Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Transport for London
14 Pier Walk
London
SE10 0ES
UK
Contact person: Ms Janny Graves
E-mail: jannygraves@tfl.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://tfl.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://tfl.gov.uk
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Transport Authority
I.5) Main activity
Other: Transport
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
TfL 95920 Transport for London Apprenticeship Programme Provision
Reference number: DN593862
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) is issued by Transport for London (TfL). We are seeking to obtain market feedback in relation to the delivery of TfL Apprenticeship Provision. The primary focus of the MSQ is to better understand supplier appetite, capacity and capability.
To ensure Transport for London (TfL) is in the best position to offer high quality and inclusive apprenticeships it is vital that we have capable and innovative Training Providers in place. Apprenticeships help meet the future skills needs of our organisation to enable us to support a sustainable economic recovery and to be the beating green heartbeat of London.
TfL are seeking providers to deliver their Apprenticeships training in the following broad categories:
- Professional Services (e.g. finance, Management, human resources (HR))
- Technology and Data
- Engineering
- Built Environment and Construction
TfL are issuing this market sounding questionnaire (MSQ) to inform and explain in advance our strategic approach to contracts awards of apprenticeship provision from September 2022. The feedback from this questionnaire will help inform decisions on the final procurement plan and will work alongside any other option appraisal work undertaken.
The proposed dates for the tender process are shown in the table below, which are subject to change:
Issue MSQ 24th January 2022
MSQs returned no later than 12:00 noon - 7th February 2022
Consider findings from MSQ w/c 8th February 2022
Invitation to Tender (ITT) End March 2022
Contract Awarded June/July 2022
TfL would greatly appreciate your feedback.
To access the MSQ and submit a response please visit:
https://procontract.due-north.com
For your feedback to be taken into account, your completed MSQ must be received by 12:00noon 7th February 2022.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) is issued by Transport for London (TfL). We are seeking to obtain market feedback in relation to the delivery of TfL Apprenticeship Provision. The primary focus of the MSQ is to better understand supplier appetite, capacity and capability.
To ensure Transport for London (TfL) is in the best position to offer high quality and inclusive apprenticeships it is vital that we have capable and innovative Training Providers in place. Apprenticeships help meet the future skills needs of our organisation to enable us to support a sustainable economic recovery and to be the beating green heartbeat of London.
TfL are seeking providers to deliver their Apprenticeships training in the following broad categories:
- Professional Services (e.g. finance, Management, human resources (HR))
- Technology and Data
- Engineering
- Built Environment and Construction
TfL are issuing this market sounding questionnaire (MSQ) to inform and explain in advance our strategic approach to contracts awards of apprenticeship provision from September 2022. The feedback from this questionnaire will help inform decisions on the final procurement plan and will work alongside any other option appraisal work undertaken.
The proposed dates for the tender process are shown in the table below, which are subject to change:
Issue MSQ 24th January 2022
MSQs returned no later than 12:00 noon - 7th February 2022
Consider findings from MSQ w/c 8th February 2022
Invitation to Tender (ITT) End March 2022
Contract Awarded June/July 2022
TfL would greatly appreciate your feedback.
To access the MSQ and submit a response please visit:
https://procontract.due-north.com
For your feedback to be taken into account, your completed MSQ must be received by 12:00noon 7th February 2022.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
24/01/2022
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
24/01/2022