YPO has created a framework that gives you the ability to procure all apprenticeship standards, end point assessment and associated training in a variety of ways. Follow the link to search and procure apprenticeship standards.
The framework gives contracting authorities access to both regional and national providers.
The framework is structured into three tiers:
• Regions
• Routes
• Standards
YPO has created a solution that will be flexible and allow for new standards and providers to be added on a quarterly basis. We’ve created a four year timetable to give both providers and contracting authorities an understanding of the YPO activity timeline for this framework. This document can be seen under the 'framework documents' tab.
Documents
The framework documents are all available to download from the 'framework documents' tab above. Please sign in to download; the specification, standard lot breakdown, terms and conditions, call off terms and conditions and order form.
Contracting authority call-off period
We haven’t set a minimum or maximum length for any call-offs created by contracting authorities. Contracting authorities can create an agreed call-off based on the term they believe will suit their requirements.
Value of the framework
The apprenticeship market place is constantly changing due to the changes in the apprenticeship levy. The spend in this area is difficult to predict due to the market conditions, and is anticipated to be between approximately £100m and £8Bn across apprenticeships and associated training.
Contracting authorities can carry out a direct award or further competition through the framework. Please see the 'framework documents' tab for guidance and template documents. Individual pricing and standard specifications can be requested from YPO at [email protected].
Framework terms and conditions
YPO has agreed a set of framework terms and conditions; these are between YPO and the provider. These framework terms and conditions can not be amended by with the contracting authority or the provider.
To supplement the framework terms and conditions, YPO has created call-off terms and conditions for contracting authorities to put in place with the provider. The call-off terms and conditions can be utilised to ensure they fit your requirements and if both parties agree, they can be amended to support the delivery of the service. Once the call-off terms and conditions are completed you will need to complete the order form to finalise your agreements and requirements with the provider. The order form is for the contracting authority and provider to tell the story of the service they require.
The contracting authority and provider are required to both sign the call-off terms and conditions and advise YPO of the award.
Please note that if you are completing the direct award or further competition process online, the call-off terms and conditions and order form can be done electronically and the process is much quicker and easier. The documents can be downloaded from the 'framework documents' tab above.
Providers
We’ve created a framework that engages on a regular basis with the market, with the aim of developing the supply base to ensure successful delivery of apprenticeships within the public sector. Providers can bid for the framework on a quarterly basis and all tender documentation can be found at www.tendering.ypo.co.uk.
Each provider has been asked to advise which out of the three services they can deliver, this information can be found under each standard listed on the YPO website. YPO created an over-arching specification that providers must deliver against when delivering an apprenticeship standard, end point assessments or associated training. The full specification can be downloaded from the Framework Documents tab at the top.
The over-arching specification is then supported by the individual specifications for each standard - the specifications are mainly the requirements of the standard. This information can be viewed on each individual standard here. There is flexibility within this framework for successful providers to add standards on a regular basis offering a wider range for CAs to call-off.
YPO's apprenticeship team can support you through your procurement. Contact us at [email protected].