The ESFA has announced the opportunity for additional providers to submit a request for a standalone traineeship contract to deliver traineeships to 16 to 18-year-olds. The new contracts are each worth up to £300,000 per provider and are on standard terms, subject to meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria and 16 to 18 Market Entry request form are available here. The application window closes at 17.00 on 22 October 2021.