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GB-Sheffield: Study Aids & Exams

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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10 Sep 2025 at 13:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank Plc, a development bank wholly owned by the HM Government, has recently completed a tender process for the provision of study aids and exams tailored to professional qualifications, specifically CFA and CIPM. This procurement, classified under 'Education and training services' (CPV code 80000000), was managed by BIP Solutions Limited, with its registered office in Sheffield. The location of service delivery is identified as Yorkshire and the Humber, UK. The contracting process commenced with the tender period ending on 5th September 2025, followed by the contract award on 17th June 2025. The contract duration is planned from 18th June 2025 to 17th June 2028, with a total contract value of £90,000. The procurement method for this contract is noted as 'Other - Not Specified'.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large-scale organisations within the education and training sector to engage with public procurement contracts that focus on professional qualifications. While the buyer's leaning does not particularly favour small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses with capacity and experience in providing educational resources and examination services are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Given the involvement of the CFA Institute as the supplier, companies with established credentials in aligning their services with professional standards would find this contract particularly relevant for expanding their market presence and showcasing their expertise in the delivery of educational services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Study Aids & Exams

Notice Description

Provision of study aids and exams for professional qualification as designated CFA and CIPM Additional information: British Business Bank Plc, registered in England and Wales, registration number 08616013, registered office Steel City House, West Street, Sheffield, S1 2GQ, a development bank wholly owned by the HM Government. It and its subsidiaries are not banking institutions and do not operate as such. With the exception of BBB Investment Services Limited they are not authorised or regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority or the Financial Conduct Authority. BBB Investment Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. A complete legal structure chart for the group can be found at www.british-business-bank.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4da6ff72-ce39-4c53-b94d-b2a0c9ef64f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f13d98e-72d4-4458-95f0-89458267eb72
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Not Specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2025 - 17 Jun 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
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2GQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CFA INSTITUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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