Framework for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Providers

This is a contract result notice, not an open opportunity. Details from the official award data.

The procurement contact named on the official notice.

Hampshire County Council has established a framework providing suitably experienced organisations for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Providers.

The framework will be for a period of 4 years, with an initial 3-year period with the option to extend for a further 1 year.

All suppliers have the following minimum standards: • be currently listed on the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP) to deliver apprenticeship training; and- have a proven track record in Apprenticeship delivery; and • be assessed by OFSTED as a minimum of a grade 2 (Good) for Apprenticeships or have been graded as making 'reasonable progress' or 'significant progress' following a OFSTED Monitoring visit.

For Level 6+ only, a Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education rating of 'Meets UK Expectations' or higher (Universities only) will be suitable if you have not been subject to an OFSTED visit.

Note: Providers who are rated by OFSTED as grade 3 or 4 or rated as making insufficient progress following a monitoring visit will automatically be disqualified from the procurement process; and • did not have Quality Review Visits ongoing because of a Poor Annual Provider Review (Higher Educational establishments only); and • did not have ESFA financial sanctions in place or Financial Reviews ongoing; and • all apprenticeship learning and end point assessment must be funded within cap through the Levy under the Government's Apprenticeship Scheme. • The framework has been lotted by Institute for Apprenticeship and Technical Education Apprenticeship route pathways and divided into 16 Lots in total to cover provision at Levels 2 to 5 and Levels 6 and above.

The Framework will not include the following technical pathways:- • Creative and Design; and Engineering and Manufacturing; and • and- Hair and Beauty; and • Protective Services; and • Sales, Marketing and Procurement; and • Transport and Logistics.

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