CONTRACT NOTICE – OFFICIAL JOURNAL

Section I: Contracting Authority

I.1)

Name, Address and Contact Point(s)

I.2)

Type of contracting Authority and Main Activity or Activities

Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local sub-divisions National or federal agency/Office Regional or local Authority Regional or local Agency/Office Body governed by public law European Institution/Agency or International Organisation

General public services Defence Public order and safety Environment Economic and financial affairs Health Housing and community amenities Social protection Recreation, culture and religion Education

Section II: Object of the Contract

II.1)

Description

II.1.1)

Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority

II.1.2(a))

Type of works contract

II.1.2(b))

Type of supplies contract

II.1.2(c))

Type of service contract

II.1.2)

Main site or location of works, place of delivery or performance

The Sheffield College; (Sheffield City Region — National Delivery) Main Site or Various Centres depending on location of the delivery of course works.

II.1.3)

This notice involves

A public contract
The setting up of a Dynamic Purchasing System
The establishment of a framework agreement

II.1.4)

Information on framework agreement (if applicable)

Framework agreement with a single operators
Framework agreement with several operators

Number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged

Duration of the framework agreement

Justification for a framework agreement the duration of which exceeds four years

Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement

Frequency and value of the contracts to be awarded

II.1.5)

Short description of the contract or purchase(s)

The Sheffield College seeks to work with high-quality sub-contractors who can deliver the highest quality teaching and learning which facilitates progression into employment, further education or higher learning. Our sub-contractors and delivery partners will allow us to offer a broader curriculum than would otherwise be the case. This will be of the highest quality and facilitate the engagement of learners from groups that are under-represented in further education.

The College's aim is to enter into agreements for the provision of high-quality training which meets a local need which the College is unable to meet and which does not compete with its own service provision. The College is particularly keen to develop the breadth and volume of its apprenticeship provision through working with sub-contractors.

The framework will be reviewed annually, subject to performance. All contracts awarded must be fulfilled under funding requirements, the majority of which will be in-line with the College academic year ending 31.7.2017.

As noted above the Tender Invitation Letter and Joining Instructions are available from: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldcollege/aspx/Tenders/Current

II.1.6)

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

II.1.7)

Contract covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

II.1.8)

Division into lots

one lot only

one or more lots

all lots

II.1.9)

Will variants be accepted

II.2)

Quantity or Scope of the Contract

II.2.1)

Total quantity or scope

II.2.2)

Options

Provisional timetable for recourse to these options

Number of possible renewals

In the case of renewable supplies or service contracts, estimated time frame for subsequent contracts

II.3)

Duration of the contract or limit for completion

Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial and Technical Information

III.1)

Conditions Relating to the Contract

III.1.1)

Deposits and guarantees required

Any deposits and guarantees which may be required will be stated in the tender documents.

III.1.2)

Main Terms of financing and payment and/or reference to the relevant provisions

The College's ‘General Conditions of Purchase for Goods and Services’ will apply and are contained in the tender documents.

III.1.3)

Legal form to be taken by the grouping of suppliers, contractors or service providers to whom the contract is to be awarded

III.1.4)

Other particular conditions to which the performance of the contract is subject

Any applicable terms, conditions, specifications, costing information and specific College policies and requirements will be stated in the tender documents.

III.2)

Conditions for Participation

III.2.1)

Personal situation of economic operators, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

To enable the College to consider applications to participate in any lot or lots within the proposed framework invitations to bid are extended to any interested parties on an Open Tender Basis. The formal Invitation to Tender, which includes joining and participating instructions, is, as noted above available from: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldcollege/aspx/Tenders/Current

Applicants are invited to submit bids in a 2-stage tender process.

Tenders must be completed in full and must meet a minimum score in order to be shortlisted all as described and detailed in the Invitation to Tender Letter and Tender documents which may be accessed per: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldcollege/aspx/Tenders/Current

III.2.2)

Economic and financial capacity

III.2.3)

Technical capacity

III.2.4)

Reserved contracts

The contract is restricted to sheltered workshops
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes

III.3)

Conditions Specific to Service Contracts

III.3.1)

Is provision of the service reserved to a specific profession?

III.3.2)

Will legal entities be required to state the names and professional qualifications of the personnel responsible for the execution of the service?

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Type of Procedure

Open		Restricted
Accelerated restricted		Negotiated
Accelerated negotiated		Competitive dialogue

Justification for the choice of accelerated procedure

IV.1.1)

Have candidates already been selected?

