Framework for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Providers

Description

Hampshire County Council has established a framework providing suitably experienced organisations for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Providers. 
The framework will be for a period of 4 years, with an initial 3-year period with the option to extend for a further 1 year. 
All suppliers have the following minimum standards:
•	be currently listed on the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP) to deliver apprenticeship training; and- have a proven track record in Apprenticeship delivery; and
•	be assessed by OFSTED as a minimum of a grade 2 (Good) for Apprenticeships or have been graded as making 'reasonable progress' or 'significant progress' following a OFSTED Monitoring visit. For Level 6+ only, a Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education rating of 'Meets UK Expectations' or higher (Universities only) will be suitable if you have not been subject to an OFSTED visit. Note: Providers who are rated by OFSTED as grade 3 or 4 or rated as making insufficient progress following a monitoring visit will automatically be disqualified from the procurement process; and
•	did not have Quality Review Visits ongoing because of a Poor Annual Provider Review (Higher Educational establishments only); and
•	did not have ESFA financial sanctions in place or Financial Reviews ongoing; and
•	all apprenticeship learning and end point assessment must be funded within cap through the Levy under the Government's Apprenticeship Scheme.
•	The framework has been lotted by Institute for Apprenticeship and Technical Education
Apprenticeship route pathways and divided into 16 Lots in total to cover provision at Levels 2 to 5 and Levels 6 and above. 
The Framework will not include the following technical pathways:- 
•	Creative and Design; and Engineering and Manufacturing; and
•	and- Hair and Beauty; and 
•	Protective Services; and 
•	Sales, Marketing and Procurement; and
•	Transport and Logistics.