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The Provision of Apprenticeship Training for the Level 4 Commercial Procurement

Crown Commercial Service

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the provision of Apprenticeship Training for the Level 4 Commercial Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship Programme has been completed by the Crown Commercial Service. This tender falls under the industry category of training programme services (CPV code: 80521000) and aims to cater to locations including the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. It represents a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract was awarded to CIPS CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED on 11 August 2020 and is valued at £315,000, running from 14 August 2020 to 31 August 2026. The overarching procurement process was initiated under the planning stage and culminated in the contract stage with key dates extending across multiple years from the tender opening till the ongoing contract period.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in training and educational services, particularly those catering to the procurement and supply chain sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially suitable to partake given the suitability outlined in the procurement documents. Companies that can deliver quality apprenticeship programmes aligned with the specifications of this contract may enjoy sustained growth and opportunities to establish long-term relationships with governmental bodies. Since the procurement method is 'selective' and involves a dynamic purchasing system, it encourages competitive participation among qualified suppliers, opening avenues for market expansion and enhanced visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Apprenticeship Training for the Level 4 Commercial Procurement

Notice Description

This procurement will establish a single supplier to provide Apprenticeship Training for the Level 4 Commercial Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship Programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ddc0e3a-8274-4546-9a79-89af8bee7351
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9f3a6b9-91d0-4473-833e-4191cb806f5f
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
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20206 years ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Crown Commercial Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIPS Corporate Services Limited

Further Information

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