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Apprenticeship Training Provision DPS

Telford and Wrekin Council · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 19:07.

Opportunity overview

Telford and Wrekin Council is establishing a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for apprenticeship training and assessment.The DPS opens on 18 May 2022 and will run until 17 May 2025 (unless this date is revised). Applications can be received to join the DPS at any time during its lifetime.The DPS is a 2-stage process:Stage 1 - All providers who meet the selection criteria within the online Questionnaire and are not excluded will be admitted to the DPS.Stage 2 - Contracts are awarded during the second stage. A Mini Competition will be held inviting each Approved Provider on the DPS list relating to the particular Lot to bid for work.

Classification

  • CPV80530000 — Vocational training services

Lots

  • Lot 10: Hair and Beauty£5m
  • Lot 11: Health and Science£5m
  • Lot 12: Legal, Finance and Accounting£5m
  • Lot 13: Protective Services£5m
  • Lot 14: Sales, Marketing and Procurement£5m
  • Lot 15: Transport and Logistics£5m
  • Lot 16: Degree Level and above£5m
  • Lot 1: Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care£5m
  • Lot 2: Business Administration£5m
  • Lot 3: Care Services£5m
  • Lot 4: Catering and Hospitality£5m
  • Lot 5: Construction£5m
  • Lot 6: Creative and Design£5m
  • Lot 7: Digital£5m
  • Lot 8: Education and Childcare£5m
  • Lot 9: Engineering and Manufacturing£5m

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
2024/S 000-006233
Status
active
Has Recurrence
Yes
Review Details
Service from which information may be obtained: Telford and Wrekin Council
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure

Covered By

GPA

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
1

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Section
IV.2.2

New Value

Date
27 Oct 2028, 17:00

Old Value

Date
18 May 2025, 17:00
Entry 2

Where

Section
IV.2.3

New Value

Date
27 Oct 2028, 17:00

Old Value

Date
19 May 2025, 17:00
Entry 2
Id
2

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Label
Contact
Section
I.1

New Value

Text
Jo Winborn

Old Value

Text
Joanne Leatham
Entry 2

Where

Label
Short Description
Section
II.1.4

New Value

Text
The DPS opens on 18 May 2022 and will run until 23 February 2029

Old Value

Text
The DPS opens on 18 May 2022 and will run until 17 May 2025
Entry 3

Where

Label
Date
Section
IV.2.3

New Value

Date
23 Feb 2029, 17:00

Old Value

Date
27 Oct 2028, 17:00
Entry 3
Id
3

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Label
Contact
Section
I.1

New Value

Text
Jo Winborn

Old Value

Text
Joanne Leatham
Entry 2

Where

Label
Short Description
Section
II.1.4

New Value

Text
The DPS opens on 18 May 2022 and will run until 23 February 2029

Old Value

Text
The DPS opens on 18 May 2022 and will run until 17 May 2025
Entry 3

Where

Label
Date
Section
IV.2.3

New Value

Date
23 Feb 2029, 17:00

Old Value

Date
27 Oct 2028, 17:00
Entry 4
Id
4

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Label
Contact
Section
I.1

New Value

Text
Jo Winborn

Old Value

Text
Joanne Leatham
Entry 2

Where

Label
Short Description
Section
II.1.4

New Value

Text
The DPS opens on 18 May 2022 and will run until 23 February 2029

Old Value

Text
The DPS opens on 18 May 2022 and will run until 17 May 2025
Entry 3

Where

Label
Date
Section
IV.2.3

New Value

Date
23 Feb 2029, 17:00

Old Value

Date
27 Oct 2028, 17:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999

Recurrence

Description
The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice

Techniques

Has Dynamic Purchasing System
Yes

Second Stage

Invitation Date
19 May 2025, 00:00

Tender Period

Ends
18 May 2025, 17:00

Classification

Id
80530000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Vocational training services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

written

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
Must be registered as a Provider on the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP)

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
Lot 1: Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care
Title
Lot 1: Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.

Value

Amount
5,000,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it’s intentions

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
Lot 2: Business Administration
Title
Lot 2: Business Administration
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Business Administration.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.

Value

Amount
5,000,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it’s intentions

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 3
Id
Lot 3: Care Services
Title
Lot 3: Care Services
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Care Services.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.

Value

Amount
5,000,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it’s intentions

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 4
Id
Lot 4: Catering and Hospitality
Title
Lot 4: Catering and Hospitality
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Catering and Hospitality.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.

