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Lot No: HCC2416097
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training Provider Framework
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
Hertfordshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hertfordshire County Council (the ‘Council’) - wishes to procure a Framework Agreement of external Training Providers who are accredited to A P A R (Apprenticeship Provider and Assessment Register) the Government’s approved register- to deliver quality apprenticeships across a variety of areas throughout Hertfordshire. The Framework Agreement will be awarded and managed by Hertfordshire County Council on its own behalf of and on behalf of other Participating Bodies. The following contracting entities are ‘Participating Bodies’ for the purposes of this Framework Agreement: Any present or future trading arm, wholly owned company, mutual, joint venture, trust, and shared service of Hertfordshire County Council. Those Hertfordshire community, foundation, free, studio, voluntary aided and voluntary controlled schools and academies specified on the list set out on link to Schools within Appendix 3 . All Hertfordshire Borough and District Councils.The Council intends for this Framework Agreement to be flexible and continue to meet the needs of the Council and the Participating Bodies as new apprenticeship Standards are approved by Government and therefore reserves the right to alter the Specification at any time and add any new apprenticeship Standards as they become available and request pricing for those apprenticeship standards from approved Training Providers to the Framework Agreement.The Services required under this Framework Agreement have been split into the following Lots, and Training Providers may bid for the Standards advertised within one, some or all of the Lots-The Training Provider will Not be required to Bid for all the Standards advertised within any given Lot.Lot 1- Business, Leadership and ManagementLot 2- Legal, Finance and AccountingLot 3- Digital, Creative and DesignLot 4- Health and Care ServicesLot 5- Education and Early YearsLot 6- Agriculture and EnvironmentalLot 7- Property, Construction and EngineeringLot 8- Community ProtectionThe anticipated total annual joint expenditure for this Service over all Lots over the potential full duration of the Framework will be approximately: G B P 3,540,000.00. Therefore the estimated total value of the Framework over its lifetime could be up to G B P 14,160,000.00The Contract Period for this Framework Agreement is an initial period of two (2) years with the option to extend by a further two (2) years . Therefore, the maximum duration of this Contract could be four years. unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Contract.Please note that the requirements of the Framework Agreement will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. In addition, there will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the Council will be entitled to enter into other Contracts and arrangements with other Providers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Contract.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
16 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Contract Period for this Framework Agreement is an initial period of two (2) years with the option to extend by a further two (2) years .
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: One
II.2.1) Title
Business, Leadership and Management
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
Hertfordshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Within this Lot, the subject areas covered include (but are not limited to) project management, business administration, customer service, human resources, procurement, and leadership, all designed to provide individuals with the necessary skills and expertise for success in their respective careers.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
16 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Contract Period for this Framework Agreement is an initial period of two (2) years with the option to extend by a further two (2) years .
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: Two
II.2.1) Title
Legal, Finance and Accounting
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
Hertfordshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Within this Lot, the subject areas covered include (but are not limited to) Accounting, Finance, Insurance, and Legal professions. Covering a variety of roles such as accounting, taxation, audit, payroll, compliance, insurance, and legal services, aimed at equipping individuals with essential skills and expertise for their respective careers.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
16 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Contract Period for this Framework Agreement is an initial period of two (2) years with the option to extend by a further two (2) years .
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: Three
II.2.1) Title
Digital, Creative and Design
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
Hertfordshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Within this Lot, the subject areas covered include (but are not limited to) Digital, Technology, and Marketing. Encompass roles such as cyber security, data analysis, digital marketing, network engineering, and content creation, designed to equip individuals with the specialized skills and knowledge needed for success in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
16 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Contract Period for this Framework Agreement is an initial period of two (2) years with the option to extend by a further two (2) years .
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: Four
II.2.1) Title
Health and Care Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
Hertfordshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Within this Lot, the subject areas covered include (but are not limited to), Health and Social care. Covering roles such as nursing, social work, healthcare support, community coaching, public health, and environmental health. This includes specialised care for both adults and children, ensuring comprehensive support across all age groups.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
16 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Contract Period for this Framework Agreement is an initial period of two (2) years with the option to extend by a further two (2) years .
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: Five
II.2.1) Title
Education and Early Years
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
Hertfordshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Within this Lot, the subject areas covered include (but are not limited to) Education. Covering roles such as early years educators, teaching assistants, academic professionals, and specialist teachers, designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills and expertise for various educational settings and teaching specialisations.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
16 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Contract Period for this Framework Agreement is an initial period of two (2) years with the option to extend by a further two (2) years
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: Six
II.2.1) Title
Agriculture and Environmental
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
Hertfordshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Within this Lot, the subject areas include (but are not limited to) Environmental Conservation and Management. Encompass roles such as countryside ranger, countryside worker, ecologist, and environmental practitioner, designed to equip individuals with the skills and expertise needed to protect and manage natural environments.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
16 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Contract Period for this Framework Agreement is an initial period of two (2) years with the option to extend by a further two (2) years .
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: Seven
II.2.1) Title
Property, Construction and Engineering
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
Hertfordshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Within this Lot, the subject areas include (but are not limited to) Construction, Engineering, and Facilities Management. Covering roles such as surveyors, civil engineers, construction technicians, facilities managers, and transport planners, designed to equip individuals with the specialized skills and knowledge needed for success in these industries.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
16 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Contract Period for this Framework Agreement is an initial period of two (2) years with the option to extend by a further two (2) years
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: Eight
II.2.1) Title
Community Protection
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
Hertfordshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Within this Lot, the subject areas include (but are not limited to) Public Safety and Justice. Covering roles such as community safety advisor, counter fraud investigator, emergency contact handler, fire safety inspector, intelligence analyst, operational firefighter, and youth justice practitioner, designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary for maintaining public safety and justice.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
16 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Contract Period for this Framework Agreement is an initial period of two (2) years with the option to extend by a further two (2) years .
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Please note Hertfordshire County Council has worked closely with its districts and partners to create a joint procurement portal called supply Hertfordshire. This portal provides an e-Tendering system which is run by In-Tend.To access this procurement opportunity please visit www.supplyhertfordshire.uk and follow the on-screen guidance. In accordance with Regulation 53 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Council's procurement documents are available within the e-Tendering system.This is a one stage procurement process. Therefore, if you wish to be considered as a tenderer you must complete and submit a tender by the specified closing date and time. Tender submissions cannot be uploaded after this return deadline.If you are experiencing problems In-Tend offer a help section which includes a dedicated UK support desk which can be contacted via email: support@in-tend.co.uk or Telephone: +44 1144070065 for any website/technical questions, Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:00.The Council reserves the right at any time to cease the procurement process and not award a Framework Agreement or to award only part of the opportunity described in this notice. If the Council takes up this right, then they will not be responsible for or pay the expenses or losses, which may be incurred by any organisation or tenderer as a result.The Council undertakes to hold confidential any information provided in the proposal submitted, subject to the Council's obligations under the law including the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If the organisation considers that any of the information submitted in the proposal should not be disclosed because of its sensitivity then this should be stated with the reason for considering it sensitive. The Council will then endeavour to consult with the applicant about such sensitive information when considering any request received under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 before replying to such a request.The Council reserves the right to carry out additional financial checks on all organisations bidding for this opportunity at any time during the procurement process. This is to ensure that they continue to meet the Council's requirements and remain financially viable to fulfil the requirements under the Framework Agreement.