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GB-Bristol: Apprenticeship training services

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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13 Jun 2025 at 07:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "GB-Bristol: Apprenticeship training services" has been completed. Conducted by the Office for Students, located in Bristol, this contract falls under the category of education and training services. The procurement process used the Direct Award method under the RM6102 - Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS, with a contract value of £18,000. It pertains to services required in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The award stage was concluded with the contract period starting on 9th June 2025 and ending on 8th June 2027. The key dates associated with this tender include the award date on 22nd May 2025 and the publication date on 13th June 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in education and training services. While the procurement specifically mentions a large supplier, Babington Business College Ltd, there is potential for businesses who can align with such services within the South West region or similar dynamics. Although the contract does not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, companies that can deliver high-quality apprenticeship training to regulatory compliance officers at a Level 4 standard may find similar opportunities to expand and collaborate in future tenders.

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Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Apprenticeship training services

Notice Description

Regulatory Compliance Officer - Level 4 Apprenticeship Training Additional information: Direct Award under RM6102 - Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7be91b13-2018-47be-8a5f-61f44e9ef838
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 8 Jun 2027 1-2 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
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8SR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Gifford
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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