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COV23518

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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07 Aug 2025 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Coventry City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of Apprenticeship Training for Internal Audit Practitioner Level 7, with Birmingham City University selected as the supplier. This procurement, within the education and training services category, specifically targets delivery in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The award was made through a selective call-off from the YPO Apprenticeship Framework Agreement, reflecting a direct award procurement method. The award notice, published on 7th August 2025, confirms an active contracting phase from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2029. The contract is valued at £17,000, solidifying Birmingham City University's role in delivering this specialised training.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in educational and professional training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find themselves well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future due to their ability to offer niche educational programmes and skills development. Such opportunities enable businesses to enhance their portfolio by engaging with respected institutions like Birmingham City University and gaining exposure in regions such as the West Midlands. This contract underlines the demand for expertise in internal audit practitioner training, fostering potential for businesses to expand their specialised offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Title

COV23518

Notice Description

Please note this is a contract award notice. A direct award to Birmingham City University for the provision of Apprenticeship Training for Internal Audit Practitioner Level 7 against the YPO Apprenticeship Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d427f864-5ef9-4218-9984-14cf2a0c8bca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a73e5a9b-bbf3-460f-9898-6615d325c55c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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