Provision of Apprenticeship qualifications, Ref CAF133/17

Cafcass has been recruiting apprentices via a preferred apprenticeship provider since 2013, the contract for which has now expired. Cafcass is committed to continuing to support the recruitment of apprentices and to expend our apprenticeship programme further. In advance of the Apprenticeship Levy, due to come into effect from April 2017, Cafcass is seeking a sole apprenticeship provider that can deliver successful apprenticeships to new recruits and existing members of our workforce. We are seeking to partner with an organisation to give national coverage across our office locations in England to provide support, training and assessments for apprenticeship roles. We are seeking a provider from the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers and one which can deliver apprenticeships adhering to apprenticeship standards To be eligible to bid for this provision. Apprenticeship training for apprenticeships that start on 1 May 2017, or after, organisations must be listed on the register of apprenticeship training providers (RoATP). Cafcass are also looking for a provider who can provide the arrangements Nationally.