Value

Amount
5,000,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it’s intentions

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 5
Id
Lot 5: Construction
Title
Lot 5: Construction
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Construction.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS

Value

Amount
5,000,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it’s intentions

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 6
Id
Lot 6: Creative and Design
Title
Lot 6: Creative and Design
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Creative and Design.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS

Value

Amount
5,000,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it’s intentions

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 7
Id
Lot 7: Digital
Title
Lot 7: Digital
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Digital.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.

Value

Amount
5,000,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it’s intentions

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 8
Id
Lot 8: Education and Childcare
Title
Lot 8: Education and Childcare
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Education and Childcare.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.

Value

Amount
5,000,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it’s intentions

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 9
Id
Lot 9: Engineering and Manufacturing
Title
Lot 9: Engineering and Manufacturing
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Engineering and Manufacturing.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.

Value

Amount
5,000,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it’s intentions

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 10
Id
Lot 10: Hair and Beauty
Title
Lot 10: Hair and Beauty
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Hair and Beauty.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS

Value

Amount
5,000,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it’s intentions

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 11
Id
Lot 11: Health and Science
Title
Lot 11: Health and Science
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Health and Science.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.

Value

Amount
5,000,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it’s intentions

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 12
Id
Lot 12: Legal, Finance and Accounting
Title
Lot 12: Legal, Finance and Accounting
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Legal, Finance and Accounting.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS

Value

Amount
5,000,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it’s intentions

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 13
Id
Lot 13: Protective Services
Title
Lot 13: Protective Services
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Protective Services.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.

Value

Amount
5,000,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it’s intentions

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 14
Id
Lot 14: Sales, Marketing and Procurement
Title
Lot 14: Sales, Marketing and Procurement
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Sales, Marketing and Procurement.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.

Value

Amount
5,000,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it’s intentions

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 15
Id
Lot 15: Transport and Logistics
Title
Lot 15: Transport and Logistics
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Transport and Logistics.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.

Value

Amount
5,000,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it’s intentions

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 16
Id
Lot 16: Degree Level and above
Title
Lot 16: Degree Level and above
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Degree Level and above.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.

Value

Amount
5,000,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice Addendum to indicate it’s intentions

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
Lot 1: Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care
Related Lot
Lot 1: Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKG

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80530000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Vocational training services
Item 2
Id
Lot 2: Business Administration
Related Lot
Lot 2: Business Administration

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKG

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80530000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Vocational training services
Item 3
Id
Lot 3: Care Services
Related Lot
Lot 3: Care Services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKG

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80530000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Vocational training services
Item 4
Id
Lot 4: Catering and Hospitality
Related Lot
Lot 4: Catering and Hospitality

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKG

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80530000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Vocational training services
Item 5
Id
Lot 5: Construction
Related Lot
Lot 5: Construction

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKG

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80530000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Vocational training services
Item 6
Id
Lot 6: Creative and Design
Related Lot
Lot 6: Creative and Design

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKG

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80530000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Vocational training services
Item 7
Id
Lot 7: Digital
Related Lot
Lot 7: Digital

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKG

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80530000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Vocational training services
Item 8
Id
Lot 8: Education and Childcare
Related Lot
Lot 8: Education and Childcare

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKG

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80530000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Vocational training services
Item 9
Id
Lot 9: Engineering and Manufacturing
Related Lot
Lot 9: Engineering and Manufacturing

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKG

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80530000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Vocational training services
Item 10
Id
Lot 10: Hair and Beauty
Related Lot
Lot 10: Hair and Beauty

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKG

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80530000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Vocational training services
Item 11
Id
Lot 11: Health and Science
Related Lot
Lot 11: Health and Science

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKG

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80530000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Vocational training services
Item 12
Id
Lot 12: Legal, Finance and Accounting
Related Lot
Lot 12: Legal, Finance and Accounting

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKG

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80530000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Vocational training services
Item 13
Id
Lot 13: Protective Services
Related Lot
Lot 13: Protective Services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKG

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80530000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Vocational training services
Item 14
Id
Lot 14: Sales, Marketing and Procurement
Related Lot
Lot 14: Sales, Marketing and Procurement

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKG

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80530000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Vocational training services
Item 15
Id
Lot 15: Transport and Logistics
Related Lot
Lot 15: Transport and Logistics

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKG

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80530000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Vocational training services
Item 16
Id
Lot 16: Degree Level and above
Related Lot
Lot 16: Degree Level and above

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKG

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80530000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Vocational training services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-47805
Name
Telford and Wrekin Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKG21
Locality
Telford
Postal Code
TF3 4JA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Darby House, Lawn Central

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Telford and Wrekin Council

Contact

Name
Fiona Leatham
Telephone
+44 1952382154

Additional Contact Points

Entry 1
Telephone
+44 1952383998

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Telford · UKG21 · TF3 4JA · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKG

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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