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Improvement Suite Apprenticeships

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Aug 2025 at 16:28

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for delivering the Improvement Suite of Apprenticeships Levels 3 to 6. This contract, classified under the "Education and training services" industry category, was focused in Huntingdon, England, with Capella Associates Ltd being awarded the contract. The procurement used a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 14th January 2025, following the conclusion of the tender period which ended on 13th January 2025. The contract will commence on 1st February 2025 and conclude on 1st March 2028. This award marks the transition from tender to the award stage within the procurement lifecycle.

This award provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services to engage with public sector frameworks. SMEs, in particular, may find opportunities for future collaboration within framework agreements like this, providing access to stable, long-term projects that enhance business growth. The tender's focus on apprenticeships and training services could attract businesses that provide tailored and scalable educational solutions, offering them a chance to expand their presence in the public sector supply chain. The contracting process underscores the government's commitment to enhancing educational outcomes, providing ample room for businesses to contribute innovative solutions.

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Notice Title

Improvement Suite Apprenticeships

Notice Description

Procurement for the delivery of the Improvement Suite of Apprenticeships L3 - L6 for CCC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d57dbff-a1b7-4fd0-8290-eec6ca4f03ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca491226-f6d7-4f5e-94a0-5fa183b36db7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£168,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 1 Mar 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Donna Hawtin
Contact Email
donna.hawtin@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPELLA ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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