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Published 24 Jan 2025, 12:01 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

HCC01/25- Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training Provider Framework

Official notice

Authority: Hertfordshire County Council (Local council)

Framework agreement9 lotsServicesOpen procedureSME suitable

Sectors: Education & Training (80) Delivery: East of England (UKH23)

Framework ceiling (notional)£16,000,000total for 9 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue

Submissions closed 26 Feb 2025awarded 15 Jul 2025

Lots 9see the lot list below

What is being bought9 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for apprenticeship service providers . This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

CPV: Education and training services

How this framework works

From the published notice

Bids received: 68 bids on the busiest of 8 lots · 86 suppliers appointed

Lots and requirements (9)Procurement structure

9 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot

Every one of these 9 lots carries the same published figure, £16,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Community ProtectionCancelledceiling above

Delivery: East of England · Hertfordshire

Extensions: The Contract Period for this Framework Agreement is an initial period of two (2) years with the option to extend by a further two (2) years .Variant bids: not allowed

80000000 Education and training services

Lot #2Education and Early YearsCancelledceiling above

Delivery: East of England · Hertfordshire

Extensions: The Contract Period for this Framework Agreement is an initial period of two (2) years with the option to extend by a further two (2) yearsVariant bids: not allowed

80000000 Education and training services

Lot #3Health and Care ServicesCancelledceiling above

Delivery: East of England · Hertfordshire

Extensions: The Contract Period for this Framework Agreement is an initial period of two (2) years with the option to extend by a further two (2) years .Variant bids: not allowed

80000000 Education and training services

Lot #4Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training Provider FrameworkCancelledceiling above

Delivery: East of England · Hertfordshire

Extensions: The Contract Period for this Framework Agreement is an initial period of two (2) years with the option to extend by a further two (2) years .Variant bids: not allowed

80000000 Education and training services

Lot #5Business, Leadership and ManagementCancelledceiling above

Delivery: East of England · Hertfordshire

Extensions: The Contract Period for this Framework Agreement is an initial period of two (2) years with the option to extend by a further two (2) years .Variant bids: not allowed

80000000 Education and training services

Lot #6Property, Construction and EngineeringCancelledceiling above

Delivery: East of England · Hertfordshire

Extensions: The Contract Period for this Framework Agreement is an initial period of two (2) years with the option to extend by a further two (2) yearsVariant bids: not allowed

80000000 Education and training services

Lot #7Agriculture and EnvironmentalCancelledceiling above

Delivery: East of England · Hertfordshire

Extensions: The Contract Period for this Framework Agreement is an initial period of two (2) years with the option to extend by a further two (2) years .Variant bids: not allowed

80000000 Education and training services

Lot #8Digital, Creative and DesignCancelledceiling above

Delivery: East of England · Hertfordshire

Extensions: The Contract Period for this Framework Agreement is an initial period of two (2) years with the option to extend by a further two (2) years .Variant bids: not allowed

80000000 Education and training services

Lot #9Legal, Finance and AccountingCancelledceiling above

Delivery: East of England · Hertfordshire

Extensions: The Contract Period for this Framework Agreement is an initial period of two (2) years with the option to extend by a further two (2) years .Variant bids: not allowed

80000000 Education and training services

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more

How bids were scored · same split on all 9 lots

Price: 100%

Published award criteria (2)

Quality: 0%
Price: 100%

Conditions of participation1

Suitability
Must be A P A R registered

What this means for your bid

Price carries 100 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 10 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
“HCC01/25- Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training Provider Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached

Procedure method: Open procedure
Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category: Services
Notice status: Awarded
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement: Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type: Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered: Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement: No (one-off requirement)
First published: 24 Jan 2025, 12:01 GMT
Last source update: 16 Jul 2025, 11:57 BST
Award evaluation window: 26 Feb 2025 – …
Authority reference: HCC2416097
FTS notice number: 2025/S 000-040477
Classification (CPV): Education and training services
Delivery area: East of England (UKH23)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d608 Find a Tender

