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Apprenticeship Training Providers

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Deadline
658 days left
December 21, 2027
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
036563-2022
Value
£8,550,800
Location
East of England, United Kingdom
Published
February 24, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

December 23, 2022

Deadline for Questions

December 14, 2027

Submission Deadline

December 21, 2027

Budget
£8,550,800
Duration
60 months
Location
East of England
Type
Other
70
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

A Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training Services to Anglian Water, identified in the Contract Notice under a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Applications to participate with the DPS can be made via the online sourcing event below. https://esourcing.scanmarket.com/Events/PublicEvents/3004/57aa08f02740e2c172f509ae0fa4807a/all The publishing of this Contract Notice is to communicate the Invitiation to participate with the DPS, which is to remain running for a 5-year period and will end December 2027.

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Requirements & Qualifications

8 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (2)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (3)
Technical (1)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS2
--Submit the application online via the specified sourcing event portal: https://esourcing.scanmarket.com/Events/PublicEvents/3004/57aa08f02740e2c172f509ae0fa4807a/all.
--Applications can be made continuously until December 2027.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--Not specified in the provided contract notice.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--Be an Apprenticeship Training Provider.
--Be able to provide Apprenticeship Levy Training Services.
--Apply to participate in the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--Not specified in the provided contract notice.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--Not specified in the provided contract notice.

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Documents

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Official PDF VersionPDF
036563-2022_official.pdf

This document is a contract notice for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) by Anglian Water for apprenticeship training services, inviting providers to apply online to participate in the 5-year system running until December 2027, with an estimated value of £8.55 million.

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70
Good

Tender Quality Score

The tender establishes a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for apprenticeship training, which is a flexible procurement tool. However, the overall quality of the tender documentation is significantly compromised by the severe lack of detailed requirements and the absence of core tender documents.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance100/100

The use of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is a legally valid procurement procedure. However, the explicit statement that 'Mandatory Exclusion Grounds' are 'Not specified in the provided contract notice' represents a significant legal compliance issue, as these are fundamental requirements in public procurement.

Mandatory exclusion grounds are not specified.
Clarity40/100

While the purpose of the DPS and the application method are clearly stated, the absence of detailed technical, financial, and evaluation criteria for subsequent mini-competitions within the DPS creates substantial ambiguity for potential suppliers. This lack of detail makes it difficult for providers to understand the full scope and expectations.

Lack of detailed technical capability requirements.
Lack of detailed financial requirements.
Completeness83/100

The tender information provided is critically incomplete. The explicit mention of 'No documents attached' and 'No document content available' for essential tender documents, coupled with the absence of mandatory exclusion grounds, technical, financial, and evaluation criteria, indicates a severe deficiency in completeness.

No tender documents attached or available.
Mandatory exclusion grounds are not specified.
Fairness80/100

The DPS model inherently promotes fairness by allowing new entrants throughout its duration. However, the profound lack of specified technical, financial, and evaluation criteria raises significant concerns about the transparency and fairness of subsequent mini-competitions, as the rules for selection are not clearly defined upfront.

Potential for unfairness or lack of transparency in subsequent mini-competitions due to missing detailed criteria.
Practicality40/100

The online application process and the continuous application window until December 2027 are practical for suppliers. However, the severe lack of detailed information makes it impractical for suppliers to adequately prepare comprehensive applications or understand the full scope of the opportunity beyond initial entry.

Lack of detailed information makes it impractical for suppliers to fully prepare.
Data Consistency100/100

The provided basic information is internally consistent, with the title, description, and procedure type aligning with the establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System.

Sustainability0/100

The automated check results indicate a lack of explicit 'green procurement,' 'social criteria,' or 'innovation focus' in the provided tender information. This suggests that sustainability considerations are not explicitly integrated into the tender's core requirements.

Absence of explicit sustainability, social, or innovation criteria.

Strengths

Utilizes a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which promotes market access and flexibility.
Clear description of the DPS purpose and application method.
Online application portal specified for ease of submission.
Long application window (until December 2027) allows continuous market entry.
Estimated value of the contract is disclosed.

Concerns

Critical absence of mandatory exclusion grounds.
Lack of detailed technical capability and financial requirements.
Missing evaluation criteria for subsequent mini-competitions within the DPS.
No tender documents attached or available for comprehensive review.
Absence of explicit sustainability, social, or innovation criteria.

Recommendations

1. Publish comprehensive tender documents detailing all mandatory exclusion grounds, technical, financial, and evaluation criteria.
2. Ensure full transparency by providing all necessary information for suppliers to understand the entire procurement process, including subsequent mini-competitions.
3. Integrate explicit sustainability, social, and innovation considerations into the tender requirements.

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