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# Framework for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Providers

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-the-provision-of-apprenticeship-training-providers-ocds-h6vhtk-02eea0). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Hampshire County Council: "Framework for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Providers". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £30,000,000. 17 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 23 Mar 2022, 14:00 GMT. Published submission portal: in-tendhost.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Hampshire County Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/hampshire-county-council-ons-e10000014)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £30,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 23 March 2022 at 14:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 17
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Education and training services
- **Delivery Location:** UKJ2, UKJ3
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-the-provision-of-apprenticeship-training-providers-ocds-h6vhtk-02eea0#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-02eea0`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-the-provision-of-apprenticeship-training-providers-ocds-h6vhtk-02eea0#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [in-tendhost.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fin-tendhost.co.uk%2Fhampshire%2Faspx%2FHome)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-the-provision-of-apprenticeship-training-providers-ocds-h6vhtk-02eea0#participate

## Description
Hampshire County Council has established a framework providing suitably experienced organisations for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Providers. 
The framework will be for a period of 4 years, with an initial 3-year period with the option to extend for a further 1 year. 
All suppliers have the following minimum standards:
•	be currently listed on the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP) to deliver apprenticeship training; and- have a proven track record in Apprenticeship delivery; and
•	be assessed by OFSTED as a minimum of a grade 2 (Good) for Apprenticeships or have been graded as making 'reasonable progress' or 'significant progress' following a OFSTED Monitoring visit. For Level 6+ only, a Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education rating of 'Meets UK Expectations' or higher (Universities only) will be suitable if you have not been subject to an OFSTED visit. Note: Providers who are rated by OFSTED as grade 3 or 4 or rated as making insufficient progress following a monitoring visit will automatically be disqualified from the procurement process; and
•	did not have Quality Review Visits ongoing because of a Poor Annual Provider Review (Higher Educational establishments only); and
•	did not have ESFA financial sanctions in place or Financial Reviews ongoing; and
•	all apprenticeship learning and end point assessment must be funded within cap through the Levy under the Government's Apprenticeship Scheme.
•	The framework has been lotted by Institute for Apprenticeship and Technical Education
Apprenticeship route pathways and divided into 16 Lots in total to cover provision at Levels 2 to 5 and Levels 6 and above. 
The Framework will not include the following technical pathways:- 
•	Creative and Design; and Engineering and Manufacturing; and
•	and- Hair and Beauty; and 
•	Protective Services; and 
•	Sales, Marketing and Procurement; and
•	Transport and Logistics.

## Lots (17)
### Lot 1: Agriculture, Environment & Animal Care Level 2 - 5
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ

- **Description:** Level 2 Countryside Worker and/or Level 2 Horticulture or Landscape Operative
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2022 to 31/08/2026

### Lot 2: Business & Administration Corporate (A) Level 2 to 5
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ

- **Description:** Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor, Level 4 Associate Project Manager, Level 5 Operations Departmental Manager
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2022 to 31/08/2026

### Lot 3: Business & Administration Corporate (B) Level 2 to 5
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ

- **Description:** Level 3 Improvement Technician, Level 4 Improvement Practitioner, Level 5 Improvement Specialist
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2022 to 31/08/2026

### Lot 4: Business & Administration Corporate Level 6+
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ

- **Description:** Level 6 Chartered Manager, Level 7 Senior Leader
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2022 to 31/08/2026

### Lot 5: Business and Administration for Schools Level 2 to 5
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ

- **Description:** Level 5 Operations/Departmental Manager
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2022 to 31/08/2026

### Lot 6: Business and Administration for Schools Level 6+
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ

- **Description:** Level 6 Chartered Manager for School Business Professionals and/or Level 7 Senior Leader -and Management and/or Level 7 Senior Leader
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2022 to 31/08/2026

### Lot 7: Care Services Level 2 - 5
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ

- **Description:** Level 5 Leader in Adult Care
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2022 to 31/08/2026

### Lot 8: Care Services Level 6+
- **Lot id:** `8`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ

- **Description:** Level 6 Social Worker
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2022 to 31/08/2026

### Lot 9: Catering and Hospitality Level 2 - 5
- **Lot id:** `9`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ

- **Description:** Level 2 Production Chef, Level 3 Senior Production Chef
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2022 to 31/08/2026