Contract terms

Electronic trading: e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

Review and risk notes

Review procedure: The Contracting Authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day (when using electronic means) standstill period at the point information on the award of the Framework Agreement is communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the decision to award a Framework Agreement before a contract is executed/signed (as appropriate). The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (‘Regulations’) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action must be brought promptly and within the time limits as defined in the above regulations. Where a Framework Agreement has not been entered into the court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the contracting authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the Framework Agreement has been entered into the court has the options to award damages and/or to shorten or order the Framework Agreement ineffective.

Publisher note: Please note Hertfordshire County Council has worked closely with its districts and partners to create a joint procurement portal called supply Hertfordshire. This portal provides an e-Tendering system which is run by In-Tend.To access this procurement opportunity please visit www.supplyhertfordshire.uk and follow the on-screen guidance. In accordance with Regulation 53 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Council's procurement documents are available within the e-Tendering system.This is a one stage procurement process. Therefore, if you wish to be considered as a tenderer you must complete and submit a tender by the specified closing date and time. Tender submissions cannot be uploaded after this return deadline.If you are experiencing problems In-Tend offer a help section which includes a dedicated UK support desk which can be contacted via email: [email protected] or Telephone: +44 1144070065 for any website/technical questions, Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:00.The Council reserves the right at any time to cease the procurement process and not award a Framework Agreement or to award only part of the opportunity described in this notice. If the Council takes up this right, then they will not be responsible for or pay the expenses or losses, which may be incurred by any organisation or tenderer as a result.The Council undertakes to hold confidential any information provided in the proposal submitted, subject to the Council's obligations under the law including the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If the organisation considers that any of the information submitted in the proposal should not be disclosed because of its sensitivity then this should be stated with the reason for considering it sensitive. The Council will then endeavour to consult with the applicant about such sensitive information when considering any request received under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 before replying to such a request.The Council reserves the right to carry out additional financial checks on all organisations bidding for this opportunity at any time during the procurement process. This is to ensure that they continue to meet the Council's requirements and remain financially viable to fulfil the requirements under the Framework Agreement.

How it was run

Official notice

Appointment period ends: 26 Feb 2025, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel: {"written"}
Accepted languages: en
Bids opened: 26 Feb 2025, 12:00 GMT

Timeline

26 Feb 2025 → 16 Jul 2025 · 3 dates

Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
26 Feb 2025, 12:00 GMT
Bids opened
26 Feb 2025, 12:00 GMT
Notice published
16 Jul 2025, 11:57 BST

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender

Status changed to complete
16 Jul 2025, 11:57 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Suppliers appointed 86admitted to the panel · see the list ↓

Bids received 6835 from SMEs · busiest of 8 lots

Contracts signed 8latest 15 Jul 2025

8 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

All 8 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £16,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

Business, Leadership and Management
Signed
15 Jul 2025
Value
ceiling above
Status
active
Legal, Finance and Accounting
Signed
10 Jun 2025
Value
ceiling above
Status
active
Digital, Creative and Design
Signed
10 Jun 2025
Value
ceiling above
Status
active
Health and Care Services
Signed
10 Jun 2025
Value
ceiling above
Status
active
Education and Early Years
Signed
10 Jun 2025
Value
ceiling above
Status
active
Agriculture and Environmental
Signed
10 Jun 2025
Value
ceiling above
Status
active
Property, Construction and Engineering
Signed
10 Jun 2025
Value
ceiling above
Status
active
Community Protection
Signed
10 Jun 2025
Value
ceiling above
Status
active

