Lots
Divided into 9 lots
Business Administration
Lot number: Lot 1 Description
Associate Project Manager Level 4, Business administrator Level 3, Career development professional Level 6, Chartered manager (degree) Level 6, Coaching professional Level 5, Corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner Level 4, Data Practitioner and information governance practitioner Level 4, Governance officer Level 4, HR support Level 3, Improvement leader Level 6, Improvement practitioner Level 4, Improvement specialist Level 5, Improvement technician Level 3, Information manager Level 4, Learning and development consultant business partner - Level 5, Learning and development practitioner Level 3, Operations manager Level 5, People professional Level 5, Policy officer Level 4, Project Manager (integrated degree) level 6, Quality practitioner Level 4, Recruiter Level 3, Regulatory compliance officer Level 4, Senior leader Level 7, Senior people professional Level 7, Sustainability business specialist (integrated degree) Level 7, Systems thinking practitioner Level7, Team Leader Level 3.
CPV classifications
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
Delivery regions
- UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)
- UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
- UKJ4 - Kent
- UKJ35 - South Hampshire
- UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
- UKJ37 - North Hampshire
Lot value (estimated)
3600000 GBP Excluding VAT
4320000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
19 May 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
20 May 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
13 May 2032, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
After the initial 3 year period
There is an pption to extend for 2+1
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
The initial term of the Framework is 3 years,
SWS reserves the right to extend after the initial term up to a total of 6 years
extension 1 - 2 years
extension 2 - 1 year
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
There will be no predetermined maximum number of suppliers admitted to each lot. However, in instances where a lot receives bids from more than four potential suppliers, only the top-scoring bidders will be selected. This approach is intended to maintain a competitive environment while ensuring quality and manageability within each lot. Tenderers will require a minimum total score of 50 at PQQ and ITT stage.
SWS reserves the right in its absolute discretion to increase or decrease these numbers in the event where in the circumstances of the scoring, this appears to SWS to be appropriate having regard to the variation in scores between the potential Tenderers to ensure sufficient competition is retained in the process and to ensure desired coverage of the lot.
Similarly, SWS reserves the right to alter the numbers of Tenderers for each Lot if the total number of Tenderers cannot meet the full needs of the lot and if a fewer number of tenderers are needed then initially anticipated.
Participation
Conditions of participation
As per Pre Qualification Questionnaire questions
Conditions of participation
The objective of this tender is to select a range of Suppliers for each Lot who are capable of providing Apprenticeships standards recognised by Skills England via the Growth and Skills Levy, as set out in the Lot categories listed in the tender pack and in this notice. In responding to this tender, suppliers are confirming they are able to undertake the full suite or part of the services, for the relevant Lot, set out in the Framework Agreement which includes associated schedules.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Description
a) Tenderers shall have their answers to the ITT Technical Questions, scored in accordance with the Scoring Evaluation Criteria set out in this IITT.
b) These scores will then be moderated by SWS’ evaluation team.
c) Tenderers with total technical scores of less than 50 shall be excluded.
d) For each Lot SWS aims to award to the minimum number of defined suppliers, depending on awarded final scores. If SWS is satisfied that the top-ranking bidder is able to fulfil all the requirements set out in the Framework Agreement (including relevant specification and other Schedules)' of the relevant Lot, only that Tender will be appointed. The next ranked supplier(s) will only be awarded a place on the framework until all the below criteria may be satisfied:
i. capacity to cover all or some of the standards in the lots bided for
ii. the supplier (s) has achieved the minimum score of 50 and passed all other minimum requirements stipulated in the tender process.
iii. Full or partial coverage of Southern water region, in relation to the apprenticeship standards bided for;
SWS will award a position on the Framework to the proposals which are the most advantageous (MAT) to SWS, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and this IITT which shall be assessed through the scoring of suppliers technical and commercial bids in accordance with the published evaluation criteria.
Weighting: 80
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Commercial
Description
For each apprenticeship standard, bidders must give a total price per apprentice, including End‑Point Assessment (EPA) and any eligible training costs.
The price submitted per standard must not exceed the official government cap (called the funding band maximum). Any costing above this cap is not funded and will score a maximum of 0.
Additional Charges: This section will not be evaluated as part of the scoring process; however, any prices submitted will be included in the final contractual agreement.
Green courses = courses currently used by SWS, weighted 60% of the total price score.
Blue courses = courses SWS may use in the future, weighted 40% of the total price score.
For each course a college offers, the score will be calculated using the following formula:
Score = (Cap − Price) / Cap ×100
If a bidder charges the full cap, they receive 0 points for that course
If a bidder charges less than the cap, they receive a higher score (lower price = higher score).
Bidders are only scored on courses they actually offer. If a course is not offered, it receives no score and incurs no penalty.
Within each course group, the total weight is distributed equally among the courses a college offers.
For example:
If a college offers four green courses, each course represents 15% of the group’s weight.
If a college offers only one green course, that course carries the full 60% weight for the green group.
Each bidder’s Commercial Score is calculated by totalling their course scores, weighted according to the green and blue group allocations described above.
The Commercial Score is then combined with the bidder’s ITT Technical Score to determine the best overall bids.
