**SOFT MARKET TEST** Provision of Apprentice Training

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Please note: This is not a call for competition. This is an exercise for interested parties to engage with The Riverside Group to help shape our requirements. We do not require pricing information at this stage, it is an opportunity for you to tell us more about your company, the training you supply and any innovations and best practice you can offer in the market. Your response to this soft market exercise is voluntary, you are asked to read the background information prior to completing the questionnaire. Should you require further information please contact Catherine Bacon - catherine.bacon@riverside.org.uk. We encourage your participation in this exercise, but must emphasise that your involvement in this exercise will not carry any commercial advantage should there be any ensuing procurement process. Your time in participating in this exercise is very much appreciated. Due to the announcement of the 2017 Apprenticeship Levy in October 2016, Riverside now wish to refine its apprenticeship strategy. Our ambition is to create an apprenticeship strategy that provides a return on investment in excess of what is paid into the Levy. We will be seeking a broad range of entry level apprenticeship qualifications, social housing apprenticeships, management apprenticeships, social care apprenticeships, supported housing apprenticeships and higher specialised apprenticeships. This could potentially be via a brokered service or framework/dynamic purchasing system. Keywords: development, education, learning , training , apprenticeship , Apprentice