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SCC0149IB

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Aug 2025 at 10:32

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has recently completed a procurement process for vocational training services, awarding the contract to BPP University Limited. This process was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement established with the YPO procurement service. The award falls under the category of vocational training services, with the contract valued at £270,000. This initiative is part of the Council's strategy to support early careers, taking place in Ipswich, England, with the contract period spanning from 21st July 2025 to 21st July 2028. The procurement process stage is currently marked as award, with key dates such as the tender period ending on 20th July 2025.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for growth in the vocational training sector, particularly for businesses specialising in apprenticeship services. The selective procurement approach through an established framework suggests that businesses with demonstrable capabilities to meet predefined criteria such as quality, value for money, and alignment with learner needs would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the Council recognises their suitability in providing these services. The contract supports the Council’s commitment to enriching early career strategies, offering substantial growth prospects for engaged service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCC0149IB

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council has awarded apprenticeship training services to BPP University Limited through established public sector frameworks, specifically the YPO procurement service. 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 provider demonstrated the best overall fit for delivering apprenticeship training to support the Council's early careers strategy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7db7f5d8-eb08-4f48-b807-0a81846e86d6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2028 3-4 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
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

BPP UNIVERSITY

Further Information

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