Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bfa-97d7-7121-9e88-28d3bfdd8929/apprenticeship-pilot-scheme-provision-of-apprenticeship-training-agency-ata closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Apprenticeship Pilot Scheme - Provision of Apprenticeship Training Agency (ATA) Services [The University of Birmingham](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-university-of-birmingham) Estimated value £100,000 to £150,000 Published 23 Mar 2016 Deadline Closed 12 Apr 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 The University of Birmingham is developing an internal apprenticeship programme. The programme will be piloted from September 2016. The pilot programme will look to recruit 10 to 15 apprentices working in different areas of the University including: - Hospitality and Accommodation Services (Catering, Hospitality, Child Care, University of Birmingham Sport, Post and Portering) ; - Estates; - External Relations; - IT Services; - Procurement; - Technical roles within Colleges; - Administrative roles within Colleges; - Creative Media. The University of Birmingham is looking to engage an Apprenticeship Training Agency (ATA) to lead on the following activities: - Hold the employment contract for the apprentices recruited; - Complete all activities associated with the employment contract including payroll; - Support the University in finding suitable training providers; - Engage agreed training providers through a service level agreement; - Joint manage the relationship with the training providers; - Proactively support the University in recruiting apprentices; - Assist as required with recruitment procedures; - Liaise with the University to ensure effective induction; - Joint manage the performance and progression management of apprentices; - Joint manage the quality of service delivery from training providers. Applications will only be accepted from an Apprenticeship Training Agency (ATA) recognised by the Skills Funding Agency. If suppliers are in the process of being recognised we will need assurance from the Skills Funding Agency that the ATA status will be confirmed prior to the September 2016 launch date. Additional information: Applications will only be accepted from an Apprenticeship Training Agency (ATA) recognised by the Skills Funding Agency. If suppliers are in the process of being recognised we will need assurance from the Skills Funding Agency that the ATA status will be confirmed prior to the September 2016 launch date. All main correspondence should go via the University’s In-Tend website. Your tender documents and information can be accessed and must be submitted via In-Tend by the date and time specified; [in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham](https://www.in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/) Read full description ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/78cf73db-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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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