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SCC0143IB

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Jun 2025 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has completed the procurement process for providing apprenticeship training services, which was conducted through established public sector frameworks, specifically the YPO and CCS Dynamic Purchasing Systems. The contract, valued at £330,000, was awarded to the University of Exeter, a large-scale supplier. The procurement utilised a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement, with an emphasis on delivering vocational training services in alignment with the Council’s early careers strategy. The award for this tender was made on 18th May 2025, and the contract period spans from 19th May 2025 to 19th May 2027. The service will be delivered in Ipswich, postcode IP12BX, focusing on the vocational training services industry, specifically targeting organisations aligned with voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in providing vocational training services, particularly those capable of aligning with public sector frameworks. Organisations like large educational institutions or specialised training providers can benefit from such contracts by expanding their service offerings and strengthening regional partnerships. The alignment with Suffolk County Council’s early careers strategy offers a strategic platform for businesses focusing on long-term skill development and regional employment growth. Firms adept in meeting stringent quality, value for money, and learner-focused criteria are well-placed to leverage this and similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

SCC0143IB

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council has awarded apprenticeship training contracts through established public sector frameworks, specifically the YPO and CCS Dynamic Purchasing Systems. Learning providers submitted bids which were filtered based on the Council's service requirements. These bids were then evaluated against pre-defined criteria including quality of provision, value for money, and alignment with learner needs. The successful providers demonstrated the best overall fit for delivering apprenticeship training to support the Council's early careers strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f390480-1586-4507-ac67-2f268f4cd974
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49f37544-f530-462f-9912-e92c174730ac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 19 May 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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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