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03 Jul 2026 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Cambridgeshire County Council, for the provision of Accountancy and/or Taxation Professional Level 7 apprenticeships, concluded successfully with the awarding of the contract. This contract, classified under the education and training services industry category (CPV: 80000000), will cater to the delivery of such services across CCC. Located in Huntingdon with postal code PE28 4YE, the purchasing entity aimed to acquire up to six apprenticeships through a selective method called a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was active as of 19th July 2022, with the contract commencing on 1st September 2022 and scheduled to conclude by 21st December 2025. The procurement was part of a completed stage with an award value of £126,000 to CIPFA BUSINESS LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in London.

This tender offers business growth opportunities as it underscores the significant role of education and training services providers in public tenders. Companies engaged in delivering specialised educational and vocational training, particularly those that support SME and VCSE suitability, are well positioned to benefit from similar opportunities. The contract opens prospects for businesses capable of aligning their services with governmental framework agreements, suggesting that future tenders may favour those familiar with structured and collaborative bidding processes in the public sector. Such opportunities affirm the potential for education service providers to expand their footprint by participating in publicly funded projects.

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Notice Title

Accountancy and/or Taxation Professional Level 7 (2022)

Notice Description

Provision of up to 6 x Accountancy and/or Taxation Professional Level 7 apprenticeships across CCC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-371bb07f-bc3c-4290-9d0d-7ae43f738570
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/403bbc6a-2503-47d4-80f0-024c581de923
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£126,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 21 Dec 2025 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIPFA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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