---
title: "Academic Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029ba5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WESTERN POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC"
published: "2021-09-14"
---

# Academic Training

Buyer: WESTERN POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029ba5

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## Summary

Western Power Distribution PLC is conducting a tender for "Academic Training" aimed at providing education and training services in alignment with the Skills Funding Agency guidelines. This procurement is classified under the services category and focuses on Electrical Power Engineering training for various qualifications. The procurement method is selective, involving a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The tender period is set to conclude on 15 April 2021, and the service locations are across the UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in electrical engineering or related fields. Companies with expertise in City & Guilds and BTEC qualifications would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as Western Power Distribution looks for providers that can demonstrate high standards in health, safety, sustainability, and effective service delivery.

## Notice

To provide Academic Training in-line with guidance issued by the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) that can be found in Apprenticeship funding rules and WPD's Policies and Procedures.

### Lot Information

Level 2 and Level 3

Level 2 - City & Guilds 2304-17 (60371791) Level 3 - EAL Subsidiary Diploma Engineering Technologies (60157999)

Options: The duration of the Agreement shall be for 2 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years in 1 year increments.

Level 4

Level 4 - BTEC Higher National Certificate in Electrical Engineering

Options: The duration of the Agreement shall be for 2 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years in 1 year increments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022751-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 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 | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTERN POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS2 0TB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE; THE SMB GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2021 at 07:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022751-2021
- 15 Mar 2021 at 11:42 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005172-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westernpower.co.uk
- https://rfxxp.westernpower.co.uk/ECE

## Provenance

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