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HR - DESNZ - Apprenticeship Schemes

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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18 Sep 2025 at 13:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ has concluded with an award for the "HR - DESNZ - Apprenticeship Schemes" contract. This initiative, classified under the "Education and training services" industry category, was aimed at procuring a provider to deliver apprenticeship training services. Covering Level 3 HR Support and Level 5 People Professional apprenticeship standards, the procurement followed a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £53,000, is set to run from 20th August 2025 to 20th August 2027. While the services will cater to various regions including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and beyond, the buyer's office is located at Polaris House in Swindon, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for further business growth, particularly for SMEs. It suits businesses well-versed in apprenticeship training and familiar with standards approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. Such enterprises can leverage this opportunity to expand their service portfolio and enhance their market presence across the specified geographical areas. With the procurement stage at the award phase, Babington Business College Limited has been selected as the supplier, providing insights into the competitive landscape and highlighting potential collaborative opportunities for companies with similar capacities and expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR - DESNZ - Apprenticeship Schemes

Notice Description

***This is not a call for competition, This has been awarded under the CCS Framework RM6102 via a Rapid Award** We are procuring a provider to deliver apprenticeship training services for the Level 3 HR Support and Level 5 People Professional apprenticeship standards. The provider would need to deliver the programme within the remits of the apprenticeship standards approved for delivery by Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE). Below are the standards; - Level 3 HR Support - Level 5 People Professional

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16139e56-d89c-4275-bc94-2c7dcd396e81
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9fef7f0-3b75-417c-8581-e04189c2a079
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, 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
£53,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2025 - 20 Aug 2027 2-3 years
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
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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