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GB-St. Helens: Employment Support Programme

TORUS GROUP

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15 Apr 2025 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

Torus Group, a buying organisation located in St. Helens, UK, has completed the procurement process for the Employment Support Programme. This programme falls under the industry category of training services (CPV 80500000) and is aimed at delivering services in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, which has reached the award stage, had its tender period end on 17th March 2025 and contracts commenced on 23rd March 2025. The total value of the contract is £30,000 GBP, running until 10th October 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for large organisations and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were not specifically targeted for this contract. Agent Academy (CIC), a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, suggesting that businesses with substantial resources and experience in delivering comprehensive training services are well-suited to compete for such procurement opportunities. This programme is likely to foster business development through the provision of critical employment support services in the region, enabling the winning supplier to enhance its market presence and reputation.

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Notice Title

GB-St. Helens: Employment Support Programme

Notice Description

Employment Support Programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-526fd6ca-a87d-4808-87e7-fc6812ce2e76
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d22b1276-141e-4b84-9959-7b5a6c7dda44
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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2025 - 10 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORUS GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST. HELENS
Postcode
WA9 1LD
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGENT ACADEMY (CIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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