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CPU 8317 Essential Training for the Competency of Officers- Licensing

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council has completed its procurement process for the contract titled "CPU 8317 Essential Training for the Competency of Officers- Licensing", focusing on training services within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process, initiated through an open procedure below the threshold, resulted in awarding the contract to Wilmington Shared Services T/A Bond Solon Training Ltd. The contract period spans from 31st March 2026 to 31st March 2028. This award follows the tender period which concluded on 28th March 2026, with key publication dates on 14th April 2026 for the award notice. The contract value is set at £75,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in training services, particularly those looking to expand their operations within the public sector and in the East Midlands region. As the procurement method favoured SMEs, businesses with relevant experience in officer training and competency building would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in future. Working with Nottingham City Council offers reputational benefits and the chance to build connections within the local government sector, enhancing prospects for further public procurement engagements.

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Notice Title

CPU 8317 Essential Training for the Competency of Officers- Licensing

Notice Description

Essential Training for the Competency of Officers- Licensing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc824524-302c-496e-a9d2-e58c3bd15d91
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fc9aa2b-077c-444e-b0f5-17f