Published date: 24 August 2018

Last edited date: 24 August 2018

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 27 September 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Youth education services - 80310000

Location of contract

East of England

Value of contract

£150,000 to £300,000

Procurement reference

LGSS001-DN354932-22885095

Published date

24 August 2018

Closing date

27 September 2018

Contract start date

1 November 2018

Contract end date

30 October 2020

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Greater Cambridge Partnership requires a service that will work with employers to promote apprenticeships and provide ongoing support. There is a need to help businesses develop a more detailed understanding of the positive impact apprenticeship schemes can have on business and wider business growth

In doing so, the service will work to provide practical examples of how employers have overcome barriers and explain how apprenticeships can be designed around the skill needs of the business. There will be a focus on working with existing educational establishments that are supporting young people and local businesses.

The service will shape its programme of activity so as to directly support business, schools and potential apprentices to actively engage in apprenticeship programmes and support them to understand the benefits of doing so. As part of this, the service will operate across sectors vital to the further growth of the Greater Cambridge economy and demonstrate the benefits apprenticeships offer in supporting access to work, training and social mobility therefore demonstrating what an important role apprenticeships play in supporting continued economic growth. This Contract is for 2 years, with an option to extend for 24 months making 4 years in total.
The link to the opportunity and the relevant documentation can be found at the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c44649c4-49a5-e811-80ed-005056b64545

About the buyer

Contact name

Tom Clarke

Address

Shire Hall
Castle Hill
Cambridge
CB3 0AP
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1223703537

Email

Thomas.Clarke@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Website

https://www.lgss.co.uk/about/