IV.1.2)

Limitations on the number of operators who will be invited to tender or to participate

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates

IV.1.3)

Reduction of the number of operators during the negotiation or dialogue

Recourse to staged procedure to gradually reduce the number of solutions to be discussed or tenders to be negotiated

IV.2)

Award Criteria

IV.2.2)

An electronic auction will be used

IV.3 Administrative Information

IV.3.1)

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

XColl - SUBC - ETQ16

IV.3.2)

Previous publication(s) concerning the same contract

Prior Information Notice
Notice on a Buyer Profile

Other previous publications

IV.3.3)

Conditions for obtaining specifications and additional documents

IV.3.4)

Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

IV.3.5)

Date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates

IV.3.6)

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

IV.3.7)

Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender 

IV.3.8)

Conditions for opening tenders

Section VI: Other Information

VI.1)

Indicate whether this procurement is a recurrent one and the Estimated timing for further notices to be published

VI.2)

Does the contract relate to a Project/Programme financed by Community Funds?

VI.3)

Additional Information

VI.4)

Procedures for appeal

VI.4.1)

Body responsible for appeal procedures

Body responsible for mediation procedures

VI.4.2)

Lodging of appeals
Precise information on deadline(s) for lodging appeals:

Stages Standstill Period Action Plan:

Day 0: Start — Notify ‘Interested Contractors’ and Tenderers of decision and intention to award contract;

Day 1: Contract Award Notice published;

Day 2: Tenderers to request additional de-briefing (phone, fax, e-mail) before end of day;

Day 3:

Day 4:

Day 5:

Day 6:

Day 7: College must complete additional de-briefing by end of day;

Day 8:

Day 9:

Day 10: End of standstill period;

Finish: Contract to be concluded if no legal challenge.

Notes:

Note 1: Re — Day 7: If there is a delay in completing the requested de-briefings, the end date of the standstill period will be extended to ensure 3 working days between the last de-brief and the end of the standstill period which will be a working day;

Note 2: Re — Day 10: The end of the standstill period will not fall on a public holiday or at a weekend.

VI.4.3)

Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained

VI.5)

Dispatch date of this Notice

ANNEX A

Additional Addresses and Contact Points

I)

Address and contact points from which further information can be obtained

ANNEX B

Information About Lots

1)

Short Description

2)

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

3)

Quantity or scope

Background:

The Sheffield College (TSC) is the largest training provider in the city, and is now among the higher performing colleges nationally. Our federation of colleges: Sheffield City College, Hillsborough College and Peaks College provide further education provision in partnership with schools, universities and local industry to the Sheffield City Region and beyond. The College has over 20 000 full- and part-time students based at its campuses. We offer a range of learner and training opportunities on full- and part-time basis from entry levels through to foundation degrees. Our curriculum provides routes to learn new skills and opportunities to refresh skills in a sociable and welcoming atmosphere, with award winning student support services. Many of our learners go on to contribute to Sheffield's thriving economy and success and, as a result of their time with us, enjoy productive and high value employment, and rewarding lives.

For further information on The Sheffield College please visit our website: www.sheffcol.ac.uk

Please note only 1 level of sub-contracting is permitted so the qualification must be delivered in full by the contracted training provider ‘the Contractor’.

The prospective Contractor will be required to quote the percentage of gross funding it will require to deliver the qualifications. The College will retain a minimum of 20 % of any funding as a contribution towards meeting management and quality assurance costs.

Services Required:

The only provision fundable under this agreement will be those qualifications eligible for funding as agreed under the College Sub-contract Agreement.

Please refer to Tender Documents — Introduction and Tender Rules for further information on what the College will require from the Contractor.

All programmes:

Please refer to Tender Documents — Introduction and Tender Rules for further information on what the College will require in respect of Programmes.

Quality:

Please refer to Tender Documents — Introduction and Tender Rules for further information on what the College will require in respect of Quality of provision.

The Contractor will be required to enable the College and/or Ofsted Inspectors to evaluate the provision objectively against the standards/framework and provide evidence that will enable the College and/or the Inspector to report honestly, fairly and reliably about their provision.

Delivery date or contract period required:

The contract will stand from 1.8.2016 to 31.7.2017. Contracts may be awarded at any point within this period.

Outcomes:

Please refer to Tender Documents — Introduction and Tender Rules for further information on what the College will require in respect of course outcomes.

