--- title: "New Entrant Apprenticeship Level 3" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a12d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a12d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a12d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a12d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD" published: "2021-03-30" --- # New Entrant Apprenticeship Level 3 Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a12d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a12d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a12d.json) ## Summary Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is conducting a pre-procurement market engagement process titled "New Entrant Apprenticeship Level 3," focused on education and training services within the UK. This initiative is currently in the planning stage and aims to enhance the delivery of its apprenticeship programmes, specifically for Level 3 Rail Engineering apprenticeships. Interested organisations are invited to express their interest by completing a survey by 23 April 2021, though this notice will remain open for 30 days. The total anticipated value for this procurement is estimated at £35 million. This procurement opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those specialising in technical skills training relevant to the railway sector. Companies with expertise in delivering apprenticeship programmes aligned with Rail Technician competency requirements and a history of vocational education within a relevant context would be particularly well-positioned to compete. With Network Rail's move towards a regional delivery model for these programmes, there exists an open avenue for providers across the UK to participate and contribute to this critical training initiative. ## Notice Network Rail is reviewing the delivery of its apprenticeship programmes, including the technical skills training for the Level 3 Rail Engineering apprenticeships. Our vision is to be the first-choice employer for anyone wishing to be an engineer. The purpose of this prior information notice is to understand the readiness of the marketplace to deliver Rail Engineering apprenticeships aligned with the apprenticeship standards and Network Rail competencies Network Rail are endeavouring to collect valuable market feedback which seeks to inform the procurement decision-making process - e.g. a review of market feedback, assessment of options, and the selection of a preferred route to market. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Network Rail is currently delivering technical skills trainings centrally. In line with the recent regionalisation of the railways, Network Rail is also moving to a regional delivery model for technical Skills training apprenticeships. The five regions of Network Rail are: * Eastern Region * North West & Central * Scotland's Railway * Southern * Wales & Western The five technical disciplines of apprenticeships to be trained are: - * Track * Signalling * Overhead Lines (OHL) * Telecoms * Distribution & Plant (D&P) To deliver these technical disciplines, we are undertaking market research to find providers which meet the associated Rail Technician competency requirements. We are seeking providers which have the capability of delivering these programmes to the highest quality whilst providing value-for-money. The programmes are for the apprenticeship Levels 3. It is essential that throughout the delivery of the training content, railway context is provided with relevant examples of application to the industry, or the delivery of courses by a trainer with railway courses who can provide practical contexts gained from experience to the theoretical content. Additional information: www.networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006588-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 30 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Aug 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW1 2DN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Regent's Park | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 71311230 - Railway engineering services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 30 Mar 2021 at 23:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006588-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk - http://www.networkrail.co.uk - https://eu.questionpro.com/t/AB3uswoZB3vBn5 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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