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Provision of Training Services

PENSION PROTECTION FUND

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24 Feb 2021 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Pension Protection Fund has completed a procurement process for the Provision of Training Services, classified under the training services category (CPV code 80500000). This selective tender was conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, specifically using the Restricted Procedure, with a total contract value of £800,000. The procurement process began its tender period and concluded on 24th August 2020, while the contract period spans from 16th November 2020 to 15th November 2024. The services will be delivered in London, with the primary delivery address located in Croydon (CR0 2NA).

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in training and development services to grow their business. Potential bidders could include firms focusing on general development, management development, and diversity and inclusion training. As various lots were included in the tender, companies with expertise in these specific areas should consider entering the competitive bidding process to leverage the funding allocated by the Pension Protection Fund.

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Notice Title

Provision of Training Services

Notice Description

The Pension Protection Fund ('The PPF') tendered a contract for the provision of training and development services ('The Services') in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 under the Restricted Procedure. Descriptions of lots were set out in the tender documents. Full details of the requirements were available in the information and guidance document which could be found at: https://ppf.bravosolution.co.uk Lot 1 - General Development Lot 2 - Management Development Lot 3 - Diversity & Inclusion

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-897a0214-2db1-4911-ab65-d178ef1fe53a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a324c54-fbc4-4c32-a650-5a1df1ba4442
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Nov 2020 - 15 Nov 2024 4-5 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
PENSION PROTECTION FUND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 2NA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

ACCELERATOR SOLUTIONS

ENACT SOLUTIONS

FIRST ASCENT GROUP

IMPACT FACTORY

KAPLAN FINANCIAL

ONTRACK INTERNATIONAL

THE CENTRE FOR STRATEGY AND COMMUNICATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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