Contractors Staff involved in the delivery of the Contract:

Please refer to Tender Documents — Introduction and Tender Rules for further information on what the College will require in respect of consistency of staff, approval of assessors and DBS approval.

Other Specification Criteria:

Please refer to Tender Documents — Introduction and Tender Rules for further information on what the College will require in respect of additional specification requirements.

Aspiration and Inspiration:

TSC seeks to contract for high-quality provision which compliments but doesn't compete with our own provision or meets a local need which the College is unable to meet.

TSC is committed to delivering 1st class vocational education and training opportunities to adults and young people. Ambitious for our students and for the city, the College has made significant strides in recent years to improve quality and financial security and is now 1 of the higher performing colleges nationally according to the latest student success rates.

TSC now seeks to work with high quality sub-contractors who can deliver the highest quality teaching and learning which facilitates progression into employment, further education or higher learning. Our sub-contractors and delivery partners will allow us to offer a broader curriculum than would otherwise be the case. This will be of the highest quality and facilitate the engagement of learners from groups that are under-represented in further education.

As a provider of high-quality education and skills provision, we value effective partnership working to meet our learners' varied and unique learning needs. We are fully committed to working with organisations who can deliver a high-quality, responsive service to customers, employers, stakeholders and local communities. All of our partners will be expected to comply with The Sheffield College core values which are:

Our Sub-contracting Strategic Framework is based on a set of agreed values, which are as follows:

— Integrity,

— Innovation,

— Inspiration,

— Inclusiveness,

— Involvement.

Our Strategic Framework is based on a set of agreed values, which are as follows:

— Integrity: We will select sub-contractors and delivery partners in a considered, open and transparent manner. Our sub-contractors and delivery partners will be treated fairly and we will ensure that the terms and conditions of all our contracts are fair and sustainable. The College will not engage sub-contractors or delivery partners simply to gain a financial advantage.

— Innovation: We will seek to work with sub-contractors and delivery partners that can demonstrate innovation in teaching and learning, and deliver high learner success rates along with progression into higher learning and/or employment.

— Inspiration: We will look to work with sub-contractors and delivery partners that have high expectations for our learners and seek to ensure that they maximise their potential.

— Inclusiveness: We will prioritise working with sub-contractors and delivery partners that can engage learners who are under-represented in further education, and build links with communities and groups that the College has not been able reach directly. The College will seek to develop and maintain a diverse range of sub-contractors and delivery partners to ensure it can remain responsive to the needs of the Sheffield City Region. We will seek to do this by engaging employers, schools and third sector organisation as well as more traditional sub-contractors and delivery partners.

— Involvement: The College is committed to building robust relationships with high quality sub-contractors. We will seek to ensure that our sub-contractors are fully integrated into our quality and performance management systems. We will seek to develop long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with our delivery partners.

4)

Indication about different contract dates

5)

Additional Information about lots

ANNEX B

Information About Lots

1)

Short Description

2)

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

3)

Quantity or scope

Background:

The Sheffield College (TSC) is the largest training provider in the city, and is now among the higher performing colleges nationally. Our federation of colleges: Sheffield City College, Hillsborough College and Peaks College provide further education provision in partnership with schools, universities and local industry to the Sheffield City Region and beyond. The College has over 20 000 full- and part-time students based at its campuses. We offer a range of learner and training opportunities on full- and part-time basis from entry levels through to foundation degrees. Our curriculum provides routes to learn new skills and opportunities to refresh skills in a sociable and welcoming atmosphere, with award winning student support services. Many of our learners go on to contribute to Sheffield's thriving economy and success and, as a result of their time with us, enjoy productive and high value employment, and rewarding lives.

For further information on The Sheffield College please visit our website: www.sheffcol.ac.uk

Please note only 1 level of sub-contracting is permitted so the qualification must be delivered in full by the contracted training provider ‘the Contractor’.

The prospective Contractor will be required to quote the percentage of gross funding it will require to deliver the qualifications. The College will retain a minimum of 20 % of any funding as a contribution towards meeting management and quality assurance costs.

Services Required:

The only provision fundable under this agreement will be those qualifications eligible for funding as agreed under the College Sub-contract Agreement.

Please refer to Tender Documents — Introduction and Tender Rules for further information on what the College will require from the Contractor.

All programmes:

Please refer to Tender Documents — Introduction and Tender Rules for further information on what the College will require in respect of Programmes.

Quality:

Please refer to Tender Documents — Introduction and Tender Rules for further information on what the College will require in respect of Quality of provision.

