Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bb3-d8a7-71a2-8c49-dd1c56f44a6e/apprenticeship-training-and-assessment-framework-2025 closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Apprenticeship Training and Assessment Framework 2025 [Westmorland and Furness Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/westmorland-and-furness-council) Estimated value £15,000,000 Published 19 Nov 2024 Deadline Closed 19 Dec 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 Westmorland and Furness Council are issuing an Invitation to Tender for a new Apprenticeships Framework for the period 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2029 (initial 4-year term plus 2 x optional extensions of up to 12 Months each). The Council is looking to establish a framework of high quality Apprenticeship Training Providers in order to deliver a range of apprenticeships for its workforce, utilising the apprenticeship levy. The Council are allowing other contracting authorities and schools and other permissible users to access this Framework, with our prior permission/consent (Please see additional information below). Further details of the Framework are included in the Invitation to Tender documents available via The Chest. All clarifications regarding the tender documents must be directed via the messages area of the project dashboard. Any queries regarding using The Chest - [procontract.due-north.com](https://procontract.due-north.com) - please use the support available from the home page. The submission deadline is 19th of December 2024 at 12 Noon. All schools in W&F See Link - [westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk](https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/schools-and-education/find-school-near-you?page=1) CUMBRIA COMMISSIONER FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY, Carleton Hall, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2AU Cumbria Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Carleton Hall, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2AU Cumbria Constabulary, Carleton Hall, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2AU Cumberland Council, Cumbria House, 117 Botchergate, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 1RD ### Lancashire County Council, County Hall, Preston PR1 8XJ Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth NE61 2EF ### North Yorkshire Council, County Hall, Northallerton DL7 8AD Lake District National Park Authority, Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road, Kendal LA9 7RL Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board\* Chorley House Lancashire Enterprise Business Park Lancashire Road, Leyland PR26 6TT University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust\* Westmorland General Hospital, Burton Road, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 7RG North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust\* Ncic Trust Hq Pillars Building Cumberland Infirmary, Infirmary Street, Belle Vue CA2 7HY Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust\* Sceptre Point, Sceptre Way, Walton Summit, Preston PR5 6AW Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust\* St Nicholas Hospital, Jubilee Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE3 3XT North West Ambulance Service, Ladybridge Hall HQ, Chorley New Road, Bolton BL1 5DD North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, Pemberton House, Colima Avenue, Sunderland Enterprise Park, Sunderland SR 5 3XB Read full description ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/732082b2-2186-4f80-a8a9-3b898ec87f2f) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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