City of Sunderland College trading as Education Partnership North East ("EPNE") wishes to establish a framework agreement of suitable providers to deliver training and education on its behalf in England for the academic year 2019/20. EPNE is a dynamic partnership of 3 colleges - Sunderland College, Hartlepool Sixth Form and Northumberland College. Our catchment area spans from the Scottish borders to the Tees Valley. With a student population with over 21 000 students and a 1 100 plus workforce.The framework agreement is divided into 4 lots and providers should clearly state which lot they are bidding for in their proposal. Providers can bid for individual or all lots. Lot 1: 16 - 18 Class Based Study Programme including Prince’s Trust Lot 2: Adult Class Based Community and Employment Pathway Lot 3: Levy Apprenticeships

EPNE wishes to procure the end to end delivery of High Quality 16-18 Study Programme including Princes Trust provision, in the areas outlined above working in partnership with up to 6 community based organisations who share the partnership’s vision and values. Partners must be able to deliver the Services within the wards of Sunderland, Northumberland & Tees Valley

EPNE wish to procure the end to end delivery of High Quality 19+ Adult Education Budget Classroom Community Based Provision which meets the needs of local communities in Sunderland working in partnership with up to 3 organisations who share the partnership’s vision and values.

EPNE wishes to procure High Quality Apprenticeship provision with up to 1 Partner who shares the partnership’s vision and values & can deliver the required services in the North East of England