The Contractor will be required to enable the College and/or Ofsted Inspectors to evaluate the provision objectively against the standards/framework and provide evidence that will enable the College and/or the Inspector to report honestly, fairly and reliably about their provision.

Delivery date or contract period required:

The contract will stand from 1.8.2016 to 31.7.2017. Contracts may be awarded at any point within this period.

Outcomes:

Please refer to Tender Documents — Introduction and Tender Rules for further information on what the College will require in respect of course outcomes.

Contractors Staff involved in the delivery of the Contract:

Please refer to Tender Documents — Introduction and Tender Rules for further information on what the College will require in respect of consistency of staff, approval of assessors and DBS approval.

Other Specification Criteria:

Please refer to Tender Documents — Introduction and Tender Rules for further information on what the College will require in respect of additional specification requirements.

Aspiration and Inspiration:

TSC seeks to contract for high-quality provision which compliments but doesn't compete with our own provision or meets a local need which the College is unable to meet.

TSC is committed to delivering 1st class vocational education and training opportunities to adults and young people. Ambitious for our students and for the city, the College has made significant strides in recent years to improve quality and financial security and is now 1 of the higher performing colleges nationally according to the latest student success rates.

TSC now seeks to work with high-quality sub-contractors who can deliver the highest quality teaching and learning which facilitates progression into employment, further education or higher learning. Our sub-contractors and delivery partners will allow us to offer a broader curriculum than would otherwise be the case. This will be of the highest quality, and facilitate the engagement of learners from groups that are under-represented in further education.

As a provider of high-quality education and skills provision, we value effective partnership working to meet our learners' varied and unique learning needs. We are fully committed to working with organisations who can deliver a high-quality, responsive service to customers, employers, stakeholders and local communities. All of our partners will be expected to comply with The Sheffield College core values which are:

Our Sub-contracting Strategic Framework is based on a set of agreed values, which are as follows:

— Integrity,

— Innovation,

— Inspiration,

— Inclusiveness,

— Involvement.

Our Strategic Framework is based on a set of agreed values, which are as follows:

— Integrity: We will select sub-contractors and delivery partners in a considered, open and transparent manner. Our sub-contractors and delivery partners will be treated fairly and we will ensure that the terms and conditions of all our contracts are fair and sustainable. The College will not engage sub-contractors or delivery partners simply to gain a financial advantage.

— Innovation: We will seek to work with sub-contractors and delivery partners that can demonstrate innovation in teaching and learning, and deliver high learner success rates along with progression into higher learning and/or employment.

— Inspiration: We will look to work with sub-contractors and delivery partners that have high expectations for our learners and seek to ensure that they maximise their potential.

— Inclusiveness: We will prioritise working with sub-contractors and delivery partners that can engage learners who are under-represented in further education, and build links with communities and groups that the College has not been able reach directly. The College will seek to develop and maintain a diverse range of sub-contractors and delivery partners to ensure it can remain responsive to the needs of the Sheffield City Region. We will seek to do this by engaging employers, schools and third sector organisation as well as more traditional sub-contractors and delivery partners.

— Involvement: The College is committed to building robust relationships with high-quality sub-contractors. We will seek to ensure that our sub-contractors are fully integrated into our quality and performance management systems. We will seek to develop long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with our delivery partners.

4)

Indication about different contract dates

5)

Additional Information about lots

ANNEX B

Information About Lots

1)

Short Description

2)

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

3)

Quantity or scope

Background:

The Sheffield College (TSC) is the largest training provider in the city, and is now among the higher performing colleges nationally. Our federation of colleges: Sheffield City College, Hillsborough College and Peaks College provide further education provision in partnership with schools, universities and local industry to the Sheffield City Region and beyond. The College has over 20 000 full- and part-time students based at its campuses. We offer a range of learner and training opportunities on full- and part-time basis from entry levels through to foundation degrees. Our curriculum provides routes to learn new skills and opportunities to refresh skills in a sociable and welcoming atmosphere, with award winning student support services. Many of our learners go on to contribute to Sheffield's thriving economy and success and, as a result of their time with us, enjoy productive and high value employment, and rewarding lives.

For further information on The Sheffield College please visit our website: www.sheffcol.ac.uk

Please note only 1 level of sub-contracting is permitted so the qualification must be delivered in full by the contracted training provider ‘the Contractor’.

