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title: "Apprenticeships and Operational Training Framework"
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# Apprenticeships and Operational Training Framework

Buyer: NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029b45

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## Summary

Northern Gas Networks Limited has recently completed a tender process titled "Apprenticeships and Operational Training Framework" within the education and training services industry. The contracting authority, based in Leeds, UK, was seeking qualified suppliers to deliver training services split into two lots: LOT 1 focuses on Apprenticeships providing various levels of training for Gas Network Operatives and Technicians, while LOT 2 is aimed at an Operational Training Framework covering essential training courses across their network. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method with a prior call for competition, finalising with a signing date for contracts on 1 November 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational and training services relevant to the gas industry. Companies with expertise in delivering apprenticeship programmes that meet the national standards, as well as those providing operational courses across a wide geographic area, would be well-positioned to compete. The active contracts stem from the need to train a workforce capable of following current operational standards, which is critical for growth in the sector, making this a lucrative avenue for training providers looking to expand their reach in a regulated industry.

## Notice

As part of Northern Gas Networks continued requirements for training and development and as to the current contracts in place due to expire, we are running a new tender event. The scope of requirements will be divided into 2 individual LOT's as follows; LOT 1 - Apprenticeships LOT 2 - Operational Training Framework

### Lot Information

LOT 1 Apprenticeships

LOT 1 requirements are for Northern Gas Networks to contract with a Training Provider to deliver Apprentice Training Services for Apprentices as below: * Maintenance Operations Engineering Technicians Level 3: 10-15 * Gas Network Operative Level 2: 10-12 * Gas Network Craftsperson Level 3: 10-12Training programmes must conform to the current apprentice standards at contract commencement date and the apprentice programme must include the following qualifications: - Gas Network Operative Level 2- Service & Mains Laying - Gas Network Craftsperson Level 3 - Emergency Response - Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Level 3-Pathways Mechanical and Electrical & Instrumentation

Renewal: 3 x 1 year extension provisions available for NGN to use at our discretion

LOT 2 - Operational Training Framework

LOT 2 is a Framework Contract requirement to provide operational training courses across the whole of NGN's Network. NGN Courses should be run to the maximum capacity allowed and be held between 1st April until 30th September each year. Essential Criteria is as follows; * Feed Back Forms to be completed during the training and managed by the training provider. Completed Forms to be issued to NGNs nominated representative 48 hours after completion. * Full joining instructions are to be sent to NGNs nominated representative at least 14 days prior to the commencement of the course. * Registers of attendance must be scanned and emailed no later than 48 hours after each course to NGNs nominated contact * Certificates must be applied for by Suppliers as soon as courses completed * Certificates are to be issued to NGNs nominated contact within agreed timescales. Certificates should contain a breakdown of content on each element of training completed to achieve the overall certification. * Suppliers are to supply all equipment/plant for both Technical and Non-Technical including stationery. NGN Operatives will supply their own PPE. * Most current and up to date training materials must be used. (Versions/examples of the materials used are requested within this RFP)

Renewal: 3 x 1 year extension provisions available for NGN to use at our discretion

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028368-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,550,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS15 8TU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Garforth & Swillington |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds East |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLE42 Leeds |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | DEVELOP TRAINING; EXPEDIENT TRAINING SERVICES; JTL; LOMAX TRAINING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2021 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028368-2021
- 12 Mar 2021 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005076-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northerngasnetworks.co.uk/procurement

## Provenance

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