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SCC0146IB

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Apr 2026 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has recently completed the procurement of vocational training services, awarding the contract to Suffolk New College through a direct award from a framework agreement. This procurement process falls under the industry category of vocational training services and is located in Ipswich, England, with the contract period spanning from 26 January 2026 to 26 January 2029. The award, tagged under the 'award' stage, was published on 21 April 2026, with a contract value of £287,000 GBP and a minimum value of £14,000 GBP. The buying organisation and key contact for the tender process is Vicky Archer from Suffolk County Council.

This direct award tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in vocational training services and those equipped to deliver apprenticeship programmes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially suited to engage due to the selective procurement method utilised, which involves call-offs from a framework agreement. The established connection with Suffolk New College also indicates potential collaborative opportunities for businesses aiming to expand their training services footprint within the region.

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Notice Title

SCC0146IB

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council has awarded apprenticeship training services to Suffolk New College via a direct award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-22417cbf-fa4d-4dd8-99fe-efdb94694bd3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea79683c-373a-4921-807c-2f394bef2ac9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£287,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£287,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2029 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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SUFFOLK NEW COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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