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title: "Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers"
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# Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e1cd

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the 'Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers,' a tender focusing on education and training services. This procurement opportunity, with an industry category of services, was conducted under an open procedure. The process has now moved from the tender stage to award, with contracts signed as of 9th June 2025. The services cover various sectors such as Social Care Services, Transport and Logistics, and Digital Apprenticeships, among others. The geographical focus is the region of UKD4, and the procurement is governed by the legal framework CELEX 32014L0024.

This tender offers businesses specializing in educational and vocational training services an excellent opportunity to engage with a large public sector client. With a framework divided into 21 lots and awarded through quality-focused criteria, up-and-coming training providers listed on the Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register (APAR) can benefit from leveraging their expertise to fulfil public contracts. SMEs with good or outstanding Ofsted ratings are particularly well-suited to bid for these opportunities to expand their business and impact the regional training landscape. The framework allows for contracts to be extended, providing long-term engagement up to four years, with a total contract value estimated at £12,000,000.

## Notice

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

### Lot Information

School's (Non-Teaching)

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Social Care Services

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Leadership and Management Degree

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Transport and Logistics

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Civil Engineering and Electrical

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Construction and the Built Environment

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Cultural Services

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Business and Administration

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Leadership and Project Management

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Digital

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Digital Degree

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Legal Masters Degree

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Health and Science Degree

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Public Health Degree

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Health and Science

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Youth Support Worker

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Youth Worker Degree

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Legal Executive

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Creative Digital Degree

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Digital Engineering

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

AI Degree

LCC invited tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage was restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Options: The Council may in its absolute discretion extend the Term by any number of defined periods up to a maximum of 24 Months not exceeding a total contract period of 48 months.

Renewal: The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033957-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,520,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLD4 Lancashire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | BLACKPOOL & THE FYLDE COLLEGE; BURNLEY COLLEGE; NELSON & COLNE COLLEGE; TRS TRAINING; UCLAN - UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2025 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033957-2025
- 14 Feb 2025 at 12:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005109-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/

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