Youth education services

Tender description

Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) (The “Authority”) wishes to invite tenders for the supply of services in respect of an apprenticeship service. It is envisaged that this service will work with employers to promote apprenticeships and provide ongoing support. There is a need to help businesses develop a more detailed understanding of the positive impact apprenticeship schemes can have on business and wider business growth. It is envisaged that this service will work with employers to promote apprenticeships and provide ongoing support. There is a need to help businesses develop a more detailed understanding of the positive impact apprenticeship schemes can have on business and wider business growth. In doing so, the service will work to provide practical examples of how employers have overcome barriers and explain how apprenticeships can be designed around the skill needs of the business. There will be a focus on working with existing educational establishments that are supporting young people and local businesses. The service will shape its programme of activity so as to directly support business, schools and potential apprentices to actively engage in apprenticeship programmes and support them to understand the benefits of doing so. As part of this, the service will operate across sectors vital to the further growth of the Greater Cambridge economy and demonstrate the benefits apprenticeships offer in supporting access to work, training and social mobility therefore demonstrating what an important role apprenticeships play in supporting continued economic growth.