CCS set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for a period of 48 months with the extension option of 24 months. A further extension period of 43 months has been implemented. The total duration of this DPS is 9 years and 7 months and the end date is 27 October 2028.
Bidders can request to participate for this DPS for its 115 month duration including any extension periods.
This DPS is being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR), and is subject to limited regulations, in
accordance with Regulations 74-76 PCR2015. This DPS provides central government and wider public sector with the opportunity to procure services within the scope of the existing and new Apprenticeship Standards for
England (SASE) live Frameworks, Apprenticeships Standards, End Point Assessments (EPAs); and related services via a number of Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) registered suppliers on the Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP) Register and or the Register of EPA Organisations (RoEPAO). CCS reserve the right to reduce, extend or terminate the DPS period at any time during its life time; as set out in the terms of the DMP Agreement.
Additional information: CCS set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for a period of 48 months with the extension option of 24 months. A further extension period of 43 months has been implemented. The total duration of this DPS is 9 years and 7 months and the end date is 27 October 2028.
Please be aware the dates input in the 'Contract Start Date' and 'Contract End Date' have been revised to enable the opportunity to remain open on Contracts Finder. The 'Closing Date' input is correct and is a true reflection of the contract end date for RM6102 - Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace.
Please note that the original notice(s) for the RM6102 Apprenticeship Training DPS were published on Tenders Electronic Daily (TED) and Contracts Finder. As access to TED is no longer held this notice has been published on Find a Tender Service (FTS) for transparency. All relevant links can be found within the Contracts Finder notice.
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Learning and Training Services DPS Extension Notice
This DPS allows for the provision of training services to be utilised by UK Public Sector Bodies, including the wider public sector and the third sector including but not limited to: local government, combined authorities, health, police, fire and rescue, housing associations, charities, education, devolved administrations and Central Government Departments and their arm's length bodies and their agencies.
The core requirement of the learning and training services shall include but not be limited to the one or a combination of services in each of the following four (4) distinct Service Types:
Standard Off the Shelf Training
Bespoke training
Learning Technologies
Education Services
Additional information: CCS set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for an initial period of 48 months with the extension option of 24 months. A further extension has been agreed and will be utilised and the end date of this DPS will now be 27/10/2028.
The contract value of the RM6219 Learning and Training Services DPS has been uplifted by 50% (from £300m to £450m).
Please note the Closing Date, Contract Start Date and Contract End dates have been manipulated to support compatibility system issues. However please refer to the contract notice for the correct dates, timelines etc.
CCS set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for an initial period of 48 months with the extension option of 24 months. A further extension has been agreed and will be utilised and the end date of this DPS will now be 27/10/2028.
The contract value of the RM6219 Learning and Training Services DPS has been uplifted by 50% (from £300m to £450m).
This DPS was procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR), and will subject to limited regulations, in accordance with Regulations 74-76 PCR2015.
This DPS allows for the provision of training services to be utilised by UK Public Sector Bodies, particularly benefitting the wider public sector and the third sector, but not excluding central government - more information around eligible users of the DPS can be found in the Additional Information Section VI.3
The aim of this DPS will be to provide access to a variety of providers offering a range of high quality blended learning and development services designed to meet the needs of UK Public Sector Bodies that will cover, but will not be limited to:
● Off the shelf training
● Bespoke specialist training
Further information is included in the Additional Information section VI.3
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial ServiceNorth WestWAC-49211
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Apprenticeships Training Marketplace Extension Notice
CCS set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for a period of 48 months with the extension option of 24 months. A further extension period of 43 months has been implemented. The total duration of this DPS is 9 years and 7 months and the end date is 27 October 2028.
Bidders can request to participate for this DPS for its 115 month duration including any extension periods.
This DPS is being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR), and is subject to limited regulations, in
accordance with Regulations 74-76 PCR2015. This DPS provides central government and wider public sector with the opportunity to procure services within the scope of the existing and new Apprenticeship Standards for
England (SASE) live Frameworks, Apprenticeships Standards, End Point Assessments (EPAs); and related services via a number of Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) registered suppliers on the Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP) Register and or the Register of EPA Organisations (RoEPAO). CCS reserve the right to reduce, extend or terminate the DPS period at any time during its life time; as set out in the terms of the DMP Agreement.
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial ServiceNorth WestWAC-49537
TPT519 - Asset Management / Maintenance of Station Information & Security Systems (SISS)
TransPennine Trains Limited (TPT) is seeking to procure a supplier for the provision of Station Information & Security Systems (SISS) maintenance and asset management services across its station network. The contract will cover approximately 3,800 assets across 19 stations, including Customer Information Systems, CCTV, public address systems, passenger help points and associated telecommunications, network infrastructure and supporting equipment forming the SISS estate.
