Award

Provision of Training Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

19 Aug 2025 at 08:07

Summary of the contracting process

This tender process involves FCDO Services, headquartered in Milton Keynes, England, seeking a provider for the "Provision of Training Services." The opportunity falls within the industry category of Training Services (CPV code 80500000) and is located in the United Kingdom. This procurement is at the award stage, with the contract awarded to QA Ltd, a large-scale organisation, on 15th July 2025 and published on 19th August 2025. The contract period spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from the ESPO Framework 383-21, indicating a streamlined approach to onboarding the service provider. The tender period concluded on 1st July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in comprehensive training services, including those offering online, virtual, and classroom learning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged, given the procurement's suitability criteria favouring SMEs. The long-term contract provides a stable business growth opportunity for companies capable of delivering versatile training solutions, potentially involving customer site visits. Firms equipped to seamlessly integrate with established frameworks and deliver high-quality training across various platforms will find this opportunity advantageous.

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Notice Title

Provision of Training Services

Notice Description

This requirement is for a Training Provider to deliver online, virtual and classroom learning with occasional customer site visit training as required. Call off from ESPO Framework 383-21

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99d25073-5fe0-4671-9e69-1e79ef02a594
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc9c7f3e-c1eb-4822-a5a2-146885501f0b
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 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
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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