Scope
Reference
PAN3303
Description
Leicester City Council (the Authority) invites tenders for the provision of Apprenticeship Managed Service.
Since April 2017, the Authority has been offering, and funding, apprenticeships through the Apprenticeship Levy (now Growth & Skills Levy). The appointed Supplier shall deliver a service to include support effective learning and development so that the Authority's workforce continues to grow and develop skills and knowledge to meet the changing needs and challenges of the organisation and manage levy funds efficiently including digital account support including learners, transfers and schools.
The proposed contract will be for two years with no options to extend. Further information about the opportunity can be found in the tender documentation. Submissions must be received by 12:00 noon on 22 September 2025 at the very latest via the EastMidsTenders portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4be20197-d07d-f011-813a-005056b64545.
Late submissions and those received by any other means will not be accepted. Any queries/questions regarding this opportunity must be received via the ProContract portal only.
To assist potential Suppliers, the link, https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ provides helpful user guides on using the ProContract portal.
Furthermore, Suppliers will be required to register on the Central Digital Platform (a Find a Tender service). To assist prospective Suppliers, Cabinet Office have published video guides with accompanying PDF user manuals which will help Suppliers understand and navigate the platform, including how to register, upload organisational information and search and bid for opportunities. Please click on the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers.
Total value (estimated)
- £82,000 excluding VAT
- £98,400 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2027
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKF21 - Leicester
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
2 September 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
22 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60.00% |
| Price | Price | 40.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Leicester City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRT-5737-VBQD
City Hall, 115 Charles Street
Leicester
LE1 1FZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Amina Laher
Telephone: 0116 454 4032
Email: amina.laher@leicester.gov.uk
Website: https://www.leicester.gov.uk
Region: UKF21 - Leicester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government