Procurement description
SW is tendering an existing framework under PA23 rules, and has removed apprenticeships that have ceased to exist and are no longer business relevant, and started offering new apprenticeship standards that add value to the business and continue to offer the programmes that have had largest uptake of apprentice enrolments within SWS.
1.Purpose and Objectives
The objective of the tender is to select Framework Partners who are capable of delivering Apprenticeship standards recognized by Skills England, divided into Lots as listed in this scope document and Schedule 1 of the Framework.
To establish a compliant high-quality framework agreement for the delivery of Apprenticeship training funded via the Apprenticeship Growth and Skills levy. The framework will support workforce development across multiple departments and align with SW business needs and outputs of strategic workforce planning.
2.Scope of services
To achieve business objectives, SWS is looking to develop a multi-supplier, multi-lot framework. The aim of the Framework is to secure future provision and enable access to wide range of recognized apprenticeship programmes and standards.
SWS reserves the right to amend the scope by adding or removing apprenticeship standards during the term of the agreement in case of any scope coverage gaps, or to keep the standards up to date and aligned with apprenticeship standards governed by Skills England.
Delivery of Apprenticeship standards from Level 2 to Level 7
Coverage across job categories including:
- Business & Administration
- Construction in a built Environment
- Creative and design
- Digital
- Engineering and manufacturing
- Environmental,
- Legal Finance & Accounting
- Health & Science
- Marketing & Procurement
The Framework has been divided into 9 Lots.
Please note that Lot 9 is for delivery of the above services in the ISle of Wight only as indicated within the tender pack
Contract Award Information: This notice is published for information and transparency purposes in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and in connection with the contract identified below. The information contained in this notice reflects details held by Southern Water at the date of publication and should be read in conjunction with the information set out in the notice. This Contract Award Notice (UK6) records the conclusion of the award process. Assessment Summaries were issued to all bidders on 14 July 2026, and the framework agreement was entered into on 3 August 2026. This notice records the award outcome and associated contract award information.