DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
30
Lots
1
Published
28 Aug 2025
Description
The Department for the Economy (DfE) is seeking suppliers for the delivery of ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 (Apps25) programme. The Apps25 programme provides Level 2 and Level 3 apprenticeship training provision for employed people who are contracted to work a minimum of 21 hours or more per week. The programme provides an opportunity to work towards completing an industry approved apprenticeship framework at Level 2 and/or level 3. The core components of the framework include Employee Rights and Responsibilities, a relevant competence-based qualification, a knowledge-based qualification (or a combined qualification, as appropriate), and Essential Skills, if required. The Buyer will fund the cost of the off-the-job training up to the amounts specified in the pricing schedule for all eligible apprentices, and across all supported sectors at Levels 2 and 3.
Scope
- Reference
- ID 5827234
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Jul 2025 to 31 Jul 2029
- CPV classifications
- 8000000080210000802110008021200080310000803300008034000080500000805200008052100080530000805310008053110080531200805320008053300080533100805332008054000080550000805600008056100080570000
- Contract locations
- Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC1 - Compliance with Completion of the Bid Spreadsheet | As per Tender documentation. | quality | — |
| AC2 - Teaching and Learning | As per Tender documentation. | quality | — |
| AC3 - Staffing | As per Tender documentation. | quality | — |
| AC4 - Resource Access | As per Tender documentation. | quality | — |
| AC5 - Leadership and Management | As per Tender documentation. | quality | — |
| AC6 - Partnerships | As per Tender documentation. | quality | — |
| AC7 - Social Value | As per Tender documentation. | quality | — |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
As per Tender documentation.
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
—
Award date
—
Contract start
—
Contract end
—