Official UK procurement notice
Apprenticeship Training Provision DPS
Authority: Telford and Wrekin Council (Local council)
What is being bought16 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionTelford and Wrekin Council is establishing a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for apprenticeship training and assessment.The DPS opens on 18 May 2022 and will run until 17 May 2025 (unless this date is revised). Applications can be received to join the DPS at any time during its lifetime.The DPS is a 2-stage process:Stage 1 - All providers who meet the selection criteria within the online Questionnaire and are not excluded will be admitted to the DPS.Stage 2 - Contracts are awarded during the second stage. A Mini Competition will be held inviting each Approved Provider on the DPS list relating to the particular Lot to bid for work.
- Recurrence: The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice
CPV: Vocational training services
How this dynamic market works
From the published notice- Type
- Dynamic market
Lots and requirements (16)Procurement structure
16 lots · all with a published valueEvery one of these 16 lots carries the same published figure, £5,000,000: it is the dynamic market's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1Hair and BeautyRenewalceiling above
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Hair and Beauty.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS
Lot #2Health and ScienceRenewalceiling above
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Health and Science.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.
Lot #3Legal, Finance and AccountingRenewalceiling above
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Legal, Finance and Accounting.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS
Lot #4Protective ServicesRenewalceiling above
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Protective Services.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.
Lot #5Sales, Marketing and ProcurementRenewalceiling above
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Sales, Marketing and Procurement.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.
Lot #6Transport and LogisticsRenewalceiling above
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Transport and Logistics.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.
Lot #7Degree Level and aboveRenewalceiling above
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Degree Level and above.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.
Lot #8Agriculture, Environmental and Animal CareRenewalceiling above
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.
Lot #9Business AdministrationRenewalceiling above
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Business Administration.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.
Lot #10Care ServicesRenewalceiling above
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Care Services.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.
Lot #11Catering and HospitalityRenewalceiling above
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Catering and Hospitality.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.
Lot #12ConstructionRenewalceiling above
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Construction.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS
Lot #13Creative and DesignRenewalceiling above
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Creative and Design.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS
Lot #14DigitalRenewalceiling above
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Digital.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.
Lot #15Education and ChildcareRenewalceiling above
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Education and Childcare.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.
Lot #16Engineering and ManufacturingRenewalceiling above
Delivery of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment for apprenticeship standards in relation to Engineering and Manufacturing.Please note, the value stated at II.2.6 is an estimate based on the potential whole life cost of call-off contracts awarded under this DPS. It is approximate and there is no guarantee of the volume of work, or if any call-off contracts will be awarded for this Lot, during the lifetime of the DPS.
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- Suitability
Must be registered as a Provider on the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP)
- “Apprenticeship Training Provision DPS” is a dynamic market: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
Competition analysis · published record, not a forecast of who will bid
How Telford and Wrekin Council buys Vocational training services (CPV 8053), and who usually turns up
Telford and Wrekin Council’s published record next to the market for the same work. Compared with other frameworks and DPS only. Whole-market view: Vocational training services (CPV 8053) →
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How often local firms win similar work.
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Most of this buyer’s recorded winners were registered in the region where that award was delivered.
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How long buyers here take to decide after bids close.
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Half of these awards have an award date within 49 days of the bid deadline.
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How often work is awarded with no recorded rival.
Direct awards and tenders where every published lot count shows one bid.
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1 bid67%
2–30%
4–617%
7+17%
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Our matching links this notice to “Apprenticeship Training Services” of this authority, but none of the 20 panel members sit in a category matching this notice.
