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SCC0156IB

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Oct 2025 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has awarded a contract for apprenticeship training services to MBKB Ltd, utilising the YPO service framework. This procurement, classified under the vocational training services industry (CPV code 80530000), focuses on supporting the Council's early careers strategy. The procurement process was selective, involving a call-off from an established framework agreement, and emphasised criteria such as quality, value for money, and alignment with learner needs. The contract, valued at £70,000, commenced on 21st October 2025 and will run until 21st October 2027. The opportunities are based in Ipswich, England, with the postal code IP1 2BX marking the location for delivery.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those experienced in providing educational and vocational training services. Due to the Council's focus on nurturing early careers, businesses that can offer innovative training solutions and demonstrate a strong alignment with learner needs would be well-suited to compete in future similar procurements. The use of a selective procurement method underlines the importance of presenting a high-quality proposal and understanding framework agreements, opening avenues for businesses committed to sustained growth in the public sector." )

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Notice Title

SCC0156IB

Notice Description

: Suffolk County Council has awarded apprenticeship training services to MBKB through established public sector frameworks, specifically the YPO service. 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-bd46046d-18bc-4544-a3ef-15e71d93a25d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cb0a7bf-b71c-48f3-b971-a2c2b4b22cf2
Current Stage
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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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 21 Oct 2027 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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