University of Birmingham Apprenticeship Training Framework
The University of Birmingham is planning to recruit a number of apprentices over the next 3 years.
United Kingdom-Birmingham: Education and training services
2018/S 217-497322
Social and other specific services – public contracts
Contract notice
Services
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)Name and addresses
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
United Kingdom
Contact person: Paul Markham
E-mail: p.markham@bham.ac.uk
NUTS code: UKG31
Address of the buyer profile: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home
I.3)Communication
I.4)Type of the contracting authority
I.5)Main activity
Section II: Object
II.1.1)Title:
Apprenticeship Training Framework Agreement for the University of Birmingham
II.1.2)Main CPV code
II.1.3)Type of contract
II.1.4)Short description:
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 programme will begin for existing internal staff and new entrants from May 2019.
The University of Birmingham will look to sustainably optimise use of its apprenticeship levy (In excess of 1 million GBP per annum) to support genuine apprenticeships and career development for University employees.
The University of Birmingham is looking to engage training providers to deliver apprenticeship training in key areas. The successful suppliers will deliver apprenticeship training where training cannot be provided in house.
II.1.5)Estimated total value
II.1.6)Information about lots
II.2.3)Place of performance
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, B15 2TT
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
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 programme will begin for existing internal staff and new entrants from May 2019.
The University of Birmingham will look to sustainably optimise use of its apprenticeship levy (In excess of 1 million GBP per annum) to support genuine apprenticeships and career development for University employees.
The University of Birmingham is looking to engage training providers to deliver apprenticeship training in key areas.
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:
— Applied Science and non-Engineering Technicians,
— Maintenance and Engineering Science Technicians,
— IT,
— Hospitality and Accommodation services (non-administrative),
— Business administration, customer services and all other standards.
The successful suppliers will deliver apprenticeship training where training cannot be provided in house.
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1.4)Objective rules and criteria for participation
This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is a tendering opportunity for training providers on the Skills Funding Agency Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers to deliver named Skills Funding Agency (SFA) provision.
It is following the light-touch regime permitted under Regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
III.2.2)Contract performance conditions:
As stated in the tender documents.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1.1)Form of procedure
IV.1.3)Information about framework agreement
IV.1.11)Main features of the award procedure:
As stated in the tender documents.
Tender document will be released on Friday 9.11.2018 and interested participants must submit their tenders by 12:00 noon on Monday 10.12.2018 through the in-tend portal at www.in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham
This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is a tendering opportunity for training providers on the Skills Funding Agency Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers to deliver named Skills Funding Agency (SFA) provision.
IV.2.2)Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate / Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
IV.2.4)Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3)Additional information:
Organisations not on the Skills Funding Agency Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers will not be considered.
VI.4.1)Review body
Birmingham
United Kingdom
VI.5)Date of dispatch of this notice:
