Award

The Provision of Apprenticeship Training for Level 4 PR & Communications

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Award

09 Oct 2025 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service acting on behalf of the Cabinet Office for the "Provision of Apprenticeship Training for Level 4 PR & Communications" under the services industry category. The contract, valued at £1,650,000, was awarded to JGA LIMITED via a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, covering regions across the United Kingdom including North East, North West, and London, spans from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028. The current procurement stage is the award, with the process reaching completion on 9 October 2025.

This opportunity provides significant growth prospects for companies specialising in training programme services, particularly those classed as SMEs, given the contract's alignment with SME suitability. By capitalising on a framework agreement, businesses with expertise in apprenticeship training and a strong foundation in public relations and communications could leverage this tender to expand their service portfolios across multiple UK regions. Such enterprises would benefit from establishing a partnership with the esteemed Crown Commercial Service, bolstering both industry reputation and client base.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Apprenticeship Training for Level 4 PR & Communications

Notice Description

The provision of apprenticeship training for Level 4 PR & Communications for Government Communication Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10a3c4e2-fe25-4440-b122-9c3836c03671
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60b36cbd-9d96-420b-a889-79964d0601da
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 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
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
Post Town
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JGA

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