### Lot 10: Construction Level 2 - 5
- **Lot id:** `10`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ

- **Description:** Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2022 to 31/08/2026

### Lot 11: Construction Level 6+
- **Lot id:** `11`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ

- **Description:** Level 6 Civil Engineer
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2022 to 31/08/2026

### Lot 12: Digital Level 2 - 5
- **Lot id:** `12`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ

- **Description:** Level 3 Data Technician, Level 4 Data Analyst, Level 4 IS Business Analyst, Level 3Information Communications Technician
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2022 to 31/08/2026

### Lot 13: Digital Level 6+
- **Lot id:** `13`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ

- **Description:** Degree level digital Apprenticeships
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2022 to 31/08/2026

### Lot 14: Education and Childcare Level 2 - 5
- **Lot id:** `14`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ

- **Description:** Level 3 Teaching Assistant
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2022 to 31/08/2026

### Lot 15: Education and Childcare Level 6+
- **Lot id:** `15`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ

- **Description:** Level 6 Teacher
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2022 to 31/08/2026

### Lot 16: Health and Science Level 6+
- **Lot id:** `16`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ

- **Description:** Level 6 Registered Nurse and/or Level 6 Occupational Therapist
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2022 to 31/08/2026

### Lot 17: Legal Finance and Accounting Level 2 - 5
- **Lot id:** `17`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ

- **Description:** Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant, Level 3 Assistant Accountant, Level 4 Professional Accounting and Taxation
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2022 to 31/08/2026

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (17)
- **Award:** Business & Administration Corporate (A) Level 2 to 5 (active)
  - Award id: `030124-2022-CS18461-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Babington Business College Limited, LET ME PLAY LIMITED, QUBE QUALIFICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-70080`, `GB-FTS-89403`, `GB-FTS-36273`, `GB-FTS-59977`
  - Value: £30,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Construction Level 6+ (active)
  - Award id: `030124-2022-CS18461-10`
  - Supplier(s): **Southampton Solent University**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-66770`
  - Value: £30,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Digital Level 2 - 5 (active)
  - Award id: `030124-2022-CS18461-11`
  - Supplier(s): **Babington Business College Limited, Cambridge Spark Limited, SKILLS TEAM LTD (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-70080`, `GB-FTS-89366`, `GB-FTS-59977`, `GB-FTS-66770`
  - Value: £30,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Digital Level 6+ (active)
  - Award id: `030124-2022-CS18461-12`
  - Supplier(s): **Cambridge Spark Limited, Southampton Solent University, University of Winchester**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-89366`, `GB-FTS-66770`, `GB-FTS-79492`
  - Value: £30,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Education and Childcare Level 2 - 5 (active)
  - Award id: `030124-2022-CS18461-13`
  - Supplier(s): **Basingstoke College of Technology, Fareham College, LET ME PLAY LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-66769`, `GB-FTS-53547`, `GB-FTS-89403`
  - Value: £30,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Education and Childcare Level 6+ (active)
  - Award id: `030124-2022-CS18461-14`
  - Supplier(s): **Basingstoke College of Technology, Holy Family Catholic Primary School**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-66769`, `GB-FTS-66775`
  - Value: £30,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Health and Science Level 6+ (active)
  - Award id: `030124-2022-CS18461-15`
  - Supplier(s): **Basingstoke College of Technology, Southampton Solent University, University of Winchester**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-66769`, `GB-FTS-66770`, `GB-FTS-79492`
  - Value: £30,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Legal Finance and Accounting Level 2 - 5 (active)
  - Award id: `030124-2022-CS18461-16`
  - Supplier(s): **Babington Business College Limited, Fareham College, LET ME PLAY LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-70080`, `GB-FTS-53547`, `GB-FTS-89403`
  - Value: £30,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Agriculture, Environment & Animal Care Level 2 - 5 (unsuccessful)
  - Award id: `030124-2022-CS18461-17`
  - Supplier(s): **Not published**

