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Apprenticeship Training Services for Customer Service Practitioner - Level 2 and Customer Service Specialist Level 3

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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05 Jun 2025 at 09:11

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of apprenticeship training services under Lot 23 of the YPO framework 1086. The awarded contract focuses on training for Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 and Customer Service Specialist Level 3. The procurement falls under the industry category of training services and uses a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £500,000, started on 1 April 2025 and will run until 31 March 2028. The registered delivery address is in Birmingham, England, identified by postal code B1 1BB. The award was published on 5 June 2025, marking the stage as the 'Award' within the contracting process.

This procurement contract presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, which are considered suitable for this competition. It allows businesses skilled in delivering apprenticeship and training services in customer service to expand their offerings and gain access to a substantial financial award. Firms specialising in education, training, and workforce development may find this contract particularly advantageous, providing a channel to strengthen their portfolio and build relationships with public sector clients such as Birmingham City Council. BMS Progress LLP, an SME from Warrington, Cheshire, has successfully secured the role of supplier, demonstrating the potential for smaller enterprises to compete effectively in this space.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeship Training Services for Customer Service Practitioner - Level 2 and Customer Service Specialist Level 3

Notice Description

Provision of apprenticeship training services for Customer Service Practitioner - Level 2 and Customer Service Specialist Level 3 Lot 23 apprenticeship standards. This contract has been awarded under YPO framework 1086.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc78ded3-1739-45d5-a19e-3dc8b0fc5589
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a93ebe7-48ac-4492-8439-ea9cff23a882
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial and Procurement Services
Contact Email
cps@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BMS PROGRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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