Bid statistics published by the authority

Lot	Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
1 · Community Protection	7bids · 7 electronic · 7 from abroad	4	—	—
2 · Education and Early Years	37bids · 37 electronic · 37 from abroad	16	—	—
3 · Health and Care Services	40bids · 40 electronic · 40 from abroad	16	—	—
5 · Business, Leadership and Management	68bids · 68 electronic · 68 from abroad	35	—	—
6 · Property, Construction and Engineering	12bids · 12 electronic · 12 from abroad	2	—	—
7 · Agriculture and Environmental	3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad	0	—	—
8 · Digital, Creative and Design	40bids · 40 electronic · 40 from abroad	21	—	—
9 · Legal, Finance and Accounting	16bids · 16 electronic · 16 from abroad	6	—	—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Hertfordshire County Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services Pegs Lane, HERTFORD, East of England, SG13 8DEContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Framework contractors & participating bidders

91 commercial parties on the notice · 50 awarded

The first 50 of 91 commercial parties (by name); the JSON mirror lists them all.

AccipioFramework contractor St. Albans, East of England
Acorn TrainingFramework contractor Stoke-On-Trent, West Midlands
Althaus Digital LimitedFramework contractor Derby, East Midlands
Anglia Ruskin University (A R U)Framework contractor Chelmsford, East of England
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU)Framework contractor Chelmsford, East of England
Apprentice Team LtdFramework contractor Chesterfield, East Midlands
Ashridge (Bonar Law Memorial) TrustFramework contractor Berkhamsted, East of England
Aurelia Training LtdFramework contractor Coventry, West Midlands
Babington Business College Framework contractor Birmingham, West Midlands
Barnet and Southgate CollegeFramework contractor Barnet, London

Show 40 more suppliers

Bespoke Professional Development TrainingFramework contractor Manchester, North West
Best Practice Network LtdFramework contractor Bristol, South West
Buckinghamshire New UniversityFramework contractor High Wycombe, South East
C S A (Services) LtdFramework contractor Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East
CSA (Services) LtdFramework contractor Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East
CU Apprenticeships (Better Futures) LTD Framework contractor Coventry, West Midlands
Capel Manor CollegeFramework contractor Enfield, London
Capella Associates LtdFramework contractor Meriden, Scotland
Capital City CollegeFramework contractor London, London
Captiva Learning LimitedFramework contractor London, London
Central Young Men's Christian Association - Central Y M C AFramework contractor London, London
Colchester InstituteFramework contractor UKH37, East of England
Colchester InstituteFramework contractor Colchester, East of England
Coventry University (N I T E)Framework contractor Coventry, West Midlands
Davies Learning Solutions LimitedFramework contractor London, London
E M A Training LimitedFramework contractor Derby, East Midlands
E S T UFramework contractor London, London
E-Training LtdFramework contractor London, London
EMA Training LimitedFramework contractor Derby, East Midlands
Education and Skills Training & Development LtdFramework contractor Doncaster, Yorkshire & Humber
Education and Skills Training and Development LtdFramework contractor Doncaster, Yorkshire & Humber
Education and Sporting FuturesFramework contractor Stevenage, East of England
Eliesha TrainingFramework contractor Newcastle, North East
Find a Care Home ServicesFramework contractor Barnet, London
Ginger Nut Media LtdFramework contractor Colchester, East of England
H I T TrainingFramework contractor Shoreham-By-Sea, South East
H R U CFramework contractor Uxbridge, London
H T F TFramework contractor Halesowen, West Midlands
HIT TrainingFramework contractor Shoreham-By-Sea, South East
HRUCFramework contractor Uxbridge, London
Hertford Regional CollegeFramework contractor Ware, East of England
Impact Futures Training LimitedFramework contractor Slough, South East
Inspiro Learning LimitedFramework contractor Doncaster, Yorkshire & Humber
Instep UK LtdFramework contractor London, London
Intelligencia TrainingFramework contractor Bedford, East of England
J G A LtdFramework contractor Harrow, London
JBC Skills Training LimitedFramework contractor Coventry, West Midlands
JGA LtdFramework contractor Harrow, London
Just IT LtdFramework contractor Manchester, North West
K E I T S Training Services LtdFramework contractor London, London

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria