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SCC0164VA

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2026 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for apprenticeship training services has been completed by Suffolk County Council, with MBKB LTD being awarded the contract. The services fall under the 'Vocational training services' category (CPV code 80530000) and are located in Ipswich, England. The procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from the YPO Framework, and was evaluated based on criteria like quality and value for money. The award stage concluded on 10th February 2026, following the contract period starting from 1st February 2026 to 1st February 2028. Suffolk County Council, as the buying organisation, applied a tender process with an emphasis on supporting their early careers strategy.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specializing in vocational training services looking to expand through public sector contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this contract appealing due to its alignment with empowering early careers. With a value of £280,000, this contract provides a substantial opportunity for businesses that can demonstrate quality provision alongside a robust understanding of learner needs. The selected procurement method also suggests the importance of existing network relationships within public sector frameworks for potential bidders.

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Notice Title

SCC0164VA

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council has awarded apprenticeship training services to MBKB through established public sector frameworks, specifically the YPO Framework. Learning providers submitted bids which were filtered based on the Council's service requirements. These bids were then evaluated against pre-defined criteria including quality of provision, value for money, and alignment with learner needs. The successful provider demonstrated the best overall fit for delivering apprenticeship training to support the Council's early careers strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a58bbdb6-21e2-484a-9ea4-82b2ca59489e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c93176f0-e132-4d89-b8c1-7344102d1c2d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2028 2-3 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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Vicky Archer
Contact Email
rising.high@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473265135

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
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

MBKB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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