--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of apprenticeship training" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e005" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03e005" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03e005.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03e005.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-07-07" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of apprenticeship training Buyer: WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e005 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03e005) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03e005.json) ## Summary The Warrington Borough Council has initiated a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of apprenticeship training services. The Council, a public sector organisation, is aiming to utilise the apprenticeship levy to enhance workforce development strategically. The DPS, planned for a 10-year duration, falls under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The tender invites applications from organisations with capacity and experience in providing apprenticeship services across various disciplines, with a submission deadline of 17th August 2023. This tender by Warrington Borough Council presents business growth opportunities for organisations involved in training services. Businesses specialising in agriculture, environmental & animal care, business & administration, and other defined categories can compete in the tender. Interested businesses may explore the opportunity to engage with the Council for a long-term apprenticeship provision contract, aligning with the Council's strategic workforce development approach. ## Notice Warrington Borough Council (the Council) is a public sector organisation with a pay bill of over PS3 million per annum. Therefore the Council is liable to pay the apprenticeship levy. The levy is charged at a rate of 0.5% of our annual pay bill and we are subject to the public sector apprenticeship target of 2.3%. We are expected to achieve a minimum of 2.3% apprenticeship starts each year. The obligations and opportunities created by the introduction of the levy from April 2017 have prompted the Council to review its approach to workforce development. It is our intention to use the levy funds to continue to support new apprentices starting employment within the Council. We are intending to have a more strategic approach when developing our existing workforce through apprenticeship standards. The Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015, Regulations 74 -76 (Light Touch). The Council invites applications from organisations that have the relevant experience and ability to demonstrate sufficient capacity for an apprenticeship provision. The DPS length is 10 years. ### Lot Information Agriculture, Environmental & Animal Care Apprenticeship provision for the discipline of Agriculture, Environmental & Animal Care. Business & Administration Apprenticeship provision for the discipline of Business & Administration. Catering & Hospitality Apprenticeship provision for the discipline of Childcare & Education. Childcare & Education Apprenticeship provision for the discipline of Childcare & Education. Construction Apprenticeship provision for the discipline of Construction. Creative & Design Apprenticeship provision for the discipline of Creative & Design Digital Apprenticeship provision for the discipline of Digital. Engineering & Manufacturing Apprenticeship provision for the discipline of Engineering & Manufacturing. Health & Science Apprenticeship provision for the discipline of Health & Science. Legal, Finance & Accounting Apprenticeship provision for the discipline of Legal, Finance & Accounting. Protective Services Apprenticeship provision for the discipline of Protective Services. Sales, Marketing & Procurement Apprenticeship provision for the discipline of Sales, Marketing & Procurement. Social Care Apprenticeship provision for the discipline of Social Care. Hair & Beauty Apprenticeship provision for the discipline of Hair & Beauty. Transport & Logistics Apprenticeship provision for the discipline of Transport & Logistics. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019538-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WARRINGTON | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA1 2NT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington | | Local authority | Warrington | | Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross | | Westminster constituency | Warrington South | | Delivery location | TLD61 Warrington | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 7 Jul 2023 at 16:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019538-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.the-chest.org.uk - http://www.warrington.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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