Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c16-1712-7267-a423-d7e12789323c/apprentice-training-digital-industries-and-information-technology closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Apprentice Training - Digital Industries and Information Technology [Transport for London](https://tendernation.io/buyers/transport-for-london) Estimated value Not stated Published 25 Jan 2017 Deadline Closed 10 Feb 2017 ## 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. - 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 Transport for London (TfL) invite suppliers to tender for a 4-year, single supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Apprentice Training - Digital Industries and Information Technology (IT). This service is for the delivery of the new Apprenticeship standards which TfL will be offering from September 2017 onwards, this will include but is not limited to the services within each lot below: - Lot 1 Analysts (Levels 2-4); Lot 2 Network, Infrastructure and Communication (Levels2-4); Lot 3 Software (Levels 2-4); Lot 4 Cyber (Levels 2- 4); Lot 5 Digital Professional (Degree/Masters) The Framework Agreement will have a duration of 2 years plus an optional 1+1 year extension (2+1+1) to a maximum of 4 years. The total value of the framework agreement will not exceed £2,280,000. The framework agreement does not guarantee any value or volume of work/services. Any Services will be called-off as and when required subject to the Service Provider's performance and budget approvals. The Call-off Contract for this Framework will be issued for each annual intake. The selected Provider will have access to government funding and have applied to be on the Register of Apprenticeship Training. The selected Provider will have facilities for providing training in London. The Training Provider must be able to deliver the contract to the required standard of both TfL and the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) by demonstrating the high quality of service expected to meet Ofsted inspection and audit ratings. Bidders may submit a tender for one or more lots. Each lot will be awarded to the highest scoring bidders with a target of 3 suppliers per lot for this initial phase and a target of 2 suppliers per lot for each occasion. This Framework Agreement is being let under the "Light Touch Regime" set out in Regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). Under the Light Touch Regime, Authorities have flexibility as to the process or procedure to be used when purchasing certain services, including the training services to be procured under this Invitation to Tender. In this instance, TfL and the GLA Functional Bodies wishes to establish a Framework Agreement with multiple suppliers that will set out the terms and conditions for making specific purchases (call-offs) under the relevant lots. The Framework Agreement differs from those not let under the Light Touch Regime in that the Authority, exercising its flexibility in accordance with the PCR 2015, may elect in its absolute discretion (but is not required to) periodically open the Framework to new, additional suppliers per lot - details can be found in the tender documents. The process will be conducted via the TfL's e-tendering Portal. All interested suppliers must express their interest as soon as possible via the TfL's e-tendering Portal as the deadline for tender submissions is 12 Noon 10th February 2017. Additional information: To register your interest, obtain the ITT documentation and submit a response, please visit Transport for London (TfL)'s E-tendering Portal: [eprocurement.tfl.gov.uk/epps/home.do](https://eprocurement.tfl.gov.uk/epps/home.do) or [eprocurement.tfl.gov.uk/epps/home.do](https://eprocurement.tfl.gov.uk/epps/home.do#RegSupplier) If you experience any problems registering on the system or uploading your submission, please contact the helpdesk below: E-mail: ### Telephone: 0800 074 0503 The tender evaluation will be divided into two parts. Part One will include pass/fail questions which will determine your suitability to bid for this work. In Part Two we will evaluate your approach and methodology to deliver this contract. The Framework lots will be awarded to the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) based on 100% Technical Criteria only. A detailed explanation of how lots will be awarded is provided below: ### Lot Specific Technical Evaluation Methodology - Criteria Weighting (%) Methodology / Capability - 25.00% Collaborate - 10.00% ### Resources - 10.00% Value for Money - 10.00% ### Generic ### Monitoring and Evaluation - 20.00% Assessment and Facilitation - 10.00% Contract Management - 10.00% Subcontractors - 5.00% ### Total - 100.00% Please note that that bidders are not required to submit a financial proposal for the contract (s) they are bidding for but instead must respond to the value for money question in the technical submission. Please note the reference to the OJEU Notice for this procurement is as follows: 2017/S 009-014174 Read full description ## CPV classification Higher education services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b6afbfb0-3972-439d-a775-7b8ee6e9240a) 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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