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SCC0115SLL

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Jun 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has completed a procurement process to award contracts for apprenticeship training services through established public sector frameworks such as the YPO and CCS Dynamic Purchasing Systems. This procurement, classified under the CPV category 80530000 for vocational training services, involved an open procedure above the threshold, inviting learning providers to submit bids. The contract, valued at £230,000, will be fulfilled by Blue Sky Assessing over a period from 1st January 2024 to 31st January 2026. The training services will primarily be delivered in Suffolk, specifically at the postal code IP13 7SR. Key considerations in evaluating bids included quality, value for money, and alignment with the Council’s early careers strategy.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in vocational training, especially those within the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. By partnering with Suffolk County Council, businesses can enhance their portfolio of government contracts and establish valuable connections within the public sector. Companies that excel in quality delivery, offer competitive pricing, and align their offerings with educational and vocational needs will find this initiative an excellent chance for growth and establishing a reputation within this market.

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Notice Title

SCC0115SLL

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f0c0f00-fa00-415d-9949-81df935f1fc5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c1e28a-f969-4bbf-894d-49f9e9bf05cc
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Jan 2026 2-3 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
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

BLUE SKY ASSESSING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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