Weighting: 20
Weighting type: percentageExact
Digital
Lot number: Lot 2 Description
Applications support lead Level 4, AI data specialist Level 7, Business Analyst Level 4, Creative digital design professional (integrated degree) Level 6, Cyber security technical professional (integrated degree) Level 6, Cyber security technician Level 3, Cyber security technologist Level 4, Data analyst Level 4, Data Engineer Level 5, Data scientist (integrated degree) Level 6, Data technician Level 3, DevOps Engineer Level 4, Digital accessibility specialist Level 4, Digital and technology solutions professional Level 6, Digital and technology solutions specialist (integrated degree) Level 7, Digital device repair technician Level 3, Digital learning designer Level 5, Digital product manager Level 4, Digital support technician Level 3, Digital user experience (ux) professional (integrated degree) Level 6, Information communications technician Level 3, IT solutions technician Level 3, Software developer Level 4, Software development technician Level 3, Software tester Level 4, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation practitioner
CPV classifications
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
Delivery regions
- UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)
- UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
- UKJ35 - South Hampshire
- UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
- UKJ37 - North Hampshire
- UKJ4 - Kent
Lot value (estimated)
3600000 GBP Excluding VAT
4320000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
19 May 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
20 May 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
13 May 2032, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
After the initial 3 year period
There is an pption to extend for 2+1
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
The initial term of the Framework is 3 years,
SWS reserves the right to extend after the initial term up to a total of 6 years
extension 1 - 2 years
extension 2 - 1 year
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
There will be no predetermined maximum number of suppliers admitted to each lot. However, in instances where a lot receives bids from more than four potential suppliers, only the top-scoring bidders will be selected. This approach is intended to maintain a competitive environment while ensuring quality and manageability within each lot. Tenderers will require a minimum total score of 50 at PQQ and ITT stage.
SWS reserves the right in its absolute discretion to increase or decrease these numbers in the event where in the circumstances of the scoring, this appears to SWS to be appropriate having regard to the variation in scores between the potential Tenderers to ensure sufficient competition is retained in the process and to ensure desired coverage of the lot.
Similarly, SWS reserves the right to alter the numbers of Tenderers for each Lot if the total number of Tenderers cannot meet the full needs of the lot and if a fewer number of tenderers are needed then initially anticipated.
Participation
Conditions of participation
As per Pre Qualification Questionnaire questions
Conditions of participation
The objective of this tender is to select a range of Suppliers for each Lot who are capable of providing Apprenticeships standards recognised by Skills England via the Growth and Skills Levy, as set out in the Lot categories listed in the tender pack and in this notice. In responding to this tender, suppliers are confirming they are able to undertake the full suite or part of the services, for the relevant Lot, set out in the Framework Agreement which includes associated schedules.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Description
a) Tenderers shall have their answers to the ITT Technical Questions, scored in accordance with the Scoring Evaluation Criteria set out in this IITT.
b) These scores will then be moderated by SWS’ evaluation team.
c) Tenderers with total technical scores of less than 50 shall be excluded.
d) For each Lot SWS aims to award to the minimum number of defined suppliers, depending on awarded final scores. If SWS is satisfied that the top-ranking bidder is able to fulfil all the requirements set out in the Framework Agreement (including relevant specification and other Schedules)' of the relevant Lot, only that Tender will be appointed. The next ranked supplier(s) will only be awarded a place on the framework until all the below criteria may be satisfied:
i. capacity to cover all or some of the standards in the lots bided for
ii. the supplier (s) has achieved the minimum score of 50 and passed all other minimum requirements stipulated in the tender process.
iii. Full or partial coverage of Southern water region, in relation to the apprenticeship standards bided for;
SWS will award a position on the Framework to the proposals which are the most advantageous (MAT) to SWS, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and this IITT which shall be assessed through the scoring of suppliers technical and commercial bids in accordance with the published evaluation criteria.
Weighting: 80
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Commercial
Description
For each apprenticeship standard, bidders must give a total price per apprentice, including End‑Point Assessment (EPA) and any eligible training costs.
The price submitted per standard must not exceed the official government cap (called the funding band maximum). Any costing above this cap is not funded and will score a maximum of 0.
Additional Charges: This section will not be evaluated as part of the scoring process; however, any prices submitted will be included in the final contractual agreement.
Green courses = courses currently used by SWS, weighted 60% of the total price score.
Blue courses = courses SWS may use in the future, weighted 40% of the total price score.
For each course a college offers, the score will be calculated using the following formula:
Score = (Cap − Price) / Cap ×100
If a bidder charges the full cap, they receive 0 points for that course
If a bidder charges less than the cap, they receive a higher score (lower price = higher score).
Bidders are only scored on courses they actually offer. If a course is not offered, it receives no score and incurs no penalty.
Within each course group, the total weight is distributed equally among the courses a college offers.
For example:
If a college offers four green courses, each course represents 15% of the group’s weight.
If a college offers only one green course, that course carries the full 60% weight for the green group.
Each bidder’s Commercial Score is calculated by totalling their course scores, weighted according to the green and blue group allocations described above.
The Commercial Score is then combined with the bidder’s ITT Technical Score to determine the best overall bids.
Weighting: 20
Weighting type: percentageExact
Legal, Finance & Accounting
Lot number: Lot 3 Description
Accountancy or taxation professional, Level 7, Accounting finance manager, Level 6, Accounts or finance assistant, Level 2, Advanced credit controller and debt collection specialist, Level 3, Assistant accountant, Level 3, Chartered legal executive, Level 6, Chartered legal executive litigator and advocate, Level 7, Compliance and risk officer, Level 3, Credit controller and collector, Level 2, Internal audit practitioner, Level 4, internal audit professional, Level 7, Paralegal, Level 3, Payroll assistant manager, Level 5, Senior compliance and risk specialist, Level 6, Senior compliance and risk specialist, Level 6, Solicitor, Level 7.
