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Apprenticeships Suppliers Framework

West Sussex County Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 2 Oct 2026, 14:01.

Opportunity overview

West Sussex County Council are creating a new Flexible Framework for Apprenticeships to onboard training delivery providers. This framework is intended to establish a flexible and high-quality pool of approved Apprenticeship Suppliers who can deliver a broad range of services across defined Lots: Lot 1 Health & Social Care Lot 2 Education, Early Years & Community Support Lot 3 Business, Administration & Management Lot 4 Digital, Technology & Data Lot 5 Creative, Cultural, Media, Marketing & Design Lot 6 Engineering, Construction, Built Environment, Transport, Environment & Sustainability Lot 7 Public Services, Legal, Compliance, Procurement, Protective Services & Community Safety The total contract value is £50 million, this has been split between all lots as an estimate not an actual figure. Please note that this Framework will remain open to applicants for the full life time of this Framework. Call off competitions will commence in 2027.

Classification

  • CPV80000000 — Education and training services

Lots

  • Health & Social Care£7.1m
  • Education, Early Years & Community Support£7.1m
  • Business, Administration & Management£7.1m
  • Digital, Technology & Data£7.1m
  • Creative, Cultural, Media, Marketing & Design£7.1m
  • Engineering, Construction, Transport, Environment Built & Sustainability£7.1m
  • Public Services, Legal, Compliance, Procurement, Protective Services, CommunityS£7.1m

Documents and notices

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
I-1318
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Tender documents are available via the Atamis Portal https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome Please search under 'Opportunity's' for Apprenticeships Supplier Framework.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

lightTouch

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Is Open Framework Scheme
Yes
Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
open
Buyer Categories
Sussex and Brighton Strategic Authority
Description
N/A
Open Framework Scheme End Date
30 Sept 2034, 23:59

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
1 Dec 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
16 Nov 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
31 Mar 2027, 23:59

Lot Details

Award criteria

Description
Lot 1 Health & Social Care Lot 2 Education, Early Years & Community Support Lot 3 Business, Administration & Management Lot 4 Digital, Technology & Data Lot 5 Creative, Cultural, Media, Marketing & Design Lot 6 Engineering, Construction, Built Environment, Transport, Environment & Sustainability Lot 7 Public Services, Legal, Compliance, Procurement, Protective Services & Community Safety

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Health & Social Care
Description
This lot covers apprenticeships that develop skills for roles across health, clinical support, adult social care, children’s care, and community wellbeing. It includes, but is not limited to, standards supporting public health, social work support, and wider care services.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
7,142,857
Amount
7,142,857
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
100% - Pass the PSQ

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
PSQ
Description
PSQ

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2034, 23:59
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Education, Early Years & Community Support
Description
This lot includes apprenticeships for professionals working in schools, early years settings, and wider community learning and support environments. It covers teaching assistants, early years practitioners, youth work, learning mentors, SEND support, and careers guidance. It also includes community-focused roles that support wellbeing, education engagement, family support, outreach, coaching, and local community development activities.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
7,142,857
Amount
7,142,857
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
100% - Pass the PSQ

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
PSQ
Description
PSQ

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2034, 23:59
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Business, Administration & Management
Description
This lot covers apprenticeships supporting core business operations and organisational effectiveness. It includes, but is not limited to, business administration, human resources, project and programme management, leadership and management, and business improvement roles. This lot focuses on developing strong operational, organisational, and managerial capability.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
7,142,857
Amount
7,142,857
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
100% - Pass the PSQ

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
PSQ
Description
PSQ

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2034, 23:59
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Digital, Technology & Data
Description
This lot includes digital and IT apprenticeships that strengthen organisational technology capability. It covers, but is not limited to, software development, cyber security, data and AI roles, digital support, cloud and infrastructure operations, and digital transformation functions.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
7,142,857
Amount
7,142,857
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
100% - Pass the PSQ

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
PSQ
Description
PSQ

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2034, 23:59
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Creative, Cultural, Media, Marketing & Design
Description
This lot covers apprenticeships across the creative industries, cultural sectors, marketing, media and communications, and design professions. It includes, but is not limited to, content and creative production, digital and graphic design, cultural heritage, marketing and digital marketing, communications, and design led roles. This lot supports creative, promotional, and content driven capability across sectors.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
7,142,857
Amount
7,142,857
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
100% - Pass the PSQ

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
PSQ
Description
PSQ

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2034, 23:59
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
Engineering, Construction, Transport, Environment Built & Sustainability
Description
This lot covers technical and professional apprenticeships across engineering disciplines, the built environment, transport operations, and environmental or sustainability focused roles. It includes, but is not limited to, engineering; construction and building services; and surveying roles. It also incorporates transport focused pathways such as transport planning and infrastructure support, alongside roles related to environmental management and sustainability practices.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
7,142,857
Amount
7,142,857
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
100% - Pass the PSQ

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
PSQ
Description
PSQ

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2034, 23:59
Entry 7
Id
7
Title
Public Services, Legal, Compliance, Procurement, Protective Services, CommunityS
Description
This lot covers apprenticeships supporting public protection, statutory duties, legal and regulatory functions, commercial governance, and community safety. It includes, but is not limited to, fire and rescue, legal services, compliance, regulatory affairs, and commercial procurement roles. It also incorporates community facing protective services such as community safety officers and anti social behaviour teams.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
7,142,857
Amount
7,142,857
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
100% - Pass the PSQ

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
PSQ
Description
PSQ

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2034, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services
Item 6
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services
Item 7
Id
7
Related Lot
7

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
093314-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
2 Oct 2026, 12:32
Format
text/html

Planning and budget

No Engagement Notice Rationale
Not required

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
West Sussex County Council
Id
GB-PPON-PXJW-5627-QRQR

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PXJW-5627-QRQR

Address

Street Address
County Hall
Locality
Chichester
Postal Code
PO19 1RG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKJ27

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Chichester · UKJ27 · PO19 1RG · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 091709-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 093314-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·