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14 Oct 2025 at 14:17

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15 Jul 2024 at 16:38

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27 Sep 2022 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of CIPS4" involves the Crown Commercial Service as the buying organisation and focuses on delivering training services across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and several international regions. The contract was valued at £90,000 and initiated through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage for this project is complete, with the contract period initially set from 1st August 2022 to 31st August 2026. Key delivery areas spanned diverse regions such as Europe, Asia, and the Americas, showcasing the broad geographical scope of this tender.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services. The project's broad international reach suggests that companies with a robust infrastructure for delivering educational programmes globally would be particularly well-suited to compete. Although the opportunity has been awarded, understanding the framework and process can assist enterprises in positioning for similar contracts in the future. Furthermore, engagement with the Crown Commercial Service, a pivotal government procurement organisation, can facilitate growth by enhancing credibility and providing a pathway to more extensive government contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of CIPS4

Notice Description

Provision of CIPS4

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d1e439b-f149-4a10-89e3-f119093435b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a090345-3c96-4023-b54f-bcaf9d0842ae
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2026 4-5 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
Crown Commercial Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIPS Corporate Services Limited

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