CPV classifications
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
Delivery regions
- UKJ4 - Kent
- UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
- UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)
- UKJ35 - South Hampshire
- UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
- UKJ37 - North Hampshire
Lot value (estimated)
3600000 GBP Excluding VAT
4320000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
19 May 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
20 May 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
13 May 2032, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
After the initial 3 year period
There is an pption to extend for 2+1
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
The initial term of the Framework is 3 years,
SWS reserves the right to extend after the initial term up to a total of 6 years
extension 1 - 2 years
extension 2 - 1 year
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
There will be no predetermined maximum number of suppliers admitted to each lot. However, in instances where a lot receives bids from more than four potential suppliers, only the top-scoring bidders will be selected. This approach is intended to maintain a competitive environment while ensuring quality and manageability within each lot. Tenderers will require a minimum total score of 50 at PQQ and ITT stage.
SWS reserves the right in its absolute discretion to increase or decrease these numbers in the event where in the circumstances of the scoring, this appears to SWS to be appropriate having regard to the variation in scores between the potential Tenderers to ensure sufficient competition is retained in the process and to ensure desired coverage of the lot.
Similarly, SWS reserves the right to alter the numbers of Tenderers for each Lot if the total number of Tenderers cannot meet the full needs of the lot and if a fewer number of tenderers are needed then initially anticipated.
Participation
Conditions of participation
As per Pre Qualification Questionnaire questions
Conditions of participation
The objective of this tender is to select a range of Suppliers for each Lot who are capable of providing Apprenticeships standards recognised by Skills England via the Growth and Skills Levy, as set out in the Lot categories listed in the tender pack and in this notice. In responding to this tender, suppliers are confirming they are able to undertake the full suite or part of the services, for the relevant Lot, set out in the Framework Agreement which includes associated schedules.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Description
a) Tenderers shall have their answers to the ITT Technical Questions, scored in accordance with the Scoring Evaluation Criteria set out in this IITT.
b) These scores will then be moderated by SWS’ evaluation team.
c) Tenderers with total technical scores of less than 50 shall be excluded.
d) For each Lot SWS aims to award to the minimum number of defined suppliers, depending on awarded final scores. If SWS is satisfied that the top-ranking bidder is able to fulfil all the requirements set out in the Framework Agreement (including relevant specification and other Schedules)' of the relevant Lot, only that Tender will be appointed. The next ranked supplier(s) will only be awarded a place on the framework until all the below criteria may be satisfied:
i. capacity to cover all or some of the standards in the lots bided for
ii. the supplier (s) has achieved the minimum score of 50 and passed all other minimum requirements stipulated in the tender process.
iii. Full or partial coverage of Southern water region, in relation to the apprenticeship standards bided for;
SWS will award a position on the Framework to the proposals which are the most advantageous (MAT) to SWS, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and this IITT which shall be assessed through the scoring of suppliers technical and commercial bids in accordance with the published evaluation criteria.
Weighting: 80
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Commercial
Description
For each apprenticeship standard, bidders must give a total price per apprentice, including End‑Point Assessment (EPA) and any eligible training costs.
The price submitted per standard must not exceed the official government cap (called the funding band maximum). Any costing above this cap is not funded and will score a maximum of 0.
Additional Charges: This section will not be evaluated as part of the scoring process; however, any prices submitted will be included in the final contractual agreement.
Green courses = courses currently used by SWS, weighted 60% of the total price score.
Blue courses = courses SWS may use in the future, weighted 40% of the total price score.
For each course a college offers, the score will be calculated using the following formula:
Score = (Cap − Price) / Cap ×100
If a bidder charges the full cap, they receive 0 points for that course
If a bidder charges less than the cap, they receive a higher score (lower price = higher score).
Bidders are only scored on courses they actually offer. If a course is not offered, it receives no score and incurs no penalty.
Within each course group, the total weight is distributed equally among the courses a college offers.
For example:
If a college offers four green courses, each course represents 15% of the group’s weight.
If a college offers only one green course, that course carries the full 60% weight for the green group.
Each bidder’s Commercial Score is calculated by totalling their course scores, weighted according to the green and blue group allocations described above.
The Commercial Score is then combined with the bidder’s ITT Technical Score to determine the best overall bids.
Weighting: 20
Weighting type: percentageExact
Marketing & Procurement
Lot number: Lot 4 Description
Bid and proposal co-ordinator, Level 3, Customer service practitioner, Level 2, Customer service specialist, Level 3, Procurement and supply assistant, Level 3, Procurement and supply chain practitioner, Level 4, Public relations and communications assistant, Level 4, Senior procurement and supply chain professional, Level 6.
CPV classifications
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
Delivery regions
- UKJ4 - Kent
- UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
- UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)
- UKJ35 - South Hampshire
- UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
- UKJ37 - North Hampshire
Lot value (estimated)
3600000 GBP Excluding VAT
4320000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
19 May 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
20 May 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
13 May 2032, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
After the initial 3 year period
There is an pption to extend for 2+1
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
The initial term of the Framework is 3 years,
SWS reserves the right to extend after the initial term up to a total of 6 years
extension 1 - 2 years
extension 2 - 1 year
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
There will be no predetermined maximum number of suppliers admitted to each lot. However, in instances where a lot receives bids from more than four potential suppliers, only the top-scoring bidders will be selected. This approach is intended to maintain a competitive environment while ensuring quality and manageability within each lot. Tenderers will require a minimum total score of 50 at PQQ and ITT stage.
