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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Apprenticeship Training Providers and Associated Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029c4a"
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published: "2021-03-16"
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# Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Apprenticeship Training Providers and Associated Training

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029c4a

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## Summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is currently seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Apprenticeship Training Providers and Associated Training, with the procurement process active as of 16 March 2021. This tender falls under the education and training services category, with a total value of £50 million, and will remain open for applications until 31 March 2031. Interested providers must be registered with the Education and Skills Funding Agency RoATP and can submit their applications electronically through the East Midlands Tenders portal. The deadline for submissions related to the initial tender period is set for 17 March 2021.

This DPS presents a significant opportunity for educational institutions and training providers across various sectors, including agriculture, construction, health, and digital services, to expand their outreach and service offerings. Businesses with the capability to deliver apprenticeship training in any of the specified categories listed by the Council will find this tender particularly suitable for growth, as they can apply for inclusion in multiple training categories resulting in a diverse portfolio of services. Companies aiming to enhance their apprenticeship programmes are encouraged to participate actively in this procurement process.

## Notice

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking to establish a provider list, using a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of Apprenticeship Training Providers and Associated Training as detailed in the specification. Providers must be registered with the Education and Skills Funding Agency RoATP (Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers) Under a DPS Providers will be able to submit their application at any point in time whilst the list is in operation and these applications will be evaluated periodically.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

By using a DPS the Council wants to ensure that all qualified Providers have the opportunity to submit responses to Invitation to Tender let under the training categories listed. Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care Business and Administration Care Services Catering and Hospitality Construction Creative and Design Digital Education and Childcare Engineering and Manufacturing Hair and Beauty Health and Science Legal, Finance and Accounting Protective Services Sales, Marketing and Procurement Transport and Logistics Applicants to the DPS can apply, and be subsequently listed on one, multiple and all categories depending on their capabilities. Within scope of the DPS are all Standards that are approved for delivery on the Institute for Apprenticeships website https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005337-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £50,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 7QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2021 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005337-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
- http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk
- https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/

## Provenance

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