Published date: 7 March 2019
Last edited date: 7 March 2019
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Contract summary
Industry
Education and training services - 80000000
Location of contract
Any region
Value of contract
£0
Procurement reference
PU-19--0318
Published date
7 March 2019
Closing date
29 March 2019
Contract start date
15 April 2019
Contract end date
14 April 2022
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?
No
Description
The Office for National Statistics, on behalf of the Government Statistical Service (GSS) in England are working to establish a single supplier Framework Agreement for Data Science Integrated Degree Apprenticeships. The Government Statistics (GSS) Service is one of the Civil Service Professions and is a community for all civil servants working in the collection, production and communication of official statistics.
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-service-government-statistical-service
The GSS recognises that investing in people and offering high-quality apprenticeships will enable it to grow an engaged and committed workforce that has the right skills to deliver a high-quality service to its end users. The Data Science Apprenticeship entry route is seen as a vital route into the GSS profession, allowing people from all backgrounds to study data science to degree level while working amongst and learning from experienced professionals across Government.
Through this Framework Agreement, it is the GSS' intention to form an enduring professional relationship with a single apprenticeships training provider to deliver all of the Data Science Integrated Degree Apprenticeship Training for GSS member organisations across England. Current indications are that approximately 50 apprentices will be recruited for August 2019 starts, with potential to grow in subsequent years.
The Framework Agreement will be available for use by UK public sector bodies (and any future successors to these organisations), which include Central Government Departments and their Arm's Length Bodies and Agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies, NHS Bodies and Local Authorities.
Framework Duration: The duration of the Framework Agreement is three (3) years with the right to extend for up to three (3) successive periods of 12 months (on a +1, +1, +1 basis), each at the option of the Authority.
Tender Requirements: Please note the following mandatory requirements for all Suppliers bidding on this requirement:
• Experience in delivery of degree apprenticeships;
• Experience in delivery of Data Science / Computer Science degree programmes;
• Ability to deliver programme content to a variety of locations across England;
• Supplier must be on the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP);
• Able to demonstrate commitment to supporting individual learner needs;
• Have an online system available for learners to monitor, track and complete learning.
More information
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Only bids submitted via ONS' e-tendering portal, In-Tend, will be permitted. Therefore, any suppliers wishing to bid for this opportunity must be registered on In-Tend. To register, please follow this link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ons/aspx/Home
Once registered, please send an email to both contacts listed below and confirm your registered company name. We will then attach you to the project for you to view and download the tender documents.
Contacts:
Jessica Payne: jessica.payne @ons.gov.uk
About the buyer
Contact name
Jessica Payne
Address
Office for National Statistics
Government Buildings, Cardiff Road
Newport
NP10 8XG
England
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