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OCID:: ocds-h6vhtk-04e1cd
Published by:: Lancashire County Council
Authority ID:: AA0033
Publication date:: 12 March 2025
Deadline date:: 20 March 2025
Notice type:: Contract Notice
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: N/A

Abstract

LCC is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT for the provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers. The Invitation to Tender stage is restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

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Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Lancashire County Council

Fishergate

Preston

PR18XJ

Contact person: LCC Corporate

Telephone: +44 1772538038

E-mail: contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk

NUTS: UKD45

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers

Reference number: LCC43604

II.1.2) Main CPV code

80000000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 12 000 000.00 GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 5

The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:

The framework will be split into 21 main lots. Bidders are invited to bid for one or more main lots but will only be awarded a maximum of 5 lots, unless there is only one compliant bid for a specific lot in which case the Authority reserves the right to award more than 5 lots to a tenderer, full details of the award methodology can be found within the tender documentation.

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Provision of Schools (Non-Teaching) Apprentice Training

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD4

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Schools (Non-Teaching) Apprentice Training

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a

re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur.

Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Provision of Social Care Services Apprentice Training

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD4

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Social Care Services Apprentice Training

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a

re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur.

Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Provision of Leadership and Management Degree Apprentice Training

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD4

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Leadership and Management Degree Apprentice Training

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a

re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur.

Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Provision of Transport and Logistics Apprentice Training

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD4

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Transport and Logistics Apprentice Training

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a

re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur.

Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Provision of Civil Engineering and Electrical Apprentice Training

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD4

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Civil Engineering and Electrical Apprentice Training

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a

re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur.

Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Provision of Construction & the Built Environment Apprentice Training

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD4

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Construction & the Built Environment Apprentice Training

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a

re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur.

Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Provision of Cultural Services Apprentice Training

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD4

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Cultural Services Apprentice Training

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a

re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur.

Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Provision of Business and Administration Apprentice Training

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD4

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Business and Administration Apprentice Training

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a

re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur.

Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

Provision of Leadership and Project Management Apprentice Training

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD4

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Leadership and Project Management Apprentice Training

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a

re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur.

Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

Provision of Digital Apprentice Training

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD4

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Digital Apprentice Training

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a

re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur.

Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 11

II.2.1) Title

Provision of Digital Degree Apprentice Training

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD4

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Digital Degree Apprentice Training

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a

re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur.

Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 12

II.2.1) Title

Provision of Legal Masters Degree Apprentice Training

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD4

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Legal Masters Degree Apprentice Training

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a

re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur.

Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 13

II.2.1) Title

Provision of Health and Science Degree Apprentice Training

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD4

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Health and Science Degree Apprentice Training

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a

re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur.

Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 14

II.2.1) Title

Provision of Public Health Degree Apprentice Training

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD4

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Public Health Degree Apprentice Training

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a

re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur.

Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 15

II.2.1) Title

Provision of Health and Science Apprentice Training

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD4

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Health and Science Apprentice Training

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a

re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur.

Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 16

II.2.1) Title

Provision of Youth Support Worker Apprentice Training

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD4

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Youth Support Worker Apprentice Training

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a

re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur.

Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 17

II.2.1) Title

Provision of Youth Worker Degree Apprentice Training

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD4

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Youth Worker Degree Apprentice Training

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a

re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur.

Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 18

II.2.1) Title

Provision of Legal Executive Apprentice Training

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD4

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Legal Executive Apprentice Training

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a

re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur.

Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 19

II.2.1) Title

Provision of Creative Digital Degree Apprentice Training

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD4

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Creative Digital Degree Apprentice Training

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a

re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur.

Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 20

II.2.1) Title

Provision of Digital Engineering Apprentice Training

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD4

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Digital Engineering Apprentice Training

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a

re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur.

Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 21

II.2.1) Title

Provision of AI Degree Apprentice Training

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD4

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of AI Degree Apprentice Training

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The agreement is available for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend up to a maximum 4 year contract period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a

re-procurement. The agreement included within the tender documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term where a re-procurement could occur.

Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

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: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:

The Invitation to Tender stage is restricted to those organisations listed on APAR (Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register) as a main provider, have an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding and provide a quality apprenticeship as described by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 20/03/2025

Local time: 11:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 20/03/2025

Local time: 12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Royal Courts of Justice - The High Court

London

WC2A 2LL

VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Lancashire County Council

Preston

PR1 0LD

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

14/02/2025

Coding

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
80400000	Adult and other education services	Education and training services
80000000	Education and training services	Education

Delivery locations

ID	Description
100	UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID	Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:: contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk
Admin contact:: N/a
Technical contact:: N/a
Other contact:: N/a

Further information

Date	Details
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Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers

Contents

Summary

Abstract

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

I.3) Communication

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

I.5) Main activity

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

II.1.2) Main CPV code

II.1.3) Type of contract

II.1.4) Short description

II.1.5) Estimated total value

II.1.6) Information about lots

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

II.2.11) Information about options

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

II.2.11) Information about options

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

II.2.11) Information about options

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

II.2.11) Information about options

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

II.2.11) Information about options

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

II.2.11) Information about options

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds