Award

Apprenticeship Training for Administrative and Customer Service.

HOME OFFICE

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Award

31 Jul 2025 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Home Office involves a contract for delivering Apprenticeship Training for Administrative and Customer Service, classified under specialist training services (CPV code: 80510000). With a total value of £2,290,000, the contract was awarded to Babington Business College Ltd on 2 June 2025, following a direct award method. The contract is set to run from 2 June 2025 to 1 June 2028, covering multiple locations across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, East of England, and London, among others. While the tender period concluded on 30 May 2025, the award was published on 31 July 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on professional training services, especially those targeting public sector contracts. SMEs might find this type of contract particularly beneficial, as it aligns with the suitability criteria of the procurement, favouring small to medium-sized enterprises. Engaging in a collaboration with governmental bodies like the Home Office not only offers financial benefits but also enhances the reputation and exposure of businesses capable of delivering high-quality training services. Larger training organisations, given the size and scope of the contract, would also be well-positioned to compete effectively in this arena.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeship Training for Administrative and Customer Service.

Notice Description

Delivery of Apprenticeship Training for Administrative and Customer Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-595e3428-47e7-4e50-ac34-38edad678f26
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/559c34ca-8164-4199-b9ac-ff0cc1ca8664
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 - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,290,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,290,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 9XF
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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