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CBC-1879-T-TH Business Analyst and Improvement Specialist/Leader Apprenticeships - AWARD

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council, based in Priory House, Bedfordshire, has awarded a contract to PMI for the delivery of Business Analyst and Improvement Specialist/Leader Apprenticeships. The tender falls under the "Specialist training services" category and encompasses several additional classifications such as training facilities and management training services. The contract period spans from 16th March 2026 to 15th March 2031, covering various locations including the United Kingdom and Europe. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the contract valued at £156,000 and the award published on 24th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and development programmes, particularly those with expertise in business analysis and improvement strategies. Companies in the educational sector, especially those equipped to provide comprehensive apprenticeship programmes, may benefit from collaboration with government bodies like Central Bedfordshire Council. Despite the process having already reached award status, the successful execution of this contract could bolster the reputation of PMI and potentially open doors for further public sector contracts in similar specialist training areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1879-T-TH Business Analyst and Improvement Specialist/Leader Apprenticeships - AWARD

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council has appointed PMI to carry out Business Analyst and Improvement Specialist/Leader Apprenticeships.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b69b539c-095c-4eae-9b6c-f88c2b881ab4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80520000 - Training facilities

80521000 - Training programme services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

80531100 - Industrial training services

80531200 - Technical training services

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£156,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PMI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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