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Apprenticeship Delivery Services

BANK OF ENGLAND

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13 Mar 2025 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has completed the procurement process for "Apprenticeship Delivery Services" in the Education and training services category. The contract, based in England, United Kingdom, started on 13th January 2025 and will run until 12th January 2031, with a contract value of £320,000. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract was awarded to BPP Professional Education Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), on 15th January 2025.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses focused on educational and training services, especially SMEs looking to expand their footprint. The long-term nature of the contract, spanning six years, offers steady revenue potential with the flexibility of being funded via the Bank's apprenticeship levy. Businesses specialising in vocational training and capable of delivering comprehensive apprenticeship programs would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The procurement was designed to encourage SME participation, offering an avenue for smaller businesses to engage with large, prestigious clients like the Bank of England.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeship Delivery Services

Notice Description

To provide Apprenticeship Delivery Services. The length of the contract is set out as 3 years + optional 3 years. This maximum contract value is awarded on a no commitment basis and is payable via the Bank's apprenticeship levy (the Bank is not invoiced directly for these services).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0efe6724-1444-4b20-b995-100526514d5f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26ff2a8a-7ae6-401c-990a-0176245cade0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 12 Jan 2031 Over 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
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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