--- title: "Apprenticeship Training Provision DPS" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043d18" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043d18" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043d18.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043d18.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-08" --- # Apprenticeship Training Provision DPS Buyer: TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043d18 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043d18) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043d18.json) ## Summary Telford and Wrekin Council has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of apprenticeship training and assessment. This procurement, situated in the West Midlands, UK, focuses on vocational training services within various industry categories such as Agriculture, Business Administration, Care Services, and many more. The DPS, which commenced on 18 May 2022, has been extended from its original end date to now run until 23 February 2029. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a two-stage procedure involving a selection criterion to join the DPS at any point during its existing term. Providers must complete an online questionnaire to become approved suppliers and partake in mini competitions for work contracts. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in vocational training services. With numerous industry-specific lots available, including niche sectors like Creative and Design and Transport and Logistics, both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have the potential to thrive in this competitive environment. The flexible duration and the ability to join the DPS at any time provide ongoing opportunities for relevant organisations to engage with new markets and expand their reach within the public sector. Businesses that are registered on the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP) meeting the suitability criteria will be well-positioned to succeed in this procurement framework. ## Notice Telford and Wrekin Council is establishing a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for apprenticeship training and assessment.The DPS opens on 18 May 2022 and will run until 17 May 2025 (unless this date is revised). Applications can be received to join the DPS at any time during its lifetime.The DPS is a 2-stage process:Stage 1 - All providers who meet the selection criteria within the online Questionnaire and are not excluded will be admitted to the DPS.Stage 2 - Contracts are awarded during the second stage. A Mini Competition will be held inviting each Approved Provider on the DPS list relating to the particular Lot to bid for work. ### Lot Information Lot 1: Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS. Renewal: The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it's intentions Lot 2: Business Administration Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Business Administration.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS. Renewal: The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it's intentions Lot 3: Care Services Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Care Services.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS. Renewal: The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it's intentions Lot 4: Catering and Hospitality Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Catering and Hospitality.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS. Renewal: The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it's intentions Lot 5: Construction Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Construction.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS Renewal: The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it's intentions Lot 6: Creative and Design Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Creative and Design.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS Renewal: The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it's intentions Lot 7: Digital Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Digital.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS. Renewal: The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it's intentions Lot 8: Education and Childcare Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Education and Childcare.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS. Renewal: The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it's intentions Lot 9: Engineering and Manufacturing Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Engineering and Manufacturing.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS. Renewal: The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it's intentions Lot 10: Hair and Beauty Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Hair and Beauty.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS Renewal: The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it's intentions Lot 11: Health and Science Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Health and Science.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS. Renewal: The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it's intentions Lot 12: Legal, Finance and Accounting Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Legal, Finance and Accounting.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS Renewal: The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it's intentions Lot 13: Protective Services Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Protective Services.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS. Renewal: The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it's intentions Lot 14: Sales, Marketing and Procurement Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Sales, Marketing and Procurement.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS. Renewal: The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it's intentions Lot 15: Transport and Logistics Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Transport and Logistics.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS. Renewal: The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it's intentions Lot 16: Degree Level and above Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Degree Level and above.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS. Renewal: The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it's intentions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038387-2025 | | 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 | 8 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 18 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | £5,000,000 | | 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 | TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL | | Locality | TELFORD | | Post town | Telford | | Postcode | TF3 4JA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin | | Local authority | Telford and Wrekin | | Electoral ward | Malinslee & Dawley Bank | | Westminster constituency | Telford | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80530000 - Vocational training services ## Release History - 8 Jul 2025 at 16:04 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038387-2025 - 8 Jul 2025 at 15:33 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038364-2025 - 2 Jul 2025 at 15:09 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036907-2025 - 25 Sep 2024 at 13:33 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030615-2024 - 27 Feb 2024 at 11:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006233-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.telford.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/telford/aspx/home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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