--- title: "CORP - Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a5de" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a5de" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a5de.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a5de.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-26" --- # CORP - Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a5de [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a5de) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a5de.json) ## Summary The procurement process pertains to Lancashire County Council's initiative titled "CORP - Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers." This tender falls under the education and training services category and is located in the UK (specifically in the Preston area). The current procurement stage is complete, with significant dates including the contract awards made on 2nd September 2021, valued at approximately £5,850,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing various providers to participate in the tendering process. This tender presents excellent opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in education and training services. Companies that are registered as Main Providers on the Education and Skills Funding Agency's Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers will find themselves well-suited to compete in this framework. With the possibility to bid for multiple lots, businesses can scale their offerings, providing a diverse range of apprenticeship training and assessments across various sectors such as social care, business administration, and more, thereby enhancing their service portfolio. ## Notice LCC is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage is restricted to those organisations listed on the ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency) RoATP (Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers) as a Main Provider. ### Lot Information Social Care Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Social Care. Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured. Schools (Non-Teaching) Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Schools (Non-Teaching) Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured. Business Administration Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Business Administration. Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured. Leadership and Management Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Leadership and Management. Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured. Senior Leadership and Management Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Senior Leadership and Management. Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured. Facilities Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Facilities Management and Operations. Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured. Finance Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Finance. Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured. Construction and Engineering Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Construction and Engineering. Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured. Electrical Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Electrical services Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured. Cultural/Library Services Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Cultural/Library Services. Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured. IT Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to IT services. Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured. Project Management Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Project Management Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured. Outdoor Activity Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Outdoor Activity Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured. Schools Admin Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Schools Admin. Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured. Schools Sport Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Schools Sport Options: he initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured. Youth Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Youth Support. Options: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years Renewal: The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026735-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 18 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Sep 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £5,850,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR1 0LD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | Preston | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Preston | | Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 5 | | Supplier names | BLACKBURN COLLEGE; BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE; NELSON AND COLNE COLLEGE; NORTH LANCS TRAINING GROUP; UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 26 Oct 2021 at 08:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026735-2021 - 14 Apr 2021 at 09:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007789-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.lancashire.gov.uk - https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice - https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/ - https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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