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The Provision of Civil Service Career Launch Apprenticeship Training and Related

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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30 Oct 2025 at 13:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office, acting through the Crown Commercial Service, has completed a selective procurement process for the provision of Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeships Training and related services. This opportunity was made available via the Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Marketplace, targeting Civil Service departments across the United Kingdom, with key locations in the West Midlands and London. The procurement falls under the 'Training programme services' category with a total contract value of £420,750. The contract, awarded to MERCURY TRAINING SERVICES LTD, spans from 27th October 2025 to 26th October 2027, with the contract award date being 20th October 2025.

This procurement represents a significant business growth prospect for training service providers specializing in apprenticeship programmes. SMEs, such as MERCURY TRAINING SERVICES LTD, were particularly well-suited for this contract due to the procurement method employed, which allowed suppliers to be chosen through a dynamic purchasing system. Businesses offering innovative training solutions and capable of servicing multiple locations, particularly within the UK, are positioned to benefit from opportunities like this within the public sector, fostering broader engagement with government departments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Civil Service Career Launch Apprenticeship Training and Related

Notice Description

The Cabinet Office (the Authority) is looking for up to 3 suppliers to deliver Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeships Training and Related Services through Crown Commercial Services Dynamic marketplace (DMP) to Contracting Authorities (Civil Service departments) under this contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47b8656a-f7cd-419e-8d3c-c8543ca51ee4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a11f3566-0d5a-4043-bb7a-1dd33307018d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£420,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£420,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2027 1-2 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERCURY TRAINING SERVICES

Further Information

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