Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c31-6f77-7273-b559-4fe421f84df2/apprenticeship-training-framework-for-the-university-of-birmingham closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Apprenticeship Training Framework for the University of Birmingham [University of Birmingham](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-birmingham) Estimated value £1,500,000 to £3,000,000 Published 9 Nov 2018 Deadline Closed 10 Dec 2018 ## 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 The University of Birmingham is planning to recruit a number of apprentices over the next 3 years in support of the University strategy to develop local talent and support entry points into the University talent pipeline. In addition the University will utilise apprenticeship training for existing staff where a role clearly meets the definition of an apprentice. The University wishes to use the Apprenticeship Levy paid by it to discharge eligible training costs charged by the Training Provider, and by other training providers, in connection with apprenticeship training provided to: - Employees currently employed by the University; and - Employees to be recruited by the University to commence employment May 2019 and thereafter. (in each case \\"Apprentices\\") undertaking Apprenticeship Frameworks and Standards normally at Apprenticeship Levels 2, 3, 4 and 5. The University intends (but for the avoidance of doubt shall not be obligated) to procure the supply of apprenticeship training services in connection with the following areas (\\"the Disciplines\\"): - Applied Science and non-Engineering Technicians; - Maintenance and Engineering Science Technicians; - IT; - Hospitality and Accommodation services (non-administrative); and - Business administration, customer services and related standards. from the date of this letter until 30 April 2022 (\\"the Term\\"). The University may, by serving written notice on the Training Provider on or before 30 October 2021 extend the Term until 30 April 2023. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home) Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home) The supplier must be an apprenticeship training provider that is on the Education Skills Funding Agency, Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP) and will be on the register at all material times. The provider will ensure compliance with the Apprenticeship funding rules for training providers as published and revised from time to time by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) or any similar or replacement body. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f14ed9d3-a121-4fd6-aa9a-f2c962723cca) 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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