SWS reserves the right in its absolute discretion to increase or decrease these numbers in the event where in the circumstances of the scoring, this appears to SWS to be appropriate having regard to the variation in scores between the potential Tenderers to ensure sufficient competition is retained in the process and to ensure desired coverage of the lot.
Similarly, SWS reserves the right to alter the numbers of Tenderers for each Lot if the total number of Tenderers cannot meet the full needs of the lot and if a fewer number of tenderers are needed then initially anticipated.
Participation
Conditions of participation
As per Pre Qualification Questionnaire questions
Conditions of participation
The objective of this tender is to select a range of Suppliers for each Lot who are capable of providing Apprenticeships standards recognised by Skills England via the Growth and Skills Levy, as set out in the Lot categories listed in the tender pack and in this notice. In responding to this tender, suppliers are confirming they are able to undertake the full suite or part of the services, for the relevant Lot, set out in the Framework Agreement which includes associated schedules.
Participation
Conditions of participation
As per Pre Qualification Questionnaire questions
Conditions of participation
The objective of this tender is to select a range of Suppliers for each Lot who are capable of providing Apprenticeships standards recognised by Skills England via the Growth and Skills Levy, as set out in the Lot categories listed in the tender pack and in this notice. In responding to this tender, suppliers are confirming they are able to undertake the full suite or part of the services, for the relevant Lot, set out in the Framework Agreement which includes associated schedules.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Description
a) Tenderers shall have their answers to the ITT Technical Questions, scored in accordance with the Scoring Evaluation Criteria set out in this IITT.
b) These scores will then be moderated by SWS’ evaluation team.
c) Tenderers with total technical scores of less than 50 shall be excluded.
d) For each Lot SWS aims to award to the minimum number of defined suppliers, depending on awarded final scores. If SWS is satisfied that the top-ranking bidder is able to fulfil all the requirements set out in the Framework Agreement (including relevant specification and other Schedules)' of the relevant Lot, only that Tender will be appointed. The next ranked supplier(s) will only be awarded a place on the framework until all the below criteria may be satisfied:
i. capacity to cover all or some of the standards in the lots bided for
ii. the supplier (s) has achieved the minimum score of 50 and passed all other minimum requirements stipulated in the tender process.
iii. Full or partial coverage of Southern water region, in relation to the apprenticeship standards bided for;
SWS will award a position on the Framework to the proposals which are the most advantageous (MAT) to SWS, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and this IITT which shall be assessed through the scoring of suppliers technical and commercial bids in accordance with the published evaluation criteria.
Weighting: 80
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Commercial
Description
For each apprenticeship standard, bidders must give a total price per apprentice, including End‑Point Assessment (EPA) and any eligible training costs.
The price submitted per standard must not exceed the official government cap (called the funding band maximum). Any costing above this cap is not funded and will score a maximum of 0.
Additional Charges: This section will not be evaluated as part of the scoring process; however, any prices submitted will be included in the final contractual agreement.
Green courses = courses currently used by SWS, weighted 60% of the total price score.
Blue courses = courses SWS may use in the future, weighted 40% of the total price score.
For each course a college offers, the score will be calculated using the following formula:
Score = (Cap − Price) / Cap ×100
If a bidder charges the full cap, they receive 0 points for that course
If a bidder charges less than the cap, they receive a higher score (lower price = higher score).
Bidders are only scored on courses they actually offer. If a course is not offered, it receives no score and incurs no penalty.
Within each course group, the total weight is distributed equally among the courses a college offers.
For example:
If a college offers four green courses, each course represents 15% of the group’s weight.
If a college offers only one green course, that course carries the full 60% weight for the green group.
Each bidder’s Commercial Score is calculated by totalling their course scores, weighted according to the green and blue group allocations described above.
The Commercial Score is then combined with the bidder’s ITT Technical Score to determine the best overall bids.
Weighting: 20
Weighting type: percentageExact
Construction in a built Environment
Lot number: Lot 5 Description
Chartered Surveyor (degree), Level 6, Civil Engineer (degree), Level 6, Civil engineering senior technician, Level 4, Civil engineering site management (degree), Level 6, Civil engineering technician, Level 3, Construction quantity surveyor (degree), Level 6, Design and construction management(degree), Level 6, Facilities management supervisor, Level 3, Facilities manager, Level 4, Facilities services operative, Level 2, Installation and maintenance electrician, Level 3, Senior and head of facilities management, (integrated degree), Level 6.
CPV classifications
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
Delivery regions
- UKJ4 - Kent
- UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
- UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)
- UKJ35 - South Hampshire
- UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
- UKJ37 - North Hampshire
Lot value (estimated)
3600000 GBP Excluding VAT
4320000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
19 May 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
20 May 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
13 May 2032, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
After the initial 3 year period
There is an pption to extend for 2+1
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
The initial term of the Framework is 3 years,
SWS reserves the right to extend after the initial term up to a total of 6 years
extension 1 - 2 years
extension 2 - 1 year
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
There will be no predetermined maximum number of suppliers admitted to each lot. However, in instances where a lot receives bids from more than four potential suppliers, only the top-scoring bidders will be selected. This approach is intended to maintain a competitive environment while ensuring quality and manageability within each lot. Tenderers will require a minimum total score of 50 at PQQ and ITT stage.
SWS reserves the right in its absolute discretion to increase or decrease these numbers in the event where in the circumstances of the scoring, this appears to SWS to be appropriate having regard to the variation in scores between the potential Tenderers to ensure sufficient competition is retained in the process and to ensure desired coverage of the lot.
