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Provision of Benefits Training

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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09 Jul 2025 at 15:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS), a buying organisation operating under the Cabinet Office, has completed the procurement process titled "Provision of Benefits Training" for staff training in the Managing Benefits® Foundation and Practitioner Qualifications. This tender falls under the industry category of education and training services (CPV Code: 80000000). The process utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Although the tender period concluded on 1st July 2025, with the award being made on the same day, the contract period extends from 2nd July 2025 to 1st January 2026. This procurement covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire, and the Humber, among others, as well as locations such as the Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey.

This procurement opportunity provides significant growth potential for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those capable of delivering certifications in specialised areas like benefits management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like the successful supplier Oxford Professional Education Group Limited, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The engagement offers exposure to a wide geographical area, enhancing the business footprint of the awarded supplier and fostering relationships within diverse regions. Additionally, by participating in framework agreements, businesses can secure future opportunities with governmental bodies, thereby stabilising their growth trajectory within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Benefits Training

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) have a requirement to train staff in the Managing Benefits(r) Foundation and Practitioner Qualifications.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-985ae5fd-8088-42bb-b35c-7e2de46f128c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96e5eca5-5477-4aad-94ea-b0262d50b5bc
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
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
£15,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 1 Jan 2026 6-12 months
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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service on behalf of Crown Commercial Service : Cabinet Office
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
3450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION GROUP

Further Information

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