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Apprenticeship Training Services for Accountancy or Taxation Professional Level 7 (Lot 27)

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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15 Jan 2026 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has awarded a contract for Apprenticeship Training Services for Accountancy or Taxation Professional Level 7 under the YPO framework 1086. The procurement process followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement and is now complete. The awarded contract, valued at £250,000, commenced on 6th October 2025 and will continue until 5th October 2028. The services, classified under the training industry category (CPV: 80500000), are to be delivered in Birmingham, with the procurement process reaching the award stage as of 1st October 2025.

This tender provides an excellent growth opportunity for businesses involved in professional training services, specifically targeting SMEs and VCSEs. With the project taking place over three years, businesses specialising in apprenticeship training for accountancy or taxation professionals will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. The successful bid was secured by Cipfa Business Ltd., highlighting that SMEs are competitive candidates for such contracts awarded through framework agreements.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeship Training Services for Accountancy or Taxation Professional Level 7 (Lot 27)

Notice Description

Provision of apprenticeship training services for Accountancy or Taxation Professional Level 7 (lot 27) apprenticeship standards. This contract has been awarded under YPO framework 1086.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18dae9a0-d212-4450-9501-9bfa370195cf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eee84415-7c42-4557-a3a7-d4fc5ff5f104
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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIPFA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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