cumbria) (Cohort size 1-5) - ST0292 Nuclear Welding Inspection Technician (Cumbria) (Cohort size 1-5) - ST0290 Nuclear health physics monitor (Cumbria) (Cohort size 10+) - ST0291 Nuclear operative (Cumbria) (Cohort size 10+) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1db2ea4c-f695-4f5d-b781-0edf9c7e79ad | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jul 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SELLAFIELD | | Locality | SEASCALE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA20 1PG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Gosforth | | Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 12 May 2021 at 07:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1db2ea4c-f695-4f5d-b781-0edf9c7e79ad ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1db2ea4c-f695-4f5d-b781-0edf9c7e79ad 12th May 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/pub/registercompany.asp?OID=7&B=SELLAFIELD - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps#learninganddevelopment - https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6102 - https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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