Published date: 15 July 2024

Last edited date: 15 July 2024

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Early engagement (published 15 July 2024, last edited 15 July 2024)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Administration services - 75100000

  • Event services - 79952000

Location of contract

Any region

Procurement reference

tender_438426/1383658

Published date

15 July 2024

Closing date

22 July 2024

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

THIS NOTICE IS FOR PRIOR INFORMATION ONLY. IT IS NOT BINDING INDICATION OF OR COMMITMENT TO ANY FUTURE PROCUREMENT OR ACTIVITY.

This early supplier engagement event will provide more information about what DfE are looking for and outline the Invitation to Tender process before the opportunity goes live.

The event will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 23rd July 2024 at 13:00 (1pm). Please respond to this notice to register interest.

Please contact me at hanna.berrada@education.gov.uk if you experience any issues registering for this event.

The Apprenticeship Employer Awards recognises and celebrates England's leading apprenticeship employers for their overall commitment to employing apprentices, their creation of new apprenticeships, the diversity of their new apprentices, and the progression of their apprentices onto further apprenticeships and employment.

This will be a 1-year (12 month) contract.

The rankings are entirely data-driven using information provided by apprenticeship employers and are specifically designed so that criteria reflect DfE priorities; for example, demonstrating the importance of successful completions and achievements on apprenticeship standards.

The rankings are also designed to support potential apprentices, parents and careers advisers identify the best apprenticeship opportunities in England.

The DfE are looking for an end-to-end Entries & Administration supplier that includes (but is not limited to):
-Management of Top Apprenticeship Employer rankings.
-Confirm entry criteria and application process.
-Quality assurance of all entries and across the whole application process.
-Compile final rankings and all associated resources.
-Analyse and prepare detailed evaluation and data reports.
-Design and Management of content and celebration events.
-Develop and deliver 1-year activities, research, and benchmarking reports.
-Develop and deliver webinars for employers and individuals and support promotional activities.
-Develop sponsorship packages and meet sponsorship target in line with DfE guidance.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

DfE Top Apprenticeship Employer Awards - Early Supplier Engagement Event

  • Early engagement
  • Published 15 July 2024, last edited 15 July 2024

Links

Additional text

Please register interest through the link on the DfEs e-Sourcing Portal (Jaggaer).

About the buyer

Contact name

Hanna Berrada

Address

Sanctuary Buildings, 20, Great Smith Street
London
SW1P 3BT
England

Email

Hanna.Berrada@education.gov.uk