UK Training Industry Press Releases

HCUK are inviting initial expressions of interest from organisations willing and able to commence immediate delivery of Apprenticeships for the 16-24 age group across all regions of England in the following sectors: 

• Information, Communication & Technology
• Leisure, Travel & Tourism
• Engineering & Manufacturing Technologies

We recognise that there is no easy way to achieve the ambitious Apprenticeship targets set by the Government and are looking to partner with innovative organisations with a passion and ability for engaging young people into sustainable employment.

If you can provide excellence and innovation in these key areas - or if you have a successful formula for quality and sustainable delivery in other sectors or vocations - then we want to hear from you.

HCUK (Hull College Group) are a prominent and successful group of colleges and one of the UK's leading providers of apprenticeships and work based learning solutions with an annual budget of circa £70m. We deliver a significant proportion of our services through our Preferred Supplier Network. We have clear and ambitious plans to grow our share of the market and are therefore looking to increase this network. As an Ofsted Outstanding organisation, at HCUK we believe first and foremost in providing at all times an excellent experience for our customers. Our mission is "to inspire and enable outstanding life changing education & training". We are also driven by the real need to deliver value for money and we are constantly seeking new and innovative ways to deliver apprenticeship solutions - particularly so during the current economic climate. HCUK are fully committed to developing long-term relationships with our Preferred Supplier Network. You would be supported by our team of professionals who are dedicated specifically to address collaboratively the challenges facing the Apprenticeship market - your success is our success. We enjoy nothing more than seeing good ideas and quality organisations prospering in a tight and competitive market.

If you are interested in delivering this provision on behalf of HCUK please visit our tender website:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hull-college

Procurement Timeline

29th November - Invitation to Tender opened

9th December 5pm - Initial Expressions of Interest closed

16th December - Initial response provided to all applicants

16th December - 6^th January 5pm - Short-listed organisations invited to prepare and submit due diligence documentation - Deadline 5pm January 6th 2012

9th January - 13th January - HCUK review panel

w/c 16th January - Preferred Suppliers notified

w/c 23rd January - Post tender discussions and contract award

Benefits for organisations partnering with HCUK

• Commercial terms which reward excellent performance
• Access to business processes that support and promote excellent performance
• Working with an OFSTED "outstanding" organisation
• Keep your own brand and independence
• The security of cash flow and contract duration (subject to SFA allocation settlements)
• Operational support through a dedicated HCUK Account Manager
• Collaborative strength of the whole HCUK Supply chain network in the Market
• Support, guidance and encouragement
• HCUK will offer support to our Partners, as needed, to build capacity and success