Similarly, SWS reserves the right to alter the numbers of Tenderers for each Lot if the total number of Tenderers cannot meet the full needs of the lot and if a fewer number of tenderers are needed then initially anticipated.
Participation
Conditions of participation
As per Pre Qualification Questionnaire questions
Conditions of participation
The objective of this tender is to select a range of Suppliers for each Lot who are capable of providing Apprenticeships standards recognised by Skills England via the Growth and Skills Levy, as set out in the Lot categories listed in the tender pack and in this notice. In responding to this tender, suppliers are confirming they are able to undertake the full suite or part of the services, for the relevant Lot, set out in the Framework Agreement which includes associated schedules.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Description
a) Tenderers shall have their answers to the ITT Technical Questions, scored in accordance with the Scoring Evaluation Criteria set out in this IITT.
b) These scores will then be moderated by SWS’ evaluation team.
c) Tenderers with total technical scores of less than 50 shall be excluded.
d) For each Lot SWS aims to award to the minimum number of defined suppliers, depending on awarded final scores. If SWS is satisfied that the top-ranking bidder is able to fulfil all the requirements set out in the Framework Agreement (including relevant specification and other Schedules)' of the relevant Lot, only that Tender will be appointed. The next ranked supplier(s) will only be awarded a place on the framework until all the below criteria may be satisfied:
i. capacity to cover all or some of the standards in the lots bided for
ii. the supplier (s) has achieved the minimum score of 50 and passed all other minimum requirements stipulated in the tender process.
iii. Full or partial coverage of Southern water region, in relation to the apprenticeship standards bided for;
SWS will award a position on the Framework to the proposals which are the most advantageous (MAT) to SWS, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and this IITT which shall be assessed through the scoring of suppliers technical and commercial bids in accordance with the published evaluation criteria.
Weighting: 80
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Commercial
Description
For each apprenticeship standard, bidders must give a total price per apprentice, including End‑Point Assessment (EPA) and any eligible training costs.
The price submitted per standard must not exceed the official government cap (called the funding band maximum). Any costing above this cap is not funded and will score a maximum of 0.
Additional Charges: This section will not be evaluated as part of the scoring process; however, any prices submitted will be included in the final contractual agreement.
Green courses = courses currently used by SWS, weighted 60% of the total price score.
Blue courses = courses SWS may use in the future, weighted 40% of the total price score.
For each course a college offers, the score will be calculated using the following formula:
Score = (Cap − Price) / Cap ×100
If a bidder charges the full cap, they receive 0 points for that course
If a bidder charges less than the cap, they receive a higher score (lower price = higher score).
Bidders are only scored on courses they actually offer. If a course is not offered, it receives no score and incurs no penalty.
Within each course group, the total weight is distributed equally among the courses a college offers.
For example:
If a college offers four green courses, each course represents 15% of the group’s weight.
If a college offers only one green course, that course carries the full 60% weight for the green group.
Each bidder’s Commercial Score is calculated by totalling their course scores, weighted according to the green and blue group allocations described above.
The Commercial Score is then combined with the bidder’s ITT Technical Score to determine the best overall bids.
Weighting: 20
Weighting type: percentageExact
Engineering & Manufacturing
Lot number: Lot 6 Description
Asset manager, Level 4, Automation and controls engineering technician, Level 4, Electro-mechanical engineer, Level 6, Mechatronics maintenance technician, Level 3, Post graduate engineer, Level 7, Risk and safety management professional, (degree), Level 7, Science industry process and plant engineer (degree), Level 6, Water industry network technician, Level 3, Water network operative, Level 2, Water process operative, Level 2, Utilities engineering technician, Level 3, Engineering Maintenance Technician Level 3
CPV classifications
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
Delivery regions
- UKJ4 - Kent
- UKJ35 - South Hampshire
- UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
- UKJ37 - North Hampshire
- UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
- UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)
Lot value (estimated)
3200000 GBP Excluding VAT
4320000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
19 May 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
20 May 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
13 May 2032, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
After the initial 3 year period
There is an pption to extend for 2+1
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
The initial term of the Framework is 3 years,
SWS reserves the right to extend after the initial term up to a total of 6 years
extension 1 - 2 years
extension 2 - 1 year
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
There will be no predetermined maximum number of suppliers admitted to each lot. However, in instances where a lot receives bids from more than four potential suppliers, only the top-scoring bidders will be selected. This approach is intended to maintain a competitive environment while ensuring quality and manageability within each lot. Tenderers will require a minimum total score of 50 at PQQ and ITT stage.
SWS reserves the right in its absolute discretion to increase or decrease these numbers in the event where in the circumstances of the scoring, this appears to SWS to be appropriate having regard to the variation in scores between the potential Tenderers to ensure sufficient competition is retained in the process and to ensure desired coverage of the lot.
Similarly, SWS reserves the right to alter the numbers of Tenderers for each Lot if the total number of Tenderers cannot meet the full needs of the lot and if a fewer number of tenderers are needed then initially anticipated.
