Apprenticeship Training and Assessment Framework 2025
Estimated Value
Up to £0
Deadline
31 March 2029
1024 days remaining
Published
25 October 2023
Type
Framework
Overview
Westmorland and Furness Council are issuing an Invitation to Tender for a new Apprenticeships Framework for the period 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2029 (initial 4-year term plus 2 x optional extensions of up to 12 Months each). The Council is looking to establish a framework of high quality Apprenticeship Training Providers in order to deliver a range of apprenticeships for its workforce, utilising the apprenticeship levy.
Further details of the Framework are included in the Invitation to Tender documents available via The Chest. All clarifications regarding the tender documents must be directed via the messages area of the project dashboard. Any queries regarding using The Chest - https://procontract.due-north.com - please use the support available from the home page.
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Westmorland and Furness Council wants to hire apprenticeship training providers to teach and assess apprentices for their staff between April 2025 and March 2029. They're using their apprenticeship levy (a government training fund) to pay for this, and they're open to extending the contract for up to 2 extra years if both sides agree.
Requirements
- Must be an approved Apprenticeship Training Provider
- Ability to deliver a range of apprenticeships (specific fields to be detailed in full tender documents)
- Quality assurance and assessment capability
- Contract duration: initial 4-year term (1 April 2025 to 31 March 2029)
- Must comply with apprenticeship levy regulations
- Check The Chest portal for full requirements — this summary only covers basics
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Design and deliver apprenticeship training programmes aligned with Council workforce needs
- Assess apprentices and award recognised qualifications
- Provide high-quality training delivery over the 4-year contract period
- Work within the Council's apprenticeship levy budget
- Support optional 12-month contract extensions if required (up to 2 extensions available)
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a 'framework' contract — the Council is creating a list of approved providers they can call on, rather than a one-off project. Understand that you may deliver varying amounts of work each year depending on Council demand.
- 2The apprenticeship levy is ring-fenced government funding — familiarise yourself with levy rules and what apprenticeships can be funded before bidding.
- 3All tender details and the full specification are on 'The Chest' portal (procontract.due-north.com) — you must register there to access documents and ask questions. Budget time to download and review everything.
- 4Questions must be asked via The Chest's messages area, not email — the Council won't answer queries sent elsewhere. Check the message board regularly for clarifications that affect all bidders.
- 5The optional extensions (2 x 12 months) are at the Council's discretion — don't assume automatic renewal. Plan financially assuming the initial 4 years only.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're not yet an approved Apprenticeship Training Provider, check your status now — you'll need this accreditation before bidding. Gaining approval can take time, so start early.
- Consider partnering with other training providers via a consortium or subcontracting arrangement — larger councils often prefer multiple providers to deliver different apprenticeship types, so collaboration could strengthen your bid.
- Social value scoring often matters in council tenders — highlight how your training adds local employment value, supports underrepresented groups, or develops skills in sectors the region needs.
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Key Dates
Published
25 October 2023
Submission deadline
31 March 2029
Notice type
Invitation to Tender
Source
council:manchester-city-council
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