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SCC0154IB

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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31 Oct 2025 at 11:32

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has concluded a public procurement process for apprenticeship training services, awarding the contract to Ginger Nut Media Limited. The award stage was completed on 31st October 2025. The procurement belonged to the vocational training services sector, classified under CPV 80530000, and was executed under a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically through the YPO service. The contract, valued at £150,000, is scheduled to run from 2nd October 2025 until 2nd October 2027, with services to be delivered at the location specified by postal code IP1 2BX in Ipswich, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses skilled in delivering high-quality vocational training services, especially those aligned with early career strategy development. SMEs and organisations with a demonstrated understanding of public sector frameworks, like the YPO service, would find themselves highly competitive in such procurements. By engaging effectively with this sector, businesses can leverage their expertise to expand their service offerings and foster sustainable growth through long-term governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCC0154IB

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council has awarded apprenticeship training services to Ginger Nut Training through established public sector frameworks, specifically the YPO service. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-947cfb19-3744-44a0-bd10-346bd364bd31
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c207bf6-b5a5-4859-90ab-d3d339639f87
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 2 Oct 2027 2-3 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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

GINGER NUT MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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