- **Award:** Business & Administration Corporate (B) Level 2 to 5 (active)
  - Award id: `030124-2022-CS18461-2`
  - Supplier(s): **Basingstoke College of Technology, Capella Associates Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-66769`, `GB-FTS-89367`
  - Value: £30,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Business & Administration Corporate Level 6+ (active)
  - Award id: `030124-2022-CS18461-3`
  - Supplier(s): **Southampton Solent University, University of Winchester**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-66770`, `GB-FTS-79492`
  - Value: £30,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Business and Administration for Schools Level 2 to 5 (active)
  - Award id: `030124-2022-CS18461-4`
  - Supplier(s): **Babington Business College Limited, Basingstoke College of Technology, LET ME PLAY LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-70080`, `GB-FTS-66769`, `GB-FTS-89403`
  - Value: £30,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Business and Administration for Schools Level 6+ (active)
  - Award id: `030124-2022-CS18461-5`
  - Supplier(s): **Basingstoke College of Technology, Southampton Solent University, UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-66769`, `GB-FTS-66770`, `GB-FTS-79492`
  - Value: £30,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Care Services Level 2 - 5 (active)
  - Award id: `030124-2022-CS18461-6`
  - Supplier(s): **FAREPORT TRAINING ORGANISATION LIMITED, HIT Training Limited, QUBE QUALIFICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-151265`, `GB-FTS-45579`, `GB-FTS-36273`
  - Value: £30,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Care Services Level 6+ (active)
  - Award id: `030124-2022-CS18461-7`
  - Supplier(s): **Basingstoke College of Technology, Southampton Solent University, University of Winchester**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-66769`, `GB-FTS-66770`, `GB-FTS-79492`
  - Value: £30,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Catering and Hospitality Level 2 - 5 (active)
  - Award id: `030124-2022-CS18461-8`
  - Supplier(s): **Fareham College, HIT Training Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-53547`, `GB-FTS-45579`
  - Value: £30,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Construction Level 2 - 5 (active)
  - Award id: `030124-2022-CS18461-9`
  - Supplier(s): **Basingstoke College of Technology, Fareham College**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-66769`, `GB-FTS-53547`
  - Value: £30,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (16)
- **Contract:** Business & Administration Corporate (A) Level 2 to 5 (active)
  - Signed Value: £30,000,000
  - Signed Date: 18/10/2022

- **Contract:** Construction Level 6+ (active)
  - Signed Value: £30,000,000
  - Signed Date: 18/10/2022

- **Contract:** Digital Level 2 - 5 (active)
  - Signed Value: £30,000,000
  - Signed Date: 18/10/2022

- **Contract:** Digital Level 6+ (active)
  - Signed Value: £30,000,000
  - Signed Date: 18/10/2022

- **Contract:** Education and Childcare Level 2 - 5 (active)
  - Signed Value: £30,000,000
  - Signed Date: 18/10/2022

- **Contract:** Education and Childcare Level 6+ (active)
  - Signed Value: £30,000,000
  - Signed Date: 18/10/2022

- **Contract:** Health and Science Level 6+ (active)
  - Signed Value: £30,000,000
  - Signed Date: 18/10/2022

- **Contract:** Legal Finance and Accounting Level 2 - 5 (active)
  - Signed Value: £30,000,000
  - Signed Date: 18/10/2022

- **Contract:** Business & Administration Corporate (B) Level 2 to 5 (active)
  - Signed Value: £30,000,000
  - Signed Date: 18/10/2022

- **Contract:** Business & Administration Corporate Level 6+ (active)
  - Signed Value: £30,000,000
  - Signed Date: 18/10/2022

- **Contract:** Business and Administration for Schools Level 2 to 5 (active)
  - Signed Value: £30,000,000
  - Signed Date: 18/10/2022

- **Contract:** Business and Administration for Schools Level 6+ (active)
  - Signed Value: £30,000,000
  - Signed Date: 18/10/2022

- **Contract:** Care Services Level 2 - 5 (active)
  - Signed Value: £30,000,000
  - Signed Date: 18/10/2022

- **Contract:** Care Services Level 6+ (active)
  - Signed Value: £30,000,000
  - Signed Date: 18/10/2022

- **Contract:** Catering and Hospitality Level 2 - 5 (active)
  - Signed Value: £30,000,000
  - Signed Date: 18/10/2022

- **Contract:** Construction Level 2 - 5 (active)
  - Signed Value: £30,000,000
  - Signed Date: 18/10/2022

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F030124-2022)
- **Last Source Update:** 2022-10-26T08:36:07.000Z
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