--- title: "Consultants for Driving Social Mobility in Degree Apprenticeships project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff38cae4-8a09-4d80-a897-6afa6116903a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff38cae4-8a09-4d80-a897-6afa6116903a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff38cae4-8a09-4d80-a897-6afa6116903a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff38cae4-8a09-4d80-a897-6afa6116903a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY" published: "2017-10-24" --- # Consultants for Driving Social Mobility in Degree Apprenticeships project Buyer: LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff38cae4-8a09-4d80-a897-6afa6116903a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff38cae4-8a09-4d80-a897-6afa6116903a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff38cae4-8a09-4d80-a897-6afa6116903a.json) ## Summary Leeds Trinity University is currently leading the "Driving Social Mobility in Degree Apprenticeships" project, aimed at transforming the educational landscape for Higher Education providers in the UK. The project's procurement process has now reached the Award stage, with notable activities outlined in the timeline that commenced with the tender published on 6th September 2017. The initial deadline for receiving tenders was 21st September 2017, and the awarded contracts will run from 1st October 2017 until 31st March 2018, focusing on consultancy services within the education and training sector, specifically in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those specialising in various areas of education and apprenticeship programmes, such as Degree Apprenticeship implementation, Teacher Apprenticeships, and Healthcare Apprenticeships. Companies with expertise in educational consultancy and training services will find this tender particularly relevant, as Leeds Trinity University seeks knowledgeable individuals and organisations to contribute to its ambitious goal of launching over 300 new Degree Apprenticeship places. The competitive quotation process also implies potential for innovative bidders to stand out and secure contracts. ## Notice Leeds Trinity University is leading the 'Driving Social Mobility (DSM) through Degree Apprenticeships' project. The project will provide a significant step-change to the current education landscape and aims to enable a number of Higher Education providers to develop and deliver new degree apprenticeships, as well as providing new training routes for local employers and young people. The project involves various stakeholders including: other universities, colleges, schools, academies, employers, professional bodies, and the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership. The project brings together multiple Higher Education providers to work jointly on the development of systems and curricula in order to deliver an ambitious target of over 300 new Degree Apprenticeship places from September 2018. Leeds Trinity University seeks to commission individuals on a self-employed basis and/or organisations able to offer advice and expertise in the following areas: * Degree Apprenticeship Implementation (LOT 1) * Teacher Apprenticeships (LOT 2) * Healthcare Apprenticeships (LOT 3) * Nursing Apprenticeships (LOT 4) * Construction and the Built Environment Apprenticeships (LOT 5) * Policing Apprenticeships (LOT 6) * Social Work (LOT 7) Additional information: 06/09/17 - original notice published--- deadline for questions about the tender is 1700h 15/09/17 --- deadline for receipt of tenders is NOON on Thursday 21st September 2017 --- 07/09/17 CPV for education and training added ----- 18/09/17 clarification register published ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f725afba-f815-48ba-a865-1d42866df0d4 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Oct 2017 | | Contract period | 23 Oct 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 | | 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY | | Locality | HORSFORTH | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS18 5HD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Horsforth | | Westminster constituency | Leeds North West | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | 3E CONSULTING SERVICES; FIONA BUTT TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY; M13 SKILLS ASSOCIATES; SCALE PROJECTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 24 Oct 2017 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f725afba-f815-48ba-a865-1d42866df0d4 - 18 Sep 2017 at 15:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e14940df-f4c4-4dff-9ff5-4f2c0e99989f - 7 Sep 2017 at 07:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e14940df-f4c4-4dff-9ff5-4f2c0e99989f - 6 Sep 2017 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e14940df-f4c4-4dff-9ff5-4f2c0e99989f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f725afba-f815-48ba-a865-1d42866df0d4 24th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e14940df-f4c4-4dff-9ff5-4f2c0e99989f 18th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/112807a8-4d9e-4575-8ef9-147b8ee387e3 Invitation to tender documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a6e7637-56fb-4627-a1ed-d455087dba99 clarifications register ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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