Participation
Conditions of participation
As per Pre Qualification Questionnaire questions
Conditions of participation
The objective of this tender is to select a range of Suppliers for each Lot who are capable of providing Apprenticeships standards recognised by Skills England via the Growth and Skills Levy, as set out in the Lot categories listed in the tender pack and in this notice. In responding to this tender, suppliers are confirming they are able to undertake the full suite or part of the services, for the relevant Lot, set out in the Framework Agreement which includes associated schedules.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Description
a) Tenderers shall have their answers to the ITT Technical Questions, scored in accordance with the Scoring Evaluation Criteria set out in this IITT.
b) These scores will then be moderated by SWS’ evaluation team.
c) Tenderers with total technical scores of less than 50 shall be excluded.
d) For each Lot SWS aims to award to the minimum number of defined suppliers, depending on awarded final scores. If SWS is satisfied that the top-ranking bidder is able to fulfil all the requirements set out in the Framework Agreement (including relevant specification and other Schedules)' of the relevant Lot, only that Tender will be appointed. The next ranked supplier(s) will only be awarded a place on the framework until all the below criteria may be satisfied:
i. capacity to cover all or some of the standards in the lots bided for
ii. the supplier (s) has achieved the minimum score of 50 and passed all other minimum requirements stipulated in the tender process.
iii. Full or partial coverage of Southern water region, in relation to the apprenticeship standards bided for;
SWS will award a position on the Framework to the proposals which are the most advantageous (MAT) to SWS, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and this IITT which shall be assessed through the scoring of suppliers technical and commercial bids in accordance with the published evaluation criteria.
Weighting: 80
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Commercial
Description
For each apprenticeship standard, bidders must give a total price per apprentice, including End‑Point Assessment (EPA) and any eligible training costs.
The price submitted per standard must not exceed the official government cap (called the funding band maximum). Any costing above this cap is not funded and will score a maximum of 0.
Additional Charges: This section will not be evaluated as part of the scoring process; however, any prices submitted will be included in the final contractual agreement.
Green courses = courses currently used by SWS, weighted 60% of the total price score.
Blue courses = courses SWS may use in the future, weighted 40% of the total price score.
For each course a college offers, the score will be calculated using the following formula:
Score = (Cap − Price) / Cap ×100
If a bidder charges the full cap, they receive 0 points for that course
If a bidder charges less than the cap, they receive a higher score (lower price = higher score).
Bidders are only scored on courses they actually offer. If a course is not offered, it receives no score and incurs no penalty.
Within each course group, the total weight is distributed equally among the courses a college offers.
For example:
If a college offers four green courses, each course represents 15% of the group’s weight.
If a college offers only one green course, that course carries the full 60% weight for the green group.
Each bidder’s Commercial Score is calculated by totalling their course scores, weighted according to the green and blue group allocations described above.
The Commercial Score is then combined with the bidder’s ITT Technical Score to determine the best overall bids.
Weighting: 20
Weighting type: percentageExact
Environmental
Lot number: Lot 7 Description
Ecologist (degree), Level 7, Environmental practitioner (degree), Level 6, Water environment worker, Level 3
CPV classifications
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
Delivery regions
- UKJ4 - Kent
- UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
- UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)
- UKJ35 - South Hampshire
- UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
- UKJ37 - North Hampshire
Lot value (estimated)
3200000 GBP Excluding VAT
4320000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
19 May 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
20 May 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
13 May 2032, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
After the initial 3 year period
There is an pption to extend for 2+1
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
The initial term of the Framework is 3 years,
SWS reserves the right to extend after the initial term up to a total of 6 years
extension 1 - 2 years
extension 2 - 1 year
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
There will be no predetermined maximum number of suppliers admitted to each lot. However, in instances where a lot receives bids from more than four potential suppliers, only the top-scoring bidders will be selected. This approach is intended to maintain a competitive environment while ensuring quality and manageability within each lot. Tenderers will require a minimum total score of 50 at PQQ and ITT stage.
SWS reserves the right in its absolute discretion to increase or decrease these numbers in the event where in the circumstances of the scoring, this appears to SWS to be appropriate having regard to the variation in scores between the potential Tenderers to ensure sufficient competition is retained in the process and to ensure desired coverage of the lot.
Similarly, SWS reserves the right to alter the numbers of Tenderers for each Lot if the total number of Tenderers cannot meet the full needs of the lot and if a fewer number of tenderers are needed then initially anticipated.
Participation
Conditions of participation
As per Pre Qualification Questionnaire questions
Conditions of participation
The objective of this tender is to select a range of Suppliers for each Lot who are capable of providing Apprenticeships standards recognised by Skills England via the Growth and Skills Levy, as set out in the Lot categories listed in the tender pack and in this notice. In responding to this tender, suppliers are confirming they are able to undertake the full suite or part of the services, for the relevant Lot, set out in the Framework Agreement which includes associated schedules.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Description
a) Tenderers shall have their answers to the ITT Technical Questions, scored in accordance with the Scoring Evaluation Criteria set out in this IITT.
b) These scores will then be moderated by SWS’ evaluation team.
c) Tenderers with total technical scores of less than 50 shall be excluded.
d) For each Lot SWS aims to award to the minimum number of defined suppliers, depending on awarded final scores. If SWS is satisfied that the top-ranking bidder is able to fulfil all the requirements set out in the Framework Agreement (including relevant specification and other Schedules)' of the relevant Lot, only that Tender will be appointed. The next ranked supplier(s) will only be awarded a place on the framework until all the below criteria may be satisfied:
i. capacity to cover all or some of the standards in the lots bided for
ii. the supplier (s) has achieved the minimum score of 50 and passed all other minimum requirements stipulated in the tender process.
iii. Full or partial coverage of Southern water region, in relation to the apprenticeship standards bided for;
SWS will award a position on the Framework to the proposals which are the most advantageous (MAT) to SWS, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and this IITT which shall be assessed through the scoring of suppliers technical and commercial bids in accordance with the published evaluation criteria.
