Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b8c-b92c-7236-b222-7b45344cceb2/framework-for-the-provision-of-apprenticeship-training-providers awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Framework for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Providers [Hampshire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/hampshire-county-council) Estimated value £1 to £30,000,000 Published 9 Feb 2022 Deadline Closed 23 Mar 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Hampshire County Council invited applications from suitably experienced organisations to bid for a place on a Framework for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Providers. The Framework was advertised with a period of 4 years, with the initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year. Tenderers were required to meet 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 - must not have Quality Review Visits ongoing because of a Poor Annual Provider Review (Higher Educational establishments only); and - must 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 was lotted by Institute for Apprenticeship and Technical Education Apprenticeship route pathways and divided into 17 Lots in total to cover provision at Levels 2 to 5 and Levels 6 and above. The Framework excluded the following technical pathways: - Creative and Design; and - Engineering and Manufacturing; and - Hair and Beauty; and - Protective Services; and - Sales, Marketing and Procurement; and - Transport and Logistics. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at: [in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Home](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Home) Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address. Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: [in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Home](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Home) Read full description ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a3eedd2d-2713-46f8-b779-03bc3acd24d9) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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