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SCC0109IB

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2025 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Suffolk County Council, based in Ipswich, involves the award of apprenticeship training service contracts through established public sector frameworks, specifically the YPO and CCS Dynamic Purchasing Systems. This process is targeted at the vocational training industry (CPV code: 80530000) and focused on supporting the Council's early careers strategy. This tender, valued at £37,500, was selectively procured as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is currently in the Award phase, with the contract period starting on 11th December 2023 and ending on 10th December 2025. Services will be delivered in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, with a postal code of CO15 1SE. 

This tender presents opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in vocational training services. Businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality training programmes that meet specific council service requirements can find this tender beneficial. With tenders evaluated on value for money and alignment with learner needs, companies that excel in providing tailored educational solutions stand to gain significantly from this award. The primary supplier for this contract is Tendring District Council, further signifying collaborative opportunities across local government bodies. 

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Notice Title

SCC0109IB

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council has awarded apprenticeship training contracts through established public sector frameworks, specifically the YPO and CCS Dynamic Purchasing Systems. 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 providers demonstrated the best overall fit for delivering apprenticeship training to support the Council's early careers strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce7e68dc-c3e6-4e72-a07e-cdcfc8310a9d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3447c75-d5dc-4d87-8b98-677b73f78ed8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2023 - 10 Dec 2025 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
Isla Bliss
Contact Email
rising.high@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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