Lot #1Hair and BeautyCPV 8053Published estimate£5.0m
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1 bid9%
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4–63%
7+82%
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| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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QA LimitedLarge | £13m48 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 17 live · £3.4m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 8% below n=6 |
| £6.7m28 awards in 36m · last 1 month ago | 8 live · £74m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% above n=2 | |
| £78k4 awards in 36m · last 10 months ago | 3 live · £327k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| 6 awards in 36m · last 9 months ago | 5 live · £11m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% above n=1 | |
Sandwell CollegeLarge | — | None on file | no comparable pairs |
Lot #2Health and ScienceCPV 8053Published estimate£5.0m
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1 bid9%
2–36%
4–63%
7+81%
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| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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QA LimitedLarge | £13m48 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 17 live · £3.4m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 8% below n=6 |
| £6.7m28 awards in 36m · last 1 month ago | 8 live · £74m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% above n=2 | |
| £78k4 awards in 36m · last 10 months ago | 3 live · £327k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| 6 awards in 36m · last 9 months ago | 5 live · £11m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% above n=1 | |
Sandwell CollegeLarge | — | None on file | no comparable pairs |
Lot #3Legal, Finance and AccountingCPV 8053Published estimate£5.0m
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1 bid8%
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4–63%
7+83%
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| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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QA LimitedLarge | £13m48 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 17 live · £3.4m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 8% below n=6 |
| £6.7m28 awards in 36m · last 1 month ago | 8 live · £74m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% above n=2 | |
| £78k4 awards in 36m · last 10 months ago | 3 live · £327k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| 6 awards in 36m · last 9 months ago | 5 live · £11m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% above n=1 | |
Sandwell CollegeLarge | — | None on file | no comparable pairs |
Lot #4Protective ServicesCPV 8053Published estimate£5.0m
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1 bid9%
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4–63%
7+82%
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| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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QA LimitedLarge | £13m48 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 17 live · £3.4m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 8% below n=6 |
| £6.7m28 awards in 36m · last 1 month ago | 8 live · £74m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% above n=2 | |
| £78k4 awards in 36m · last 10 months ago | 3 live · £327k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| 6 awards in 36m · last 9 months ago | 5 live · £11m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% above n=1 | |
Sandwell CollegeLarge | — | None on file | no comparable pairs |
Lot #5Sales, Marketing and ProcurementCPV 8053Published estimate£5.0m
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1 bid9%
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4–63%
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| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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QA LimitedLarge | £13m48 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 17 live · £3.4m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 8% below n=6 |
| £6.7m28 awards in 36m · last 1 month ago | 8 live · £74m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% above n=2 | |
| £78k4 awards in 36m · last 10 months ago | 3 live · £327k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| 6 awards in 36m · last 9 months ago | 5 live · £11m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% above n=1 | |
| — | None on file | no comparable pairs |
Lot #6Transport and LogisticsCPV 8053Published estimate£5.0m
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1 bid9%
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No earlier contract of this buyer matches this lot on the published record.
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Who could compete for this lot?
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None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
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| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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QA LimitedLarge | £13m48 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 17 live · £3.4m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 8% below n=6 |
| £6.7m28 awards in 36m · last 1 month ago | 8 live · £74m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% above n=2 | |
| £78k4 awards in 36m · last 10 months ago | 3 live · £327k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| 6 awards in 36m · last 9 months ago | 5 live · £11m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% above n=1 | |
| — | None on file | no comparable pairs |
Lot #7Degree Level and aboveCPV 8053Published estimate£5.0m
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1 bid8%
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4–63%
7+83%
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Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
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A past supplier may not bid again.
No earlier contract of this buyer matches this lot on the published record.
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
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None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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QA LimitedLarge | £13m48 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 17 live · £3.4m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 8% below n=6 |
| £6.7m28 awards in 36m · last 1 month ago | 8 live · £74m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% above n=2 | |
| £78k4 awards in 36m · last 10 months ago | 3 live · £327k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| 6 awards in 36m · last 9 months ago | 5 live · £11m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% above n=1 | |
Sandwell CollegeLarge | — | None on file | no comparable pairs |
Lot #8Agriculture, Environmental and Animal CareCPV 8053Published estimate£5.0m
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1 bid10%
2–36%
4–63%
7+81%
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No comparable awards for this lot yet.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
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A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
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A past supplier may not bid again.
No earlier contract of this buyer matches this lot on the published record.
