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Apprenticeships

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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03 Jul 2025 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department has completed the contracting process under the tender titled "Apprenticeships," focused on providing a range of HR apprenticeship support. This procurement falls under the industry category of training services and is located in the North West of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 1 April 2025 to 30 April 2027, with the award stage completed as of 3 July 2025. The awarded contract holds a value of £132,500.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in training services, particularly those with expertise in HR apprenticeship programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in such procurements due to the suitability criteria. The successful supplier, Babbington Business College Ltd, indicates that businesses with a strong focus on training and educational services can find lucrative opportunities through similar tenders. Engaging in such projects not only broadens market reach but also enhances a company's credentials and experience in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeships

Notice Description

Range of HR apprenticeship support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35d956b9-0282-4bb3-9aef-b1c7d4d5468b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12fc6aa9-6d00-4229-b4fc-8ccda1dbcd98
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£132,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£132,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 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
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
Stephen Newton
Contact Email
stephen.newton@governmentlegal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BABBINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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