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Appointment of Apprenticeship Training Provider

ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA

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22 Jan 2026 at 12:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea has successfully awarded a contract to Babington Business College Limited for delivering apprenticeship training services through the YPO Apprenticeships and Associated Training Framework. This procurement, classified under education and training services, covers various locations including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract is valued at £134,000 and spans from 18th August 2025 to 17th August 2027. This contract was finalised at the award stage with the process being initiated during a tender phase.

This opportunity in education and training services could significantly benefit large organisations like Babington Business College Limited, which are capable of handling cross-cutting apprenticeship standards. While small and medium enterprises may not find this tender suitable, voluntary, community and social enterprises could explore possibilities due to the inclusion of these sectors in the procurement considerations. The partnership with a reputable borough like Kensington & Chelsea presents a robust platform for growth in education services, with potential outreach spanning from local UK regions to international territories.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment of Apprenticeship Training Provider

Notice Description

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea (RBKC) has awarded a service contract to Babington Business College Limited for the delivery of ix cross-cutting apprenticeship standards for the Council. The contract was procured via further competition via the YPO Apprenticeships and Associated Training Framework. The contract will be established for the period of 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91f2720-83a3-4230-9e3d-a3a1bfa7eddc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
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
£134,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£134,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W8 7NX
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Campden
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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