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SCC00157IB

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Jan 2026 at 09:43

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has completed the procurement process for delivering apprenticeship training services, valued at £110,000, with BPP University Ltd being awarded the contract. The procurement, classified under vocational training services (CPV code 80530000), was conducted through a selective method calling off from a YPO framework agreement. The contract commences on January 26, 2026, and concludes on January 27, 2028, in Ipswich, England. The process, marking the award stage, aimed to align with the Council's early careers strategy and was evaluated on criteria such as quality, value for money, and suitability to learner needs.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses within the vocational training sector, particularly those with experience in addressing early career educational strategies and frameworks. SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) are encouraged to engage in similar future procurements, given the Council's focus on these types of organisations. The process underscores the importance of proven value and quality in training service delivery, aligning with public sector expectations and frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCC00157IB

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council has awarded apprenticeship training services to BPP University Ltd through established public sector frameworks, specifically the YPO framework. 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
ocds-b5fd17-5bb29fbc-9a47-412b-8238-3698f41ea63a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07e45843-6bf3-40ea-8cd9-73ff2643dc24
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
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 27 Jan 2028 2-3 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

Notice Documents

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