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COV - Apprenticeship Training for Operations Manager

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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Award

03 Feb 2025 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council has awarded a contract for "Apprenticeship Training for Operations Manager" under the industry category of Education and Training Services. The direct award was made to the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives and Senior Managers (SOLACE) through a call-off from the YPO apprenticeship framework. This award notice marks the completion of the tender process. The contract, valued at £72,000, commenced on 1st May 2025 and will conclude on 30th April 2027. The training services will be delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with key dates including the award on 28th January 2025 and publication of the award notice on 3rd February 2025.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those experienced in delivering apprenticeship programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can expand their portfolio and increase their market presence through strategic partnerships with local councils.

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Notice Title

COV - Apprenticeship Training for Operations Manager

Notice Description

Please note this is a contract award notice. A direct award has been made to SOLACE against the YPO apprenticeship framework for the Operations Manager standard.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15551d08-2d76-4741-8e9c-5d1db3e4a8cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99387e51-d7ac-4501-8967-0689cb43bb86
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, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 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
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Shain Akhtar
Contact Email
shain.akhtar@coventry.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02476978587

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIETY OF LOCAL AUTHORITY CHIEF EXECUTIVES AND SENIOR MANAGERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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