Published date: 19 November 2024
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Closing: 19 December 2024, 12pm
Contract summary
Industry
Education and training services - 80000000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£15,000,000
Procurement reference
WAFC001-DN752710-65148089
Published date
19 November 2024
Closing date
19 December 2024
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 April 2025
Contract end date
31 March 2029
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
What is an open procedure (above threshold)?
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Westmorland and Furness Council are issuing an Invitation to Tender for a new Apprenticeships Framework for the period 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2029 (initial 4-year term plus 2 x optional extensions of up to 12 Months each).
The Council is looking to establish a framework of high quality Apprenticeship Training Providers in order to deliver a range of apprenticeships for its workforce, utilising the apprenticeship levy.
The Council are allowing other contracting authorities and schools and other permissible users to access this Framework, with our prior permission/consent (Please see additional information below).
Further details of the Framework are included in the Invitation to Tender documents available via The Chest. All clarifications regarding the tender documents must be directed via the messages area of the project dashboard. Any queries regarding using The Chest - https://procontract.due-north.com - please use the support available from the home page.
The submission deadline is 19th of December 2024 at 12 Noon.
All schools in W&F See Link - https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/schools-and-education/find-school-near-you?page=1
CUMBRIA COMMISSIONER FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY, Carleton Hall, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2AU
Cumbria Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Carleton Hall, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2AU
Cumbria Constabulary, Carleton Hall, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2AU
Cumberland Council, Cumbria House, 117 Botchergate, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 1RD
Lancashire County Council, County Hall, Preston PR1 8XJ
Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth NE61 2EF
North Yorkshire Council, County Hall, Northallerton DL7 8AD
Lake District National Park Authority, Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road, Kendal LA9 7RL
Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board* Chorley House Lancashire Enterprise Business Park Lancashire Road, Leyland PR26 6TT
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust* Westmorland General Hospital, Burton Road, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 7RG
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust* Ncic Trust Hq Pillars Building Cumberland Infirmary, Infirmary Street, Belle Vue CA2 7HY
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust* Sceptre Point, Sceptre Way, Walton Summit, Preston PR5 6AW
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust* St Nicholas Hospital, Jubilee Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE3 3XT
North West Ambulance Service, Ladybridge Hall HQ, Chorley New Road, Bolton BL1 5DD
North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, Pemberton House, Colima Avenue, Sunderland Enterprise Park, Sunderland SR 5 3XB
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
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