The prospective Contractor will be required to quote the percentage of gross funding it will require to deliver the qualifications. The College will retain a minimum of 20 % of any funding as a contribution towards meeting management and quality assurance costs.

Services Required:

The only provision fundable under this agreement will be those qualifications eligible for funding as agreed under the College Sub-contract Agreement.

Please refer to Tender Documents — Introduction and Tender Rules for further information on what the College will require from the Contractor.

All programmes:

Please refer to Tender Documents — Introduction and Tender Rules for further information on what the College will require in respect of Programmes.

Quality:

Please refer to Tender Documents — Introduction and Tender Rules for further information on what the College will require in respect of Quality of provision.

The Contractor will be required to enable the College and/or Ofsted Inspectors to evaluate the provision objectively against the standards/framework and provide evidence that will enable the College and/or the Inspector to report honestly, fairly and reliably about their provision.

Delivery date or contract period required:

The contract will stand from 1.8.2016 to 31.7.2017. Contracts may be awarded at any point within this period.

Outcomes:

Please refer to Tender Documents — Introduction and Tender Rules for further information on what the College will require in respect of course outcomes.

Contractors Staff involved in the delivery of the Contract:

Please refer to Tender Documents — Introduction and Tender Rules for further information on what the College will require in respect of consistency of staff, approval of assessors and DBS approval.

Other Specification Criteria:

Please refer to Tender Documents — Introduction and Tender Rules for further information on what the College will require in respect of additional specification requirements.

Aspiration and Inspiration:

TSC seeks to contract for high-quality provision which compliments but doesn't compete with our own provision or meets a local need which the College is unable to meet.

TSC is committed to delivering 1st class vocational education and training opportunities to adults and young people. Ambitious for our students and for the city, the College has made significant strides in recent years to improve quality and financial security and is now 1 of the higher performing colleges nationally according to the latest student success rates.

TSC now seeks to work with high quality sub-contractors who can deliver the highest quality teaching and learning which facilitates progression into employment, further education or higher learning. Our sub-contractors and delivery partners will allow us to offer a broader curriculum than would otherwise be the case. This will be of the highest quality, and facilitate the engagement of learners from groups that are under-represented in further education.

As a provider of high-quality education and skills provision, we value effective partnership working to meet our learners' varied and unique learning needs. We are fully committed to working with organisations who can deliver a high-quality, responsive service to customers, employers, stakeholders and local communities. All of our partners will be expected to comply with The Sheffield College core values which are:

Our Sub-contracting Strategic Framework is based on a set of agreed values, which are as follows:

— Integrity,

— Innovation,

— Inspiration,

— Inclusiveness,

— Involvement.

Our Strategic Framework is based on a set of agreed values, which are as follows:

— Integrity: We will select sub-contractors and delivery partners in a considered, open and transparent manner. Our sub-contractors and delivery partners will be treated fairly and we will ensure that the terms and conditions of all our contracts are fair and sustainable. The College will not engage sub-contractors or delivery partners simply to gain a financial advantage.

— Innovation: We will seek to work with sub-contractors and delivery partners that can demonstrate innovation in teaching and learning, and deliver high learner success rates along with progression into higher learning and/or employment.

— Inspiration: We will look to work with sub-contractors and delivery partners that have high expectations for our learners and seek to ensure that they maximise their potential.

— Inclusiveness: We will prioritise working with sub-contractors and delivery partners that can engage learners who are under-represented in further education, and build links with communities and groups that the College has not been able reach directly. The College will seek to develop and maintain a diverse range of sub-contractors and delivery partners to ensure it can remain responsive to the needs of the Sheffield City Region. We will seek to do this by engaging employers, schools and third sector organisation as well as more traditional sub-contractors and delivery partners.

— Involvement: The College is committed to building robust relationships with high quality sub-contractors. We will seek to ensure that our sub-contractors are fully integrated into our quality and performance management systems. We will seek to develop long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with our delivery partners.

4)

Indication about different contract dates

5)

Additional Information about lots

ANNEX B

Information About Lots

1)

Short Description

2)

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

3)

Quantity or scope

Background:

The Sheffield College (TSC) is the largest training provider in the city, and is now among the higher performing colleges nationally. Our federation of colleges: Sheffield City College, Hillsborough College and Peaks College provide further education provision in partnership with schools, universities and local industry to the Sheffield City Region and beyond. The College has over 20 000 full- and part-time students based at its campuses. We offer a range of learner and training opportunities on full- and part-time basis from entry levels through to foundation degrees. Our curriculum provides routes to learn new skills and opportunities to refresh skills in a sociable and welcoming atmosphere, with award winning student support services. Many of our learners go on to contribute to Sheffield's thriving economy and success and, as a result of their time with us, enjoy productive and high value employment, and rewarding lives.

