Award

Training Services

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Award

04 Jun 2025 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Training Services" was conducted by the Bank of England, classified under the education and training services category. This tender, valued at £150,000, follows a direct procurement method using a single tender action, below threshold. It is pertinent to the services industry and focusses on recruitment training services. Located in England, with a delivery span from 28th February 2025 to 27th February 2028, the procurement has already been awarded. The key procurement stage was the award on 18th February 2025, with the announcement being published on 4th June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in training services, especially those looking to partner with prestigious institutions like the Bank of England. The awarded supplier, Diversifying Group, indicates that companies with a focus on diversity and specialised recruitment training services are well-positioned to compete in such procurements. Such contracts not only provide substantial financial reward but also a valuable partnership with a renowned institution, facilitating further business growth and market exposure.

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Notice Title

Training Services

Notice Description

Recruitment Training Contract term is set up as two years + one optional year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76a679aa-6522-4ba4-86fb-4aefc76a9aed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/060df146-84ac-4738-a416-c9334348f3aa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2025 - 27 Feb 2028 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
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.contracts@bankofengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
0203 461 3205

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIVERSIFYING GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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