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23 Jul 2026 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Commercial Agency has completed the procurement process titled "The Provision of Apprenticeship Training and EPA for the Level 3 Customer Service", classified under Education and Training Services (CPV code: 80000000). This procurement involved a selective method executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, aimed at supporting up to 15 learners across multiple UK regions including North West, West Midlands, East of England, London, South West, and Wales. The contract, valued at £60,000 GBP, was awarded on 30th June 2026 and spans from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028. Key participants include the Government Commercial Agency as the buying organisation and GINGER NUT MEDIA LIMITED as the awarded supplier.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses involved in educational and training services aiming to expand their offerings across diverse UK locations. It supports the growth of SMEs specifically within the apprenticeship and training sectors, given the contract's focus on specialised programmes for customer service training at Level 3. Businesses like GINGER NUT MEDIA LIMITED, which possess the capability to deliver tailored training programmes in accordance with specialised frameworks, especially stand to benefit from similar future opportunities, fostering business development and regional influence.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Apprenticeship Training and EPA for the Level 3 Customer Servic

Notice Description

The requirement is for an apprenticeship programme and EPA for all GCA locations including Newport for up to 15 learners.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86135b44-85f5-4d93-ae2a-8425e0c8e209
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17be0c92-46b0-48d3-9c5e-8b3c6ec6d500
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
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
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
TLD North West (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GINGER NUT MEDIA

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