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Provision of Training Services (2024-2028)

PENSION PROTECTION FUND

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23 Jan 2025 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has completed a tender for the provision of training services from 2024 to 2028, aimed at enhancing the skills and development of their staff. This tender, classified under CPV code 80500000 (Training services), followed a restricted procedure and was open specifically to SMEs. It covers services delivered primarily in London (CR0 2NA) and other parts of the UK. The procurement process finalized key dates, with the tender period ending on 15th August 2024, and the contract set to run from 9th December 2024 to 8th December 2028. The procurement method adopted was selective, adhering to Public Contracts Regulations 2015, ensuring a competitive yet regulated tendering environment.

This tender represents a substantial business opportunity for companies in the training and development industry, especially those categorized as SMEs. The awarded contracts, totaling GBP 720,000, were distributed among several suppliers including ASK Europe Ltd, Aspire Development (UK) Ltd, Croftstone Management Ltd, OnTrack International Limited, Roffey Park Institute, and Accelerator Solutions Limited. These suppliers are expected to deliver a comprehensive range of training services, making this an ideal opportunity for businesses skilled in providing workforce training solutions to expand their market presence and leverage a significant client portfolio within a stable contract period. Businesses adept at delivering high-quality training services will find this tender particularly conducive to growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Training Services (2024-2028)

Notice Description

The Pension Protection Fund ('The PPF') tendered a contract for the provision of training and development services ('The Services') in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 Full details of the requirements were available in the information and guidance document which could be found at: https://ppf.bravosolution.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1e3ed62-abd4-41a3-847e-ea5d4e192bb5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c78463a-209c-4750-8f90-8a445dad4fd0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2024 - 8 Dec 2028 4-5 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
PENSION PROTECTION FUND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialservices@ppf.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 2NA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

ACCELERATOR SOLUTIONS

ASK EUROPE

ASPIRE DEVELOPMENT (UK

CROFTSTONE MANAGEMENT

ONTRACK INTERNATIONAL

ROFFEY PARK INSTITUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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