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
QA LimitedLarge | £13m48 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 17 live · £3.4m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 8% below n=6 |
| £6.7m28 awards in 36m · last 1 month ago | 8 live · £74m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% above n=2 | |
| £78k4 awards in 36m · last 10 months ago | 3 live · £327k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| 6 awards in 36m · last 9 months ago | 5 live · £11m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% above n=1 | |
Sandwell CollegeLarge | — | None on file | no comparable pairs |
Lot #9Business AdministrationCPV 8053Published estimate£5.0m
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A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid10%
2–36%
4–63%
7+81%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
No comparable awards for this lot yet.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
No earlier contract of this buyer matches this lot on the published record.
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
QA LimitedLarge | £13m48 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 17 live · £3.4m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 8% below n=6 |
| £6.7m28 awards in 36m · last 1 month ago | 8 live · £74m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% above n=2 | |
| £78k4 awards in 36m · last 10 months ago | 3 live · £327k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| 6 awards in 36m · last 9 months ago | 5 live · £11m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% above n=1 | |
Sandwell CollegeLarge | — | None on file | no comparable pairs |
Lot #10Care ServicesCPV 8053Published estimate£5.0m
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Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid9%
2–36%
4–63%
7+82%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
No comparable awards for this lot yet.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
No earlier contract of this buyer matches this lot on the published record.
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
QA LimitedLarge | £13m48 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 17 live · £3.4m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 8% below n=6 |
| £6.7m28 awards in 36m · last 1 month ago | 8 live · £74m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% above n=2 | |
| £78k4 awards in 36m · last 10 months ago | 3 live · £327k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| 6 awards in 36m · last 9 months ago | 5 live · £11m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% above n=1 | |
Sandwell CollegeLarge | — | None on file | no comparable pairs |
Lot #11Catering and HospitalityCPV 8053Published estimate£5.0m
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Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid9%
2–36%
4–63%
7+81%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
No comparable awards for this lot yet.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
No earlier contract of this buyer matches this lot on the published record.
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
QA LimitedLarge | £13m48 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 17 live · £3.4m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 8% below n=6 |
| £6.7m28 awards in 36m · last 1 month ago | 8 live · £74m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% above n=2 | |
| £78k4 awards in 36m · last 10 months ago | 3 live · £327k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| 6 awards in 36m · last 9 months ago | 5 live · £11m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% above n=1 | |
Sandwell CollegeLarge | — | None on file | no comparable pairs |
Lot #12ConstructionCPV 8053Published estimate£5.0m
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The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid9%
2–36%
4–63%
7+82%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
No comparable awards for this lot yet.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
No earlier contract of this buyer matches this lot on the published record.
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
QA LimitedLarge | £13m48 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 17 live · £3.4m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 8% below n=6 |
| £6.7m28 awards in 36m · last 1 month ago | 8 live · £74m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% above n=2 | |
| £78k4 awards in 36m · last 10 months ago | 3 live · £327k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| 6 awards in 36m · last 9 months ago | 5 live · £11m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% above n=1 | |
| — | None on file | no comparable pairs |
Lot #13Creative and DesignCPV 8053Published estimate£5.0m
Forecast of expected competition: 8 bids · 9% chance of a single bid. This notice runs to more than 12 lots, so the full read (candidate suppliers, the bid distribution and who has supplied this buyer) is shown on the first 12. The forecast in this note is this lot’s own.
Lot #14DigitalCPV 8053Published estimate£5.0m
Forecast of expected competition: 8 bids · 8% chance of a single bid. This notice runs to more than 12 lots, so the full read (candidate suppliers, the bid distribution and who has supplied this buyer) is shown on the first 12. The forecast in this note is this lot’s own.
Lot #15Education and ChildcareCPV 8053Published estimate£5.0m
Forecast of expected competition: 8 bids · 9% chance of a single bid. This notice runs to more than 12 lots, so the full read (candidate suppliers, the bid distribution and who has supplied this buyer) is shown on the first 12. The forecast in this note is this lot’s own.
