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SCC0113IB

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Jun 2025 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council, located in Ipswich, England, has completed the procurement process for vocational training services, specifically apprenticeship training, through a selective procurement method using established public sector frameworks such as YPO and CCS Dynamic Purchasing Systems. The awarded contract, titled SCC0113IB, was evaluated on criteria like quality, value for money, and learner needs alignment. This contract is classified under the industry category of vocational training services (CPV code 80530000) and carries a value of £100,000. The contract period is set to start on 21st February 2024 and will conclude on 30th January 2026, with Suffolk County Council serving as the procuring authority and BPP Holdings Limited as the awarded supplier.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in apprenticeship training services, particularly those demonstrating quality provisions that align with public sector needs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit significantly, offering them a chance to expand their market presence within the vocational training industry. The successful awarding to BPP Holdings Limited highlights a competitive edge for training providers maintaining high service standards in line with governmental strategies for early careers development. This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses ready to leverage their capabilities within dynamic and public-sector-driven environments.

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Notice Title

SCC0113IB

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-d64f9227-d172-4723-b8bd-dd792dbf8985
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30839944-cfc3-4c59-9d9e-4b08f5a26fd1
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
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2024 - 30 Jan 2026 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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Isla Bliss
Contact Email
isla.bliss@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

BPP HOLDINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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