There are currently 75 approved Spokes within the Academy network. The next round of EOI's is now open and will close on the 12th February 2010. Applying organisations will be informed of the outcome of their application by email by the 26th February 2010. Subsequent rounds will close on the following dates:
14th May 2010
13th August 2010
12th November 2010
If any applications are received after the closing date they will automatically go forward to the next round. You can apply for membership in any region you feel you have the capability to deliver in, regardless of where your organisation is based. If you are applying for more than one region, you can complete a single application form.
There is also a link below to a flow chart that summarises the training provider journey into the Regional Logistics Academy (RLA).
Spoke Expression of Interest Application Form
Spoke EOI Assessment Tool
Spoke Expression of interest tender flow chart (PDF doc, 67KB)
The following Logistics Academy documents can also be downloaded:
The Logistics Academy Skills Training Charter
The Logistics Academy Charter Standards
Logistics Academy Development Planning Guidance
Logistics Academy Referal Process MOU
Hub Pricing Structure
The agreed membership fees are as follows:
| Spoke Provider Size |
Joining Fee |
Annual Membership Fee |
| Provider less than £250,000 turnover* |
£500 |
£750 |
| Provider over £250,000 and under £10 million turnover* |
£500 |
£1,500 |
| Provider over £10 million turnover* |
£500 |
£2,500 |
Note: This fee is payable for each Hub application e.g. a provider with a turnover of £5 million applying in the EM, SW and Y&H will be £4,500. The turnover amount is in relation to the whole organisation.
* Please note that turnover refers to the turnover of the whole applicant organisation, not just the turnover of the Logistics Dept of a college or a provider regional office.
