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03 Jul 2026 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has awarded a contract for apprenticeship training services to CSA Services Ltd. This procurement, classified under vocational training services (CPV code 80530000), was executed through a call-off from the YPO Framework, identifying the most suitable provider based on quality, value for money, and alignment with learner needs. The contract was awarded on 1 June 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1 June 2026 to 30 May 2028. The procurement method was selective, involving established public sector frameworks, and aimed at supporting the Council's early careers strategy. The project's location is Ipswich, England (postal code IP1 2BX).

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vocational training services to connect with public sector initiatives and enhance their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly well-suited for such contracts given their adaptability and innovation in service delivery. Engaging in this contract will enable businesses to build credibility and gain valuable experience in delivering government-backed training programmes, paving the way for expanded opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

SCC0171VA

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council has awarded apprenticeship training services to CSA Services Ltd through established public sector frameworks, specifically the YPO Framework. 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 provider demonstrated the best overall fit for delivering apprenticeship training to support the Council's early careers strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9133cdca-e9de-4101-9098-d237c910d172
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3879f6fd-ca59-4525-90db-b233564f3c8e
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, 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
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 May 2028 1-2 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

CSA (SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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