Award

Trailblazers Managing Agent

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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Award

28 Aug 2025 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council recently conducted a procurement process to directly award the contract for the "Trailblazers Managing Agent" under the industry category of training services. The contract was awarded to Volition-Leeds, with the procurement process concluded on 28th August 2025. The contract is valued at £80,000 and encompasses a service period from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2026 in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement was executed via a direct award method, showcasing a streamlined and efficient selection process that aligns with the council's immediate service requirements.

This tender offers considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training and development services, particularly those that seek to engage with public sector organisations. Although the contract was not explicitly targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale service providers with the capability to deliver in the specified region may find similar opportunities in future tenders. This engagement highlights the importance for businesses to establish a robust connection with local government authorities to enhance their service portfolio and gain competitive advantage in public procurement arenas.

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Notice Title

Trailblazers Managing Agent

Notice Description

Direct Award for Trailblazers Managing Agent

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3bb594-3593-40a2-a269-c12b3e98a874
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLITION-LEEDS

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