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Ashford UKSPF People and Skills Programme

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Aug 2024 at 13:18

Award Notice
Tender

22 Apr 2024 at 20:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Ashford UKSPF People and Skills Programme" under the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Plan. The procurement, classified under "Training services" (CPV code 80500000), aimed to secure services supporting the People and Skills priority. Using an open procedure above the threshold, the contract was awarded to EKC GROUP. The procurement documentation was published on 22 April 2024, with the tender period ending on 21 May 2024, and the contract period runs from 8 July 2024 to 31 March 2025. The total contract value is £197,892, with key services to be delivered at postcode TN24 1PL in Ashford, England.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those structured as SMEs or VCSEs. The completion of this project will not only enhance the skills and capabilities within the community but also bolster the reputation and portfolio of the contracted business. Companies with experience in delivering comprehensive training programmes and those equipped to handle large-scale projects are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, foster new partnerships, and potentially secure additional contracts within the public sector domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ashford UKSPF People and Skills Programme

Notice Description

Ashford Borough Council is seeking an organisation to undertake key activities within our planned 'People and Skills' priority of our UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Plan. Procurement documentation can be downloaded from the Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fc448b9-4976-4ae3-a819-4a08ea7e9ea4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£197,892 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stephanie Leonard
Contact Email
stephanie.leonard@ashford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01233 330371

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1PL
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EKC GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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