---
title: "Multi Provider Framework Agreement for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training in Norfolk"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034d0a"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034d0a"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034d0a.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034d0a.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-02-20"
---

# Multi Provider Framework Agreement for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training in Norfolk

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034d0a

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034d0a)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034d0a.json)

## Summary

The Norfolk County Council has issued a tender titled "Multi Provider Framework Agreement for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training in Norfolk." This tender aims to engage external training providers to deliver apprenticeships across various occupational areas within Norfolk. The procurement is at an active stage, with a tender period ending on 14th March 2024, and bid opening scheduled in Norwich, Norfolk. The Council is seeking multiple providers in sectors such as Digital, Education, Engineering, Health, Legal, Protective Services, Sales, Transport, Agriculture, Business Administration, Care Services, Catering, Construction, and Creative Design.

This tender by the Norfolk County Council presents opportunities for businesses to participate in providing apprenticeship training services in Norfolk and adjacent regions. Suitable businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those focused on apprentice development, are encouraged to engage. The procurement method is open, allowing fair competition, and the framework agreement gives flexibility for service provision. Interested parties need to register and comply with the detailed selection criteria to become part of this significant training initiative facilitated by Norfolk County Council.

## Notice

Norfolk County Council are re-opening their Framework Agreement for Apprenticeships to new applicants. They are seeking a number of external training providers to deliver high quality apprenticeships across a variety of occupational areas throughout Norfolk. The Framework Agreement was let by Norfolk County Council as the Contracting Authority, but with the consent of Norfolk County Council, will be available for use by any District Council, any Public Sector body, any Educational establishment and NHS bodies operating in the geographical county of Norfolk or in any adjoining counties.This invitation is open for new applications (you do not need to re-apply if previously successful).

### Lot Information

Agriculture, Environment & Animals

Norfolk County Council is committed to using Apprenticeships to provide high quality training and professional development opportunities across a wide range of professions to support and enhance its workforce development programme. The apprenticeship levy provides the opportunity to invest significantly in apprenticeship training and assessment at all levels for our employees to enable us to develop skills relevant to the authority and maintain a strong skill set throughout our workforce. Please see specification of requirements for the detailed requirement.

Business Administration

Please see specification of requirements for the detailed requirement.

Care Services

Please see specification of requirements for the detailed requirement.

Catering and Hospitality

Please see specification of requirements for the detailed requirement.

Construction and the built environment

Please see specification of requirements for the detailed requirement.

Creative and Design

Please see specification of requirements for the detailed requirement.

Digital

Please see specification of requirements for the detailed requirement.

Education and Childcare

Please see specification of requirements for the detailed requirement.

Engineering & Manufacturing

Please see specification of requirements for the detailed requirement.

Health and Science

Please see specification of requirements for the detailed requirement.

Legal, Finance and Accounting

Please see specification of requirements for the detailed requirement.

Protective Services

Please see specification of requirements for the detailed requirement.

Sales, Marketing and Procurement

Please see specification of requirements for the detailed requirement.

Transport and Logistics

Please see specification of requirements for the detailed requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005578-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | MULTI-PROVIDER FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING IN NORFOLK |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 38 |
| Supplier names | BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE; BARNSLEY COLLEGE; BLUE SKY ASSESSING & CONSULTANCY; CAMBRIDGE SPARK; CAPTIVA LEARNING; CATCH22 CHARITY; CITY COLLEGE NORWICH; COLCHESTER INSTITUTE; COVENTRY UNIVERSITY; CSA (SERVICES; DAMAR TRAINING; FIREBRAND TRAINING; FUTURES ADVICE, SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT; GINGER NUT MEDIA; IMPACT FUTURES TRAINING; INSPIRE EDUCATION GROUP (NEW COLLEGE STAMFORD; INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES; IODA; JUST IT TRAINING; LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP; LIGHTHOUSE (TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT; LONDON METROPOLITAN COLLEGE; MARR; MULTIVERSE GROUP; NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL ADULT LEARNING; POULTEC TRAINING; PROFILE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING; QUBE QUALIFICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT; RIVERSIDE TRAINING (SPALDING; SB SKILLS SOLUTIONS; STEADFAST TRAINING; TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS; THE FORWARD TRUST; THE FOWARD TRUST; THE SKILLS NETWORK; THELIGHTBULB; UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA; WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2024 at 17:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005578-2024
- 6 Dec 2022 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034452-2022
- 1 Jul 2022 at 11:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018019-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.norfolk.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034d0a. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034d0a.json.