Weighting: 80
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Commercial
Description
For each apprenticeship standard, bidders must give a total price per apprentice, including End‑Point Assessment (EPA) and any eligible training costs.
The price submitted per standard must not exceed the official government cap (called the funding band maximum). Any costing above this cap is not funded and will score a maximum of 0.
Additional Charges: This section will not be evaluated as part of the scoring process; however, any prices submitted will be included in the final contractual agreement.
Green courses = courses currently used by SWS, weighted 60% of the total price score.
Blue courses = courses SWS may use in the future, weighted 40% of the total price score.
For each course a college offers, the score will be calculated using the following formula:
Score = (Cap − Price) / Cap ×100
If a bidder charges the full cap, they receive 0 points for that course
If a bidder charges less than the cap, they receive a higher score (lower price = higher score).
Bidders are only scored on courses they actually offer. If a course is not offered, it receives no score and incurs no penalty.
Within each course group, the total weight is distributed equally among the courses a college offers.
For example:
If a college offers four green courses, each course represents 15% of the group’s weight.
If a college offers only one green course, that course carries the full 60% weight for the green group.
Each bidder’s Commercial Score is calculated by totalling their course scores, weighted according to the green and blue group allocations described above.
The Commercial Score is then combined with the bidder’s ITT Technical Score to determine the best overall bids.
Weighting: 20
Weighting type: percentageExact
Health & Science
Lot number: Lot 8 Description
Laboratory Scientist (Level 5), Laboratory Technician (Level 3), Psychological wellbeing practitioner(Level 6), Research Scientist (Level 7), Scientist (Level 6), Soil Scientist (Level 7), Technician Scientist (Level 5)
CPV classifications
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
Delivery regions
- UKJ4 - Kent
- UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
- UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)
- UKJ35 - South Hampshire
- UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
- UKJ37 - North Hampshire
Lot value (estimated)
3600000 GBP Excluding VAT
4320000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
19 May 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
20 May 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
13 May 2032, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
After the initial 3 year period
There is an pption to extend for 2+1
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
The initial term of the Framework is 3 years,
SWS reserves the right to extend after the initial term up to a total of 6 years
extension 1 - 2 years
extension 2 - 1 year
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
There will be no predetermined maximum number of suppliers admitted to each lot. However, in instances where a lot receives bids from more than four potential suppliers, only the top-scoring bidders will be selected. This approach is intended to maintain a competitive environment while ensuring quality and manageability within each lot. Tenderers will require a minimum total score of 50 at PQQ and ITT stage.
SWS reserves the right in its absolute discretion to increase or decrease these numbers in the event where in the circumstances of the scoring, this appears to SWS to be appropriate having regard to the variation in scores between the potential Tenderers to ensure sufficient competition is retained in the process and to ensure desired coverage of the lot.
Similarly, SWS reserves the right to alter the numbers of Tenderers for each Lot if the total number of Tenderers cannot meet the full needs of the lot and if a fewer number of tenderers are needed then initially anticipated.
Participation
Conditions of participation
As per Pre Qualification Questionnaire questions
Conditions of participation
The objective of this tender is to select a range of Suppliers for each Lot who are capable of providing Apprenticeships standards recognised by Skills England via the Growth and Skills Levy, as set out in the Lot categories listed in the tender pack and in this notice. In responding to this tender, suppliers are confirming they are able to undertake the full suite or part of the services, for the relevant Lot, set out in the Framework Agreement which includes associated schedules.
Participation
Conditions of participation
As per Pre Qualification Questionnaire questions
Conditions of participation
The objective of this tender is to select a range of Suppliers for each Lot who are capable of providing Apprenticeships standards recognised by Skills England via the Growth and Skills Levy, as set out in the Lot categories listed in the tender pack and in this notice. In responding to this tender, suppliers are confirming they are able to undertake the full suite or part of the services, for the relevant Lot, set out in the Framework Agreement which includes associated schedules.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Description
a) Tenderers shall have their answers to the ITT Technical Questions, scored in accordance with the Scoring Evaluation Criteria set out in this IITT.
b) These scores will then be moderated by SWS’ evaluation team.
c) Tenderers with total technical scores of less than 50 shall be excluded.
d) For each Lot SWS aims to award to the minimum number of defined suppliers, depending on awarded final scores. If SWS is satisfied that the top-ranking bidder is able to fulfil all the requirements set out in the Framework Agreement (including relevant specification and other Schedules)' of the relevant Lot, only that Tender will be appointed. The next ranked supplier(s) will only be awarded a place on the framework until all the below criteria may be satisfied:
i. capacity to cover all or some of the standards in the lots bided for
ii. the supplier (s) has achieved the minimum score of 50 and passed all other minimum requirements stipulated in the tender process.
iii. Full or partial coverage of Southern water region, in relation to the apprenticeship standards bided for;
SWS will award a position on the Framework to the proposals which are the most advantageous (MAT) to SWS, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and this IITT which shall be assessed through the scoring of suppliers technical and commercial bids in accordance with the published evaluation criteria.
Weighting: 80
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Commercial
Description
For each apprenticeship standard, bidders must give a total price per apprentice, including End‑Point Assessment (EPA) and any eligible training costs.
The price submitted per standard must not exceed the official government cap (called the funding band maximum). Any costing above this cap is not funded and will score a maximum of 0.
Additional Charges: This section will not be evaluated as part of the scoring process; however, any prices submitted will be included in the final contractual agreement.
