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SCC0158IB

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Dec 2025 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has awarded a contract for apprenticeship training services to MBKB Ltd, using established public sector frameworks through the YPO platform. The procurement process involved selective methods as a call-off from a framework agreement and focused on vocational training services (CPV code 80530000). With the procurement status set to 'complete', the award was activated on 8th December 2025 and the contract period is scheduled from 8th December 2025 to 8th December 2027. Located in Ipswich, England, the Council assessed bids based on quality, value for money, and alignment with their early careers strategy, identifying the successful provider to deliver vital training services.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the vocational training sector, especially those capable of providing tailored apprenticeship programmes. SMEs and VCSEs are suitable to compete in this field, offering services that align with public sector frameworks like YPO. With a contract value of £45,000, businesses specialising in educational services and apprenticeship training can leverage this opportunity to enhance their reputation and expand their client base by collaborating with Suffolk County Council, a key local authority in England.

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Notice Title

SCC0158IB

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council has awarded apprenticeship training services to MBKB through established public sector frameworks, specifically the YPO platform. 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-bf152608-a807-4b97-b46c-981e5c08cab5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b9f043b-9281-44bc-9ea0-b7d2ab9dd4bb
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
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 8 Dec 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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