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31 Jul 2026 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has executed a contract with LDN Apprenticeships Ltd for apprenticeship training services, under a project titled "SCC0177VA". The procurement falls under the industry category of vocational training services (CPV 80530000) and uses the selective procurement method via a call-off from the YPO Framework. The tendering process, which was concluded on 31st July 2026, selected LDN Apprenticeships Ltd based on the Council's pre-defined criteria including quality and value for money, with the contract running from 1st August 2026 to 30th July 2028. This procurement stage is marked as complete and the services are to be delivered in Ipswich, England (postcode IP1 2BX).

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the vocational training sector, providing them a platform to engage with Suffolk County Council's early careers strategy. It particularly suits SMEs and social enterprises (VCSEs), highlighting an inclination towards inclusive business practices. Companies capable of aligning with public sector requirements and demonstrating strong value propositions stand well positioned to benefit from similar tenders. Leveraging a framework agreement like the YPO can streamline the process for suppliers looking to enter or expand their engagement with public sector contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SCC0177VA

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council has awarded apprenticeship training services to [LDN Apprenticeship Ltd] through established public sector frameworks, specifically the YPO Framework. Learning providers submitted bids which were filtered based on the Council's service requirements. These bids were then evaluated against pre-defined criteria including quality of provision, value for money, and alignment with learner needs. The successful provider demonstrated the best overall fit for delivering apprenticeship training to support the Council's early careers strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ef044bb-9594-41ed-861f-ddceab651f36
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c790208d-9c64-40c8-a2bf-34cd5e4372d3
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

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2028 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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LDN APPRENTICESHIPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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