Published date: 27 March 2019

Last edited date: 27 March 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: 12 April 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

  • Staff training services - 80511000

  • Management training services - 80532000

    • Personal development training services - 80570000

Location of contract

SR1 3SD

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

UOS/Apprenticeship Level 3 Training/0219

Published date

27 March 2019

Closing date

12 April 2019

Contract start date

1 September 2019

Contract end date

31 August 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

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?

Yes

Description

Overall Requirement - Specification for the supply of Apprenticeship level 3 Team Leader Training

Our strategic plan and people strategy both highlight the importance of having managers that are motivated, responsive, inclusive and adaptable so that the University can deliver on its goals for students and staff.

The University of Sunderland is looking to find a training provider (on the register of training providers) who preferably has experience within the HE sector, and who can deliver a Team Leader level 3 apprenticeship, starting approximately September 2019, and funded 100% through the apprenticeship levy.

The appointed supplier will be required to attend campus (Sunderland and or London) for face to face training, and work based assessment. A blended learning approach is encouraged, but this should not replace all face to face contact. The schedule must be structured in advance, to ensure the University of Sunderland can provide adequate rooms for any face to face delivery, or private space if required for portfolio building. The chosen supplier will provide training, advice and guidance to both groups and on a one-to-one basis.

The purpose of this contract is to provide a fully comprehensive contract, to deliver 2 x cohorts within a maximum of 2 x 18 months period. The cohorts will be up to a maximum of 12 candidates.
The tenderer shall provide comprehensive costs for the delivery of the scheme. The contract shall be covered 100% by the apprenticeship levy funding charges.

Although the modules required will be set via the apprenticeship standards, an opportunity to shape the content of face to face sessions to suit the culture and challenges within higher education is key, this will require working in partnership with the Organisation and Staff Development team.

There should be a planned approach to the 20% off the job element of the apprenticeship, ensuring a blended learning approach is taken, the University of Sunderland can support some of the development of this time through experiential learning projects.

The contract is for 2 years' with the option to extend for a further 2 years (in 12 monthly increments) the estimated value for 4 years (no guarantees on spend level) is £240,000 we reserve the right to spend a further 40% of the anticipated spend, subject to changes to further requirements across the University for the duration of the award

More information

Links

Additional text

Applications and Expressions of Interest strictly via the University of Sunderland In-Tend Portal.

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home

Funding Description

Apprenticeship Levy funded

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Andrea Brook

Address

City Campus
Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
United Kingdom

Telephone

0191 515 2851

Email

andrea.brook@sunderland.ac.uk

Website

http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/