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NDTP Communication and Training Material

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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23 Jun 2025 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "NDTP Communication and Training Material" has been awarded by the Department for Business and Trade, located in London, England. This contract falls under the industry category of Adult and other education services. The procurement employed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract period spanning from 11th June 2025 to 11th June 2026. The tender was initiated with an end date of 6th May 2025, and the award status is currently active as of 11th June 2025. The total value of the contract is £500,000 GBP, indicating a significant investment in communication and training materials for the NDTP Programme.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in education services to expand their portfolio and secure a sizable contract with the UK government. As the process is inclusive of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), organisations of this scale are encouraged to engage with such framework agreements to grow their business within the public sector. Southerly Communications Ltd, trading as SBC, has been identified as the successful supplier, showing that SMEs can successfully compete for and win high-value contracts within the education services sector. Businesses with expertise in developing educational content and training materials may find similar opportunities beneficial for strengthening their market presence and fostering long-term growth.

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Notice Title

NDTP Communication and Training Material

Notice Description

Communications and Training Material for the NDTP Programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9a030d6-ffed-444c-8ae5-1c30ea386317
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7487ebf4-f5cf-42e7-a52d-08b621cc98db
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2025 - 11 Jun 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
Department for Business and Trade
Contact Email
dbtpeopleandkeyprojects@trade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTHERLY COMMUNICATIONS LTD TRADING AS SBC

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