Dynamic Purchasing System for Apprenticeship Training Providers
Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
12 May 2026
Type
services
Overview
A Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training Services to Anglian Water, identified in the Contract Notice under a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). A Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training Services to Anglian Water, identified in the Contract Notice under a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). A Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training Services to Anglian Water, identified in the Contract Notice under a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).
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Anglian Water is setting up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to find apprenticeship training providers who can deliver training courses paid for by the Apprenticeship Levy. This is an open framework where multiple training providers can be approved and then compete for individual training orders as they arise.
Requirements
- Must be an approved apprenticeship training provider (or able to become one)
- Must be able to deliver apprenticeship training courses relevant to water industry roles
- Must comply with UK apprenticeship standards and regulations
- Must have appropriate insurance and safeguarding policies in place
- Must be able to invoice and work within Anglian Water's procurement processes
- No specific requirements listed in the notice — check the full tender documents for detailed qualification criteria, staff requirements, and training delivery standards.
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Deliver apprenticeship training courses funded by Anglian Water's Apprenticeship Levy
- Provide training aligned with UK apprenticeship standards in relevant sectors
- Respond to training requests from Anglian Water when orders are placed
- Deliver training on flexible schedules to meet Anglian Water's business needs
- Report on apprentice progress and training outcomes
- Maintain compliance with apprenticeship regulations throughout delivery
How to Read This Tender
- 1Understand what a DPS is: it's not a single contract but a pre-approved list. You apply to join, then compete each time Anglian Water needs a course. This means admission doesn't guarantee work.
- 2Look for the full tender documents (not just this summary) — they'll contain the evaluation criteria, mandatory qualifications, insurance levels required, and pricing expectations. The notice here is just an announcement.
- 3Check what types of apprenticeships Anglian Water needs most — water industry roles, engineering, business functions — so you know if your training portfolio matches.
- 4The Apprenticeship Levy is employer-funded training money, so understand the rules around levy-funded vs. non-levy training, as this affects which courses qualify.
- 5Watch for deadlines to apply to the DPS system — these are often rolling, but there may be cut-off dates. Missing a deadline could lock you out for months.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Consider forming a consortium with other training providers if you don't cover all the apprenticeship types Anglian Water needs — you can join the DPS together and bid for different specialisms.
- Once approved to the DPS, you'll compete on price and quality for each order. Start building relationships with Anglian Water's learning and development team now to understand their busiest training seasons and preferred delivery methods.
- Check if you need to partner with a larger provider or hold specific sector certifications (e.g., water industry knowledge) — the full documents will clarify. If you're missing something, plan to obtain it before applying rather than assuming you'll be approved anyway.
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Key Dates
Published
12 May 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
Notice type
award
Source
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