Framework for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Providers

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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. Lot 1: Agriculture, Environment & Animal Care Level 2 - 5 Level 2 Countryside Worker and/or Level 2 Horticulture or Landscape Operative Lot 2: Business & Administration Corporate (A) Level 2 to 5 Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor, Level 4 Associate Project Manager, Level 5 Operations Departmental Manager Lot 3: Business & Administration Corporate (B) Level 2 to 5 Level 3 Improvement Technician, Level 4 Improvement Practitioner, Level 5 Improvement Specialist Lot 4: Business & Administration Corporate Level 6+ Level 6 Chartered Manager, Level 7 Senior Leader Lot 5: Business and Administration for Schools Level 2 to 5 Level 5 Operations/Departmental Manager Lot 6: Business and Administration for Schools Level 6+ Level 6 Chartered Manager for School Business Professionals and/or Level 7 Senior Leader -and Management and/or Level 7 Senior Leader Lot 7: Care Services Level 2 - 5 Level 5 Leader in Adult Care Lot 8: Care Services Level 6+ Level 6 Social Worker Lot 9: Catering and Hospitality Level 2 - 5 Level 2 Production Chef, Level 3 Senior Production Chef Lot 10: Construction Level 2 - 5 Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician Lot 11: Construction Level 6+ Level 6 Civil Engineer Lot 12: Digital Level 2 - 5 Level 3 Data Technician, Level 4 Data Analyst, Level 4 IS Business Analyst, Level 3Information Communications Technician Lot 13: Digital Level 6+ Degree level digital Apprenticeships Lot 14: Education and Childcare Level 2 - 5 Level 3 Teaching Assistant Lot 15: Education and Childcare Level 6+ Level 6 Teacher Lot 16: Health and Science Level 6+ Level 6 Registered Nurse and/or Level 6 Occupational Therapist Lot 17: Legal Finance and Accounting Level 2 - 5 Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant, Level 3 Assistant Accountant, Level 4 Professional Accounting and Taxation