AWARD - S10353 Apprenticeships Training & End Point Framework,April 2024 Opening

AWARD NOTICE - NOW CLOSED This Framework was established in February 2021 to replace the previous Dynamic Purchasing System operated by Salisbury NHSFT.

This Framework operates at two levels - Level One, where any suitably qualified and eligible provider can submit details of all the apprenticeships they offer, and employers can then either direct award or, via Salisbury, conduct a further competition against their local needs. Level Two will be a smaller number of providers for a specific standard, appointed via a Further Competition, using a higher selection criteria published with each ITT.

Both levels of listing are open across all our eligible public and third sector organisations. Level Two listed providers can be selected either by employer direct award or a further competition amongst those listed.

This Requirement document covers the April 2024 opening of the Framework and constitutes Instructions to Suppliers including mandatory requirements.

All Providers must agree to the Framework terms and conditions published as part of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) - amendments to those Terms will not be made for specific providers.

Please note the final selection of providers to award for a specific requirement is a decision for employers and this Framework does not represent a spend commitment by any organisation.

Incorrectly submitted responses will be rejected and the Trust is not obliged to offer an opportunity for suppliers to resubmit correctly.

The framework opens twice a year to allow for the following :

1 - Existing providers to update their course listing (using the Excel document issued, previous framework documents will not be considered)

2 - New providers to apply to join the Framework

3 - Existing providers to advise of changes in their status, e.g. contact details or Ofsted rating, achievement rates, delivery methods etc.

4 - To allow for new standards approved by IfATE to be added to listings, or IfATE amended maximum funding bands to be reflected.

Existing providers MUST submit a response to this Opening if :

(a) The courses offered have changed since previous listing (including withdrawing programmes) (b) The Provider did not submit a response during the April 2023 or October 23 opening (providers not doing so, and not responding to this opening, will be removed) (c) The Provider's Ofsted rating has changed since previous submission.

Additional information: Framework Scope & Eligible Organisations

The Contracting Authority expressly reserved the right (i) not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and (ii) to make whatever changes it saw fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; and in no circumstances will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by the candidates. The awarding of a place on the Framework does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of potential suppliers. Any orders placed under this Framework will form a separate contract under the scope of this Framework between the supplier and the specific requesting other contracting body. The Contracting Authority and other contracting bodies utilising the Framework shall only use electronic portals during the life of the agreement. Any values that have been provided are only an estimate. We cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this framework agreement. The Framework has been established by Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, for use by the following bodies (and any future successors to these organisations):

The following Contracting Authorities are entitled to place Orders: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust and all bodies listed below :

• Central Government Departments, Executive Agencies, Arms Length Departmental Bodies and Public Corporations (Please note Central Government departments may be subject to Government Digital Service approval before using the Framework Agreement) • Local Authorities (England and Wales) • National Parks Authorities • Educational Establishments in England and Wales, listed by the Department for Education including Schools, Universities and Colleges listed : • Police Forces and Fire and Rescue Services listed by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services

• NHS Bodies England :

NHS Integrated Care Boards NHS Provider Organisations Primary Care Practices listed by the NHS Business Services Authority

• Hospices in the UK • Registered Social Landlords (Housing Associations) • Charities registered within England and Wales • Citizens Advice in the United Kingdom • Any corporation established, or a group of individuals appointed to act together, for the specific purpose of meeting needs in the general interest, not having an industrial or commercial character, and (i) financed wholly or mainly by another contracting authority listed above in this section of this Framework Agreement.