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Excel for Trainees 2025

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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05 Aug 2025 at 10:15

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Summary of the contracting process

This contracting process, titled "Excel for Trainees 2025," was conducted by the National Audit Office, based in London, England. It falls under the "Staff training services" industry category and commenced its contract period on 14th July 2025, concluding on 1st July 2026. The procurement method used was competitive quotation below the threshold, reflecting its limited nature in terms of competitive scope. The award stage of this procurement was reached by 1st July 2025, with the contract value set at GBP 18,000. The postal code for delivery is SW1W 9SP, highlighting its London-centric operations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs looking to provide specialised training services tailored to staff development needs. The awarded contract to ALPHA CONSOLIDATED TRAINING LIMITED underscores the prospect for similar companies to engage in governmental or large organisational procurements. Businesses with expertise in developing training modules, particularly those focused on Excel proficiency, would be well-suited to compete in future procurement processes of this nature, fostering business growth through valuable governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Excel for Trainees 2025

Notice Description

Excel for 2025 intake of trainees

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09995887-a206-4828-848c-4e4a6861594d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a46575b6-4449-4bea-9117-8b36f69c5706
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 1 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALPHA CONSOLIDATED TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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