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Provision of apprenticeship training for the Customer Service Specialist standard

HS2

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23 Dec 2019 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

HS2 has awarded a contract titled "Provision of apprenticeship training for the Customer Service Specialist standard" to Creative Alliance (West Midlands) Ltd. The procurement process falls under the education and training services industry category, with a contract value of £8,000. The contract commenced on 31st October 2019 and runs until 29th September 2021. This procurement was executed through a direct method, classified as a single tender action due to being below threshold, with the tender period having closed on 11th October 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in training and educational services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for such contracts, leveraging their expertise in apprenticeship training within the customer service sector. Engaging in this type of procurement can aid firms in expanding their portfolio and enhancing their reputation within the training services market.

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Notice Title

Provision of apprenticeship training for the Customer Service Specialist standard

Notice Description

A contract has been awarded to Creative Alliance (West Midlands) Ltd for the provision of apprenticeship training services for the Customer Service Specialist standard for the period 31.10.2019 - 29.09.2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9647e9ec-0c0b-4381-b676-703bd4a5add9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fddc07ec-7647-47d8-8e42-9f0ca22c1932
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£8,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2019 - 29 Sep 2021 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
HS2
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREATIVE ALLIANCE (WEST MIDLANDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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