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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "TIS0855 Finance/Accounts Apprenticeship L2 & L3" has been completed. The buying organisation, The Insolvency Service, located in London, England, has awarded the contract to Kaplan Financial. This contract, valued at £260,000, falls under the industry category of Adult and other education services. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on 16th February 2026 and will end on 15th March 2029. Key dates include the tender period's closure on 19th January 2026 and the award announcement on 22nd April 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in education services, particularly those capable of providing finance/accounts apprenticeships at Levels 2 and 3. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are noted to be suitable for this contract, which encourages strategic partnerships and expansion in the educational sector. Organisations looking to enhance their service portfolio with government contracts or those aiming to establish footholds in educational service frameworks would find this project advantageous. The involvement with a reputable organisation like Kaplan Financial underscores the potential for collaboration and sector growth.

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Notice Title

TIS0855 Finance/Accounts Apprenticeship L2 & L3 TIS0855

Notice Description

Finance/Accounts Apprenticeship L2 & L3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07ac8d94-f534-465b-b202-695fd83e64eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76ad83a0-688d-47a9-a6ec-46568fcf3819
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 2HT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAPLAN FINANCIAL

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