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Digital Services Training Contract Award

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

11 Apr 2025 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a Digital Services Training Contract targeted at enhancing the skills of its Digital Services employees. This contract, categorised under specialist training services (CPV code 80510000), involves the delivery of training in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, following a selective method via a dynamic purchasing system, culminated in awarding the contract to QA Ltd. The contract period spans from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2027, and the overall contract value is £728,000. Key dates include the tender period ending on 14th March 2025 and the award date on 11th April 2025.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities specifically for companies specialising in providing high-quality digital training services. Large-scale training providers, like QA Ltd, with extensive resources and experience in the sector, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The substantial contract value and extended engagement period also imply steady revenue and a chance for businesses to establish or strengthen their ties with public sector organisations. While this tender is not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises in the training services industry can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and expand their public sector portfolio.

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Notice Title

Digital Services Training Contract Award

Notice Description

A contract for the provision of specialist training services to Lancashire County Council's Digital Services employees.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce58a823-eff6-4ddd-9ec3-38e6b2ddc0e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b232aaba-85de-431d-bd02-4fac41c32ec5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£728,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£728,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Agata Sierdzinska
Contact Email
digitalprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01772 539970

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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