Lot #16Engineering and ManufacturingCPV 8053Published estimate£5.0m
Forecast of expected competition: 8 bids · 9% chance of a single bid. This notice runs to more than 12 lots, so the full read (candidate suppliers, the bid distribution and who has supplied this buyer) is shown on the first 12. The forecast in this note is this lot’s own.
About this data
- Source. Official UK public procurement notices (Find a Tender), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. New notices arrive through the day; the figures are rebuilt nightly.
- Two views, kept apart. The authority’s own track record and the wider market for the same kind of work sit side by side and are never mixed. Where the local picture is too thin, a figure widens to a broader market and says which one it used.
- Forecasts are labelled. The price forecast and its range, possible competitors and the earlier-work matches are our estimates from past awards: not published facts, not win chances and not price advice. Official notices do not say who is bidding.
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What this replaces i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
53% title match.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
53% title match.
A past supplier may not bid again.
The prior contract this notice most likely re-tenders · matched by title and category (53% title match), the holder is not guaranteed to re-bid
Apprenticeship Training Services — held by Capella Associates Limited and Impact Futures Training Limited (+1 more); no contract end date published.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Restricted procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Open admission
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Dynamic market
- Who may use this agreement
- Any qualifying supplier may apply while the market is open
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
Yes · The DPS is set up initially for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice
- First published
- 27 Feb 2024, 11:29 GMT
- Last source update
- 8 Jul 2025, 17:04 BST
- Authority reference
2024/S 000-006233- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-038387- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-043d18Find a Tender
- Review procedure
Service from which information may be obtained: Telford and Wrekin Council
Publisher note: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.Call-off from this DPS is available for any other local authority, public sector body or educational establishment within the West Midlands area if required.Applications can be received to join the DPS at any time.
How to participate & submission route
Official notice- Requests to participate (first stage)
- —
- Admission period ends
- 27 Oct 2028, 17:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- —
- Submission channel
- {"written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
19 May 2025 → 27 Oct 2028 · 3 dates- Invitations to tender expected19 May 2025, 00:00 BST
- Notice published8 Jul 2025, 17:04 BST
- Today27 Oct 2026
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown27 Oct 2028, 17:00 BST
Notice history
1 event · 5 releases on Find a Tender- Deadline moved to 27 Oct 2028, 17:00 BST25 Sept 2024, 14:33 BST+1258 days · was 18 May 2025, 17:00 BST
Published amendments (4 · 1 deadline change)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeadlineIV.2.2 | 18 May 2025 | 27 Oct 2028 | +1258 d |
| — | DateIV.2.3 | 19 May 2025 | 27 Oct 2028 | +1257 d |
| — | TextContact · I.1 | Joanne Leatham | Jo Winborn | |
| — | TextShort Description · II.1.4 | The DPS opens on 18 May 2022 and will run until 17 May 2025 | The DPS opens on 18 May 2022 and will run until 23 February 2029 | |
| — | DateDate · IV.2.3 | 27 Oct 2028 | 23 Feb 2029 | +119 d |
| — | TextContact · I.1 | Joanne Leatham | Jo Winborn | |
| — | TextShort Description · II.1.4 | The DPS opens on 18 May 2022 and will run until 17 May 2025 | The DPS opens on 18 May 2022 and will run until 23 February 2029 | |
| — | DateDate · IV.2.3 | 27 Oct 2028 | 23 Feb 2029 | +119 d |
| — | TextContact · I.1 | Joanne Leatham | Jo Winborn | |
| — | TextShort Description · II.1.4 | The DPS opens on 18 May 2022 and will run until 17 May 2025 | The DPS opens on 18 May 2022 and will run until 23 February 2029 | |
| — | DateDate · IV.2.3 | 27 Oct 2028 | 23 Feb 2029 | +119 d |
4 amendments published without a description.
Routine re-releases (5)
- 2024-09: 1 release · 25 Sept 2024
- 2024-02: 1 release · 27 Feb 2024
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Nothing awarded yet- Awards (0)
- No award published
- Contracts (0)
- No contract published
- Bid statistics
- No aggregate bid statistics published
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice; the tender pack is on the portal.