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Provision of Electrical Safety Training - UPS & Battery Safety Awareness

FCDO SERVICES

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02 Sep 2025 at 10:23

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17 Sep 2024 at 07:16

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the provision of Electrical Safety Training, focusing on UPS and Battery Safety Awareness, is led by FCDO Services, a government organisation based in Milton Keynes, England. The procurement falls under the industry category of Training Services (CPV category 80500000) and involves the competitive quotation method, which is below a certain threshold, indicating a limited procurement process. The tender reached completion, with key dates including the award date on 3rd May 2024 and a contract period spanning from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2027. The training services will be delivered to the postal code area MK19 7BH.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), with Carter Sullivan Learning Limited, an SME, being the awarded supplier. Businesses specialising in training services, especially those with expertise in electrical safety and battery management, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The estimated contract value of £110,000 provides a substantial financial incentive and presents opportunities for engagement in a project with a potential for extensions.

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Notice Title

Provision of Electrical Safety Training - UPS & Battery Safety Awareness

Notice Description

Provision of Electrical Safety Training - UPS & Battery Safety Awareness

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-351e9bcf-1bfb-484d-82b5-ced72b059024
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a1d372e-7806-4252-bbbc-e111e9a73e3c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 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
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
Regina Cliff-Afemari
Contact Email
regina.cliff-afemari@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
019087451417

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARTER SULLIVAN LEARNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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