Green courses = courses currently used by SWS, weighted 60% of the total price score.
Blue courses = courses SWS may use in the future, weighted 40% of the total price score.
For each course a college offers, the score will be calculated using the following formula:
Score = (Cap − Price) / Cap ×100
If a bidder charges the full cap, they receive 0 points for that course
If a bidder charges less than the cap, they receive a higher score (lower price = higher score).
Bidders are only scored on courses they actually offer. If a course is not offered, it receives no score and incurs no penalty.
Within each course group, the total weight is distributed equally among the courses a college offers.
For example:
If a college offers four green courses, each course represents 15% of the group’s weight.
If a college offers only one green course, that course carries the full 60% weight for the green group.
Each bidder’s Commercial Score is calculated by totalling their course scores, weighted according to the green and blue group allocations described above.
The Commercial Score is then combined with the bidder’s ITT Technical Score to determine the best overall bids.
Weighting: 20
Weighting type: percentageExact
Isle of Wight
Lot number: Lot 9 Description
Automation and controls engineering technician, Level 4, Mechatronics maintenance technician, Level 3, Water industry network technician, Level 3, Water industry treatment process technician, Level 3, Water network operative, Level 2, Water process operative, Level 2, Water treatment technician, Level 3, Water Industry Asset Maintenance Technician Level 3, Engineering Maintenance Technician Level 3
CPV classifications
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
Lot value (estimated)
3200000 GBP Excluding VAT
4320000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
19 May 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
20 May 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
13 May 2032, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
After the initial 3 year period
There is an pption to extend for 2+1
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
The initial term of the Framework is 3 years,
SWS reserves the right to extend after the initial term up to a total of 6 years
extension 1 - 2 years
extension 2 - 1 year
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
There will be no predetermined maximum number of suppliers admitted to each lot. However, in instances where a lot receives bids from more than four potential suppliers, only the top-scoring bidders will be selected. This approach is intended to maintain a competitive environment while ensuring quality and manageability within each lot. Tenderers will require a minimum total score of 50 at PQQ and ITT stage.
SWS reserves the right in its absolute discretion to increase or decrease these numbers in the event where in the circumstances of the scoring, this appears to SWS to be appropriate having regard to the variation in scores between the potential Tenderers to ensure sufficient competition is retained in the process and to ensure desired coverage of the lot.
Similarly, SWS reserves the right to alter the numbers of Tenderers for each Lot if the total number of Tenderers cannot meet the full needs of the lot and if a fewer number of tenderers are needed then initially anticipated.
Participation
Conditions of participation
As per Pre Qualification Questionnaire questions
Conditions of participation
The objective of this tender is to select a range of Suppliers for each Lot who are capable of providing Apprenticeships standards recognised by Skills England via the Growth and Skills Levy, as set out in the Lot categories listed in the tender pack and in this notice. In responding to this tender, suppliers are confirming they are able to undertake the full suite or part of the services, for the relevant Lot, set out in the Framework Agreement which includes associated schedules.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Description
a) Tenderers shall have their answers to the ITT Technical Questions, scored in accordance with the Scoring Evaluation Criteria set out in this IITT.
b) These scores will then be moderated by SWS’ evaluation team.
c) Tenderers with total technical scores of less than 50 shall be excluded.
d) For each Lot SWS aims to award to the minimum number of defined suppliers, depending on awarded final scores. If SWS is satisfied that the top-ranking bidder is able to fulfil all the requirements set out in the Framework Agreement (including relevant specification and other Schedules)' of the relevant Lot, only that Tender will be appointed. The next ranked supplier(s) will only be awarded a place on the framework until all the below criteria may be satisfied:
i. capacity to cover all or some of the standards in the lots bided for
ii. the supplier (s) has achieved the minimum score of 50 and passed all other minimum requirements stipulated in the tender process.
iii. Full or partial coverage of Southern water region, in relation to the apprenticeship standards bided for;
SWS will award a position on the Framework to the proposals which are the most advantageous (MAT) to SWS, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and this IITT which shall be assessed through the scoring of suppliers technical and commercial bids in accordance with the published evaluation criteria.
Weighting: 80
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Commercial
Description
For each apprenticeship standard, bidders must give a total price per apprentice, including End‑Point Assessment (EPA) and any eligible training costs.
The price submitted per standard must not exceed the official government cap (called the funding band maximum). Any costing above this cap is not funded and will score a maximum of 0.
Additional Charges: This section will not be evaluated as part of the scoring process; however, any prices submitted will be included in the final contractual agreement.
Green courses = courses currently used by SWS, weighted 60% of the total price score.
Blue courses = courses SWS may use in the future, weighted 40% of the total price score.
For each course a college offers, the score will be calculated using the following formula:
Score = (Cap − Price) / Cap ×100
If a bidder charges the full cap, they receive 0 points for that course
If a bidder charges less than the cap, they receive a higher score (lower price = higher score).
Bidders are only scored on courses they actually offer. If a course is not offered, it receives no score and incurs no penalty.
Within each course group, the total weight is distributed equally among the courses a college offers.
For example:
If a college offers four green courses, each course represents 15% of the group’s weight.
If a college offers only one green course, that course carries the full 60% weight for the green group.
Each bidder’s Commercial Score is calculated by totalling their course scores, weighted according to the green and blue group allocations described above.
The Commercial Score is then combined with the bidder’s ITT Technical Score to determine the best overall bids.
Weighting: 20
Weighting type: percentageExact