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GSS25251 - CIPD requirement

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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13 Aug 2025 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited has resulted in the award of a contract titled "GSS25251 - CIPD requirement" for education and training services. This contract is part of the Advisory, Conciliation, and Arbitration Service (Acas) requirement for apprenticeships via the CCS RM6102 Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS. The procurement process was conducted selectively through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the successful supplier is Babington Business College Ltd. The award was officially made on 5th August 2025 and published on 13th August 2025, with the contract period spanning from 5th August 2025 to 3rd August 2029. The contract covers services within the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training, particularly those capable of providing apprenticeship training services. Given the emphasis on selective procurement methods, businesses with demonstrated experience and competency in fulfilling such services can find avenues for growth by participating in similar frameworks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can align their offerings with apprenticeship needs, may be well-positioned to benefit from this and future tender opportunities within this sector. The sizeable contract value of £226,000 underscores the potential impact and business growth prospects for the organisations involved. Babington Business College Ltd, being a large-scale provider, exemplifies the type of enterprise well-suited for such competitive procurement initiatives.

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Notice Title

GSS25251 - CIPD requirement

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) had a requirement for apprenticeships via CCS RM6102 Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS This has been awarded to Babington Business College Ltd

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a05f890-26da-4531-9b36-a5734e235cb9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7ac2947-014a-4f99-be62-032c5e98ede1
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, VCSE
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
£226,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£226,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 2029 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE

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