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SCC0148IB

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Jun 2025 at 14:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has completed the procurement process to award contracts for apprenticeship training services, classified under CPV code 80530000, within the vocational training industry. The procurement, conducted through selective call-offs from the YPO and CCS Dynamic Purchasing Systems frameworks, culminated on 12th June 2025, with contracts active from 13th June 2025 to 13th June 2028. The Council, located in Ipswich, England, focused on supporting its early careers strategy through this tender. The successful supplier, Education & Skills Training and Development, was awarded a contract valued at £135,000, with Isla Bliss as the primary contact point for Suffolk County Council.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in vocational training, particularly those who specialise in apprenticeship services and are aligned with public sector requirements. As the procurement process emphasised quality, value for money, and alignment with learner needs, companies proficient in delivering comprehensive and adaptable training solutions are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The process encourages participation from SMEs and with specific sector challenges, providing an environment conducive to fostering long-term business relationships with public sector organisations like Suffolk County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCC0148IB

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58cee30d-0220-45cc-8c1e-7340974406e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/933c5f8b-6179-4f28-b3fc-4aa2c2435a6d
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jun 2025 - 13 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
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

EDUCATION & SKILLS TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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