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SCC0128IB

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Jun 2025 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council, the buying organisation, has completed its procurement process for apprenticeship training services under the title "SCC0128IB". The contracting process falls under the industry category of vocational training services, with a classification code of CPV 80530000. The procurement was managed through a selective method as part of a call-off from a framework agreement using public sector frameworks, specifically through YPO and CCS Dynamic Purchasing Systems. The council awarded the contract to Ginger Nut Training, located in Colchester, Essex. The tender period concluded on 17th November 2024, with the contract commencement on 18th November 2024 and set to run until 18th November 2026. The total contract value is £270,000, and it has already progressed to the award stage, as confirmed on 18th November 2024. Key contact for this project was Isla Bliss from Suffolk County Council.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in vocational training services to expand through public sector engagements. Given that the tender highlights suitability for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), smaller and community-oriented businesses are ideally positioned to benefit from such contracts. Suppliers capable of providing high-quality apprenticeship training services that align with Suffolk County Council's early careers strategy can leverage this opportunity to enhance their market presence and contribute to workforce development in the region.

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Notice Title

SCC0128IB

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-b5fd17-6a0a2351-0080-4fe6-b785-466191438bb7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b7bc3c4-e7d9-4dd3-a4f8-a09864589ccc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2024 - 18 Nov 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

GINGER NUT TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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