Published date: 7 October 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: 11 October 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Staff development services - 79633000

  • Education and training services - 80000000

  • Training services - 80500000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£30,000

Procurement reference

MEDWAY001-DN438654-48302822

Published date

7 October 2019

Closing date

11 October 2019

Contract start date

1 November 2019

Contract end date

31 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?

Yes

Description

Medway Council requires an organisation to provide an Apprenticeship Advice Service. The service would be required to provide high quality information and support to Medway businesses.
Since the national changes made to apprenticeships in April 2017, businesses have adapted at varying rates, with many businesses opting to reduce or stop completely their apprenticeship recruitment. Feedback from Medway businesses has indicated that understanding the complexities of apprenticeships is a significant barrier to apprenticeship recruitment and that tailored support would help overcome these barriers. Some of the areas that are reported as confusing for businesses are; frameworks vs standards, 20% off the job, levy & non levy payment.
Furthermore many Levy payers are not utilising all of their funds, with tailored support, these businesses could be supported to utilise or transfer funds where appropriate. Support will be provided to all businesses from engagement/enquiry through to placement of an apprentice.
The contract will be awarded to the value of £30,000 for a period of 1 year. There will be an option for a second year if agreeable by all parties.

About the buyer

Contact name

Robert Goodhew

Address

Medway Council
Medway
ME4 4TR
England

Email

robert.goodhew@medway.gov.uk

Website

http://www.medway.gov.uk/