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Corporate Leadership and Management Development Suite of Training Programmes - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL (DIRECTORATES)

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14 Jan 2025 at 10:06

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Corporate Leadership and Management Development Suite of Training Programmes. The contract falls under the Education and training services industry category and is specifically aimed at management and personal development training services. Located in Suffolk, the procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with a minimum value of £100,000 and a total contract value of £425,000 exclusive of VAT. The tender process concluded on 26th November 2024, with the contract period commencing on 14th January 2025 and ending on 13th July 2026. The award was made on 23rd December 2024, and the successful supplier is Keystone Training Ltd. Key dates included a clarification question deadline on 14th November 2024 and the submission deadline on 26th November 2024.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in management training, staff training, and personal development services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in these areas would find this contract especially advantageous, as Suffolk County Council supports and encourages SME participation. The awarded contract to Keystone Training Ltd highlights the demand for high-quality training services tailored to corporate leadership and management development, providing a clear pathway for similar businesses to engage with future tenders from the Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corporate Leadership and Management Development Suite of Training Programmes - AWARD

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Corporate Leadership and Management Development Suite of Training Programmes This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS425,000 exclusive of VAT. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 26th November 2024 at 12 noon. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 14th November 2024 by 5pm which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1de413f5-c8b6-430b-9796-7f0d85a70ef3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80532000 - Management training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£425,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£358,550 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2025 - 13 Jul 2026 1-2 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 (DIRECTORATES)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
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

KEYSTONE TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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