Decision details

 A decision to approve an increase to the number of Lots and Apprenticeship Standards included in the tender for the Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers

A request to approve the commencement of the procurement exercise for the Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers was approved by Cabinet on Thursday 6^th February 2025.

The procurement report stated that the tender will be divided into 16 Lots and will cover 36 apprenticeship standards.

After further evaluation of work force plans, it was considered that additional Lots and standards would be required, increasing the number of Lots to 21 and 44 apprenticeship standards. It was confirmed there would be no change to the estimated annual contract value.

Included in the report is the authorisation for the Director of People to take any decision to amend Lots and Apprenticeship Standards as necessary.

Lucy Thompson, Director of People, took a decision to increase the number of Lots from 16 to 21 and the Apprenticeship Standards from 36 to 44.