--- title: "Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agencies Register Opening 2023" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c4f3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c4f3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c4f3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c4f3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2023-04-28" --- # Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agencies Register Opening 2023 Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c4f3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c4f3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c4f3.json) ## Summary The Department for Education has initiated a tender process for the "Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agencies Register Opening 2023" under the services category within the education and training services industry. Starting from 28th April 2023, organisations can apply to become Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agencies to support businesses in all sectors in investing in skills for growth. The tender deadline is set for 31st May 2023, with a specific webinar scheduled for 9th May to explain the application process and requirements. The procurement method is an open procedure with electronic and written submission methods. This tender by the Department for Education presents a lucrative opportunity for organisations looking to deliver apprenticeships via a model placing apprentices with host employers. Businesses aiming to invest in skills development and foster diverse talent pipelines would be well-suited to compete in this tender. To participate, interested parties must ensure registration on the DfE eTendering Portal before the deadline. The contract period for selected agencies will run from 2nd October 2023 to 1st October 2024, offering a platform for sustained skills development initiatives in the UK. ## Notice In February 2022 we launched our new Register of Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agencies. Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agencies help employers overcome structural barriers to making greater use of apprenticeships. They support businesses in all sectors to make a sustainable investment in the skills they need to grow and build a diverse talent pipeline for the future. We will be inviting applications from 28th April 2023 for more organisations to become Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agencies and we will be running a webinar on Tuesday 9th May at 12pm-1pm to explain the purpose of Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agencies, what organisations need to do to apply to become an agency and to cover some of the key information found within our published guidance documents. To register for the webinar, please email FlexiJob.AGENCIES@education.gov.uk Any organisation who wants to deliver apprenticeships, via a model where they place apprentices with host employers for the majority of their apprenticeship, must apply in this window. We have no plans to open an application window again after this time. For more information on Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agencies please visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/flexi-job-apprenticeship-offer. The application process will be run via the DfE eTendering Portal URL: https://education.app.jaggaer.com, therefore please ensure that your organisation has an account registered on the Jaggaer portal to access the opportunity. Please note that all information in this notice is indicative and subject to change. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agencies help employers overcome structural barriers to making greater use of apprenticeships. They support businesses in all sectors to make a sustainable investment in the skills they need to grow and build a diverse talent pipeline for the future. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012230-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 28 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 31 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2023 - 1 Oct 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 28 Apr 2023 at 08:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012230-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://education.app.jaggaer.com - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/flexi-job-apprenticeship-offer ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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