TSC/HG012 - Roster of Design Consultancies and Print Agencies Framework

ABOUT THE SHEFFIELD COLLEGE: The Sheffield College (TSC) is the largest training provider in the city, and is now among the higher performing colleges nationally.

Our federation of colleges; Sheffield City College, Hillsborough College, Norton College and Peaks College provide further education provision in partnership with schools, universities and local industry to the Sheffield City Region and beyond.

The College has over 20,000 full and part time students based at its campuses.

We offer a range of learner and training opportunities on full and part time basis from entry levels through to foundation degrees.

Our curriculum provides routes to learn new skills and opportunities to refresh skills in a sociable and welcoming atmosphere, with award winning student support services.

Many of our learners go on to contribute to Sheffield’s thriving economy and success and, as a result of their time with us, enjoy productive and high value employment, and rewarding lives.

Our vision: The Sheffield College will transform lives by offering outstanding education and training.

We will inspire our students, unlock their potential, allow them to lead fulfilling lives and pursue successful careers.

Our aim is to enhance the wealth and quality of the lives of individuals, the employers, the communities of the City Region and beyond.

Our values: Integrity, Inspiration, Inclusiveness, Innovation, Involvement Our Strategic Themes: Excellence, Employability, Enterprise, E-enabled, Engagement For further information on The Sheffield College please visit our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk Project Background The College is particularly keen to develop a variety of partnerships for a number of consultancy / contractor disciplines as described in the various lots below, Tendering parties may bid for one, several or all lots the breadth and volume of its apprenticeship provision through working with sub-contractors.

The duration of the framework agreement shall be for 2 years with an option to extend for a further 1 year.

The framework will be reviewed annually, subject to performance.

All contracts awarded must be fulfilled within budgets set by the College at the outset of each year (1st August to 31st July) The maximum overall value of the framework is anticipated to be £170,000 (plus VAT) per academic year, This figure should not be taken as contractual and is stated only as a guide.

In addition it is important to note that the volume and value that may be placed is dependent on various factors including government policy, funding, local area, city region delivery, College enrolment and the economic climate.

The College reserves the right to not award appointment to the framework under any or all of the areas listed.

During the term of the framework should a contract opportunity arise that no provider on the framework can fulfil then the College reserves the right to carry out additio...