DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)

Department for the EconomycontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-051769Procurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesactive
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Suppliers

30

26 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

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
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80570000
Contract locations
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
AC1 - Compliance with Completion of the Bid SpreadsheetAs 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 ValueAs per Tender documentation.quality

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

As per Tender documentation.

Submission & procedure

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Open procedure

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Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

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