The scope includes delivery of planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance services to ensure asset availability and performance in line with defined service levels, together with operation of a service management and helpdesk function and maintenance of an accurate asset management system. The supplier will be required to undertake asset verification in the first year and provide ongoing asset management, reporting and performance management thereafter.
The services will be delivered across a range of operational railway environments, requiring the ability to prioritise faults based on operational impact and undertake works safely within a live railway environment. The supplier will also support asset lifecycle management, including interfacing with enhancement and third‐party projects, and delivering minor works such as small‐scale renewals, enhancements and asset modifications.
The contract is intended to deliver a high availability, safety critical maintenance service that supports operational performance, passenger experience and the ongoing management and improvement of SISS assets.
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Access Code: 73WV7R9NHT
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Security-cameras./73WV7R9NHT
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TransPennine Trains is running this procurement for the delivery of Cleaning and Presentation services, across its operational estate, encompassing stations, fleet, and associated facilities under the competitive flexible procedure.
TPT is seeking to appoint a supplier to deliver Cleaning and Presentation Services across:
•Managed stations
•Fleet (train cleaning and turnaround activities)
•Offices, depots, and associated facilities
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For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Cleaning-and-sanitation-services./G92K5437U9
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It is anticipated that the heavier maintenance overhaul programme this process seeks a delivery partner for, will begin in 2028 and run until no later than mid-2030 and will include tasks at the 750,000 Wheelset Overhaul (WOH), 900,000 Overhaul (OH), 1,500,000 Overhaul (OH) and 1,800,000 Overhaul (OH) mile periodicities. It may also include the Intermediate Maintenance Activities (‘IMA’) exams.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Rolling-stock./593W45EQ62
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Market Engagement - External Training Management Service Provider
United Utilities is undertaking preliminary market engagement to better understand the market for Managed Learning Services (MSP).
The purpose of this engagement is to identify suppliers operating within the market, understand the range of services available and gather information on current service delivery models and commercial approaches.
United Utilities currently procures external training from a wide range of providers to support the development of its workforce. Through this market engagement, United Utilities is seeking to understand how Managed Learning Services could support a more efficient, consistent and controlled approach to the sourcing, administration and management of external training.
Interested organisations are invited to complete the accompanying Market Engagement Questionnaire.
This notice does not constitute a call for competition, does not commit United Utilities to undertake any future procurement and no contract will be awarded as a result of this market engagement.
The GCA intends to establish a route to market to provide a route to market for central government and wider public sector organisations to procure apprenticeship training and related services. The commercial agreement is intended to offer apprenticeship standards, foundation apprenticeships and apprenticeship units approved for delivery by Skills England, including End Point Assessments. This agreement is intended to replace GCA's RM6102 commercial agreement.
When contacting GCA regarding this agreement, please ensure that you reference the agreement details in all correspondence
TransPennine Trains Limited are seeking a Heavy Maintenance Overhaul partner to deliver the Heavy Maintenance Overhaul programme for our Class 397 fleet.
This programme will include 2OH, 2WOH & Intermediate Maintenance Activity 3 and is required to take place in 2027 and 2028.
Our partner will be required to provide a depot space.
There are12 Class 397 Electric Multiple Units (EMU) that will require servicing over the Overhaul programme in a phased approach one unit at a time.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Rolling-stock./T996VV82UF
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TPT519 - Asset Management / Maintenance of Station Information & Security Systems (SISS)
TransPennine Trains Limited (TPT) is seeking to procure a supplier for the provision of Station Information and Security Systems (SISS) maintenance and asset management services across its station network. The contract will cover approximately 3,800 SISS assets across 19 stations in the North of England, including Customer Information Systems, CCTV, public address systems, passenger help points and all associated telecommunications, network infrastructure, power supplies and supporting equipment forming the SISS estate.
The scope includes delivery of a comprehensive planned preventative maintenance regime and responsive reactive maintenance services to ensure asset availability and performance in line with defined service levels. The supplier will be responsible for operating a service management and helpdesk function, maintaining a robust asset management system and undertaking full asset verification in the first year, followed by ongoing management of an accurate asset database.
Services will be delivered across a varied station portfolio, requiring the ability to prioritise faults based on operational impact and work safely within a live railway environment, including undertaking activities on or near the line where required. The supplier will also support asset lifecycle management, including interfacing with enhancement schemes such as the Transpennine Route Upgrade and other third‐party projects, and delivering minor works including small‐scale renewals, enhancements and asset modifications.
The contract requires a technologically capable supplier able to support remote monitoring and a proactive maintenance approach to improve reliability and performance. Delivery will be monitored through defined service levels, reporting requirements and structured governance arrangements. The contract is intended to provide a high‐availability, safety‐critical maintenance service supporting operational performance, passenger experience and long‐term management of SISS assets.