For further information on The Sheffield College please visit our website: www.sheffcol.ac.uk

Please note only 1 level of sub-contracting is permitted so the qualification must be delivered in full by the contracted training provider ‘the Contractor’.

The prospective Contractor will be required to quote the percentage of gross funding it will require to deliver the qualifications. The College will retain a minimum of 20 % of any funding as a contribution towards meeting management and quality assurance costs.

Services Required:

The only provision fundable under this agreement will be those qualifications eligible for funding as agreed under the College Sub-contract Agreement.

Please refer to Tender Documents — Introduction and Tender Rules for further information on what the College will require from the Contractor.

All programmes:

Please refer to Tender Documents — Introduction and Tender Rules for further information on what the College will require in respect of Programmes.

Quality:

Please refer to Tender Documents — Introduction and Tender Rules for further information on what the College will require in respect of Quality of provision.

The Contractor will be required to enable the College and/or Ofsted Inspectors to evaluate the provision objectively against the standards/framework and provide evidence that will enable the College and/or the Inspector to report honestly, fairly and reliably about their provision.

Delivery date or contract period required:

The contract will stand from 1.8.2016 to 31.7.2017. Contracts may be awarded at any point within this period.

Outcomes:

Please refer to Tender Documents — Introduction and Tender Rules for further information on what the College will require in respect of course outcomes.

Contractors Staff involved in the delivery of the Contract:

Please refer to Tender Documents — Introduction and Tender Rules for further information on what the College will require in respect of consistency of staff, approval of assessors and DBS approval.

Other Specification Criteria:

Please refer to Tender Documents — Introduction and Tender Rules for further information on what the College will require in respect of additional specification requirements.

Aspiration and Inspiration:

TSC seeks to contract for high-quality provision which compliments but doesn't compete with our own provision or meets a local need which the College is unable to meet.

TSC is committed to delivering 1st-class vocational education and training opportunities to adults and young people. Ambitious for our students and for the city, the College has made significant strides in recent years to improve quality and financial security and is now 1 of the higher performing colleges nationally according to the latest student success rates.

TSC now seeks to work with high-quality sub-contractors who can deliver the highest quality teaching and learning which facilitates progression into employment, further education or higher learning. Our sub-contractors and delivery partners will allow us to offer a broader curriculum than would otherwise be the case. This will be of the highest quality, and facilitate the engagement of learners from groups that are under-represented in further education.

As a provider of high-quality education and skills provision, we value effective partnership working to meet our learners' varied and unique learning needs. We are fully committed to working with organisations who can deliver a high-quality, responsive service to customers, employers, stakeholders and local communities. All of our partners will be expected to comply with The Sheffield College core values which are:

Our Sub-contracting Strategic Framework is based on a set of agreed values, which are as follows:

— Integrity,

— Innovation,

— Inspiration,

— Inclusiveness,

— Involvement.

Our Strategic Framework is based on a set of agreed values, which are as follows:

— Integrity: We will select sub-contractors and delivery partners in a considered, open and transparent manner. Our sub-contractors and delivery partners will be treated fairly and we will ensure that the terms and conditions of all our contracts are fair and sustainable. The College will not engage sub-contractors or delivery partners simply to gain a financial advantage.

— Innovation: We will seek to work with sub-contractors and delivery partners that can demonstrate innovation in teaching and learning, and deliver high learner success rates along with progression into higher learning and/or employment.

— Inspiration: We will look to work with sub-contractors and delivery partners that have high expectations for our learners and seek to ensure that they maximise their potential.

— Inclusiveness: We will prioritise working with sub-contractors and delivery partners that can engage learners who are under-represented in further education, and build links with communities and groups that the College has not been able reach directly. The College will seek to develop and maintain a diverse range of sub-contractors and delivery partners to ensure it can remain responsive to the needs of the Sheffield City Region. We will seek to do this by engaging employers, schools and third sector organisation as well as more traditional sub-contractors and delivery partners.

— Involvement: The College is committed to building robust relationships with high-quality sub-contractors. We will seek to ensure that our sub-contractors are fully integrated into our quality and performance management systems. We will seek to develop long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with our delivery partners.

4)

Indication about different contract dates

5)

Additional Information about lots