Lancashire County Council · Awarded contract
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Provision of Apprenticeship Levy Training and Assessment Providers

Awarded 31 Aug 2017

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Ended 7y 2mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 31 Aug 2017Expired 30 Aug 2019

Lancashire County Council awarded a contract to 3AAA, Blackburn College, Blackpool and The Fylde College, NC Training Ltd, Nelson and Colne College, North Lancs Training Group, Prestons College, and Training 2000 Ltd for the provision of apprenticeship levy training and assessment providers.

The framework, valued at AUD 12,000,000, was divided into 19 main lots covering various training specialisms, with bidders restricted to organisations on the ESFA Register of Training Providers as Main Providers.

The framework commenced around 1 September 2017 for an initial term of 24 months, with an option to extend for a further 24 months.

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