Published date: 29 July 2019

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: 5 August 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£25,000 to £50,000

Procurement reference

BIP415346538

Published date

29 July 2019

Closing date

5 August 2019

Contract start date

19 August 2019

Contract end date

31 March 2020

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Local authorities are working hard to increase the number of apprentices in their workforce to make use of the Government's Apprenticeship Levy and meet their Public Sector Targets. The LGA is seeking a strategic partner to work with them to support the 151 large councils in England so they will maximise their apprenticeship levy spend and deliver more starts.

We are seeking bids from individuals, organisations or sole traders to provide 8 months national support. The successful bidder will demonstrate they have a combination of local government sector specific expertise and relevant technical expertise on how to effectively manage and deliver all aspects of a successful apprenticeship programme in a council.

All work carried out will be independently evaluated throughout the programme.

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Additional text

The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

About the buyer

Contact name

Jamie Saddler

Address

Local Government House
Smith Square
London
SW1P 3HZ
England

Telephone

07780226832

Email

jamie.saddler@local.gov.uk