--- title: "HCC 05/21- Provision Of Apprenticeship Levy Training Provider Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b5c3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b5c3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b5c3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b5c3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-05-27" --- # HCC 05/21- Provision Of Apprenticeship Levy Training Provider Framework Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b5c3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b5c3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b5c3.json) ## Summary Hertfordshire County Council is currently seeking tender submissions for the "Provision Of Apprenticeship Levy Training Provider Framework" (HCC 05/21) in the education services industry, specifically focusing on adult and other education. This procurement process is in the open tender stage, with all submissions required to be completed by 30 June 2021. The contract value is estimated at £16,000,000 over an initial term of two years, with the option to extend for up to an additional two years. Interested organisations must be accredited to the Register of Approved Training Providers (RoATP) to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in apprenticeship training and education services, particularly those with accreditations relevant to the training areas specified in the lots, which include business management, technology, legal services, health and community services, and more. Companies with expertise in delivering accredited training programmes and those capable of offering innovative educational solutions will be well-positioned to compete for this framework, catering to various needs across Hertfordshire and beyond. ## Notice Hertfordshire County Council (the 'Council') is currently out to procurement for the provision of a Framework Agreement of external Training Providers who are accredited to RoATP to deliver quality apprenticeships. Further information with regards to this opportunity can be found in II.2.4) Description of the procurement field Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to "express interest" which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. Please see VI.3) Additional information for further information. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via the correspondence area in the e-Tendering system, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. ### Lot Information HCC 05/21- Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training Provider Framework Hertfordshire County Council 'The Council'- wishes to procure a Framework Agreement of external Training Providers who are accredited to RoATP (the Government's approved Register of Approved Training Providers) to deliver quality apprenticeships across a variety of areas throughout Hertfordshire and adjoining counties.The Framework Agreement will consist of the following Lots: Lot 1- Business, Leadership and Management. Lot 2- Finance. Lot 3- Technology. Lot 4- Legal. Lot 5- Health and Community Services. Lot 6- Children's Services. Lot 7- Environment and Property. Lot 8- Community Protection. Lot 9- Schools. Lot 10- Libraries.The Framework Agreement will be awarded on behalf of Hertfordshire County Council and managed or other Participating Bodies. The following contracting entities are 'Participating Bodies' for the purposes of this Framework Agreement: Any present or future trading arm, wholly owned company, mutual, joint venture, trust and shared service of Hertfordshire County Council. Those Hertfordshire community, foundation, free, studio, voluntary aided and voluntary controlled schools and academies. Hertfordshire Borough and District Councils. Participating Bodies presently named will include: Hertfordshire Catering Ltd, Herts Living Ltd, Herts at Home Ltd, Herts Fullstop Ltd, Libraries for Life, Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership, Herts For Learning Ltd, Broxbourne Borough Council, Dacorum Borough Council, East Herts Council, Hertsmere Borough Council, North Hertfordshire District Council, St Albans City and District Council, Stevenage Borough Council, Three Rivers District Council, Watford Borough Council, Welwyn Hatfield Borough CouncilThe estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extensions, together with the Call-Off Contracts. For the avoidance of doubt, the estimated annual value of the Contract will be approximately GBP 14,000,000 - 16,000,000. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for an initial term of 2 years, with the option to extend the Framework Agreement up to 2 further years Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the Council and other participating authorities will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Framework Agreement.Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate. Options: Extended at the sole discretion of the Council for up to two (2) further years, year on year. Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period. Business, Leadership and Management (LM) & HR (HR) Within this lot the subject areas covered include (but are not limited to) public sector commercial, project management, business admin, customer services, management, leadership, HR consultant, recruitment and HR support Options: extended at the sole discretion of the Council for up to two (2) further years, year on year. Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period. Finance (F) Within this lot the subject areas covered include (but are not limited to) accounting, credit control, workplace pensions admin and security services. Options: extended at the sole discretion of the Council for up to two (2) further years, year on year. Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period. Technology (T) Within this lot the subject areas covered include (but are not limited to) data analyst, IT application specialist,software development, infrastructure technician and digital learning design. Options: at the sole discretion of the Council for up to two (2) further years, year on year. Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period. Title: Legal (L) Within this lot the subject areas covered include (but are not limited to) legal services and courts, tribunal and prosecution administration. Other qualifications that would enable Legal Services to achieve the below statement would be included in this lot.The Council's Legal Services provide high quality legal and administrative services to enable the Council to carry out its policies and statutory obligations within the law and its own procedures. The department have expertise in a wide range of legal services, including: Adult and Children Law, Environment, Property and Dispute Resolution Law, Commercial Law, Legal Services and Business Support Services. Options: extended at the sole discretion of the Council for up to two (2) further years, year on year. Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period. Health and Community Services (HCS) Within this lot the subject areas covered include (but are not limited to), Health & Social work qualifications, lead practitioner in adult care and health and social care.The HCS vision is that people in Hertfordshire feel well informed about what's available to them so they can lead safe, happy and healthier lives in a way they choose. They feel valued and listened to, have independence and a range of positive things to do. We offer the best and most responsive services in the country. These are service's our staff feel proud to deliver and would be pleased to receive. Options: extended at the sole discretion of the Council for up to two (2) further years, year on year. Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period. Children's Services (CH) Within this lot the subject areas covered include (but are not limited to) children, young people and family's manager, early years educator, youth work and supporting teaching and learning. Other qualifications that would enable Children's Services to achieve the below statement would be included in this lot.Children's Services places the interests of children firmly at the centre of everything they do, working with families to offer quality advice, support and guidance; build children's confidence and self-esteem and prepare them for life ahead.Children's Services aim to help children with a variety of needs: those who may have learning difficulties, physical difficulties, social problems, are particularly gifted, need help in schooling or need someone to talk to. Options: extended at the sole discretion of the Council for up to two (2) further years, year on year. Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period. Environment and Property ( Env and Prop ) Within this lot the all subject areas include (but are not limited to) civil engineering and town planning. Other qualifications that would enable the Environment department to achieve the below statement would be included in this lot.The Environment department works closely with partners to deliver services such as Waste Management, Highways, Transport and Development Management to ensure the wellbeing of Hertfordshire's residents and businesses. Through the running of essential services, the department plays a vital role in helping to secure the future prosperity and quality of life of people living in the county. Options: extended at the sole discretion of the Council for up to two (2) further years, year on year. Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period. Community Protection (CP) Within this lot the subject areas include (but are not limited to) business fire safety advisor, fire fighter, emergency fire service operations and personal training. Other qualifications that would enable Community Protection to achieve the below statement would be included in this lot.The Community Protection Directorate (C P D) brings together:Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (H F R S)Hertfordshire Trading StandardsHertfordshire Resilience Team (Emergency Planning)County Community Safety Unit (C C S U).As a result, the Fire Protection, Fire Prevention, Trading Standards and the CCSU teams have combined to form Joint Protective Services (JPS). This team works closely with colleagues in HFRS delivering community safety and emergency response. Options: extended at the sole discretion of the Council for up to two (2) further years, year on year. Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period. Schools (Sch) Within this lot the subject areas covered will include (but are not limited to) teaching assistants etc Options: extended at the sole discretion of the Council for up to two (2) further years, year on year. Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period. Title: Libraries (Lib) Within this lot the subject areas covered will include (but are not limited to) library relevant qualifications etc. Options: extended at the sole discretion of the Council for up to two (2) further years, year on year. Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011857-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,000,000 | | Lots value | £16,000,000 | | 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | HERTFORD | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG13 8DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Hertford Castle | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80400000 - Adult and other education services ## Release History - 27 May 2021 at 14:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011857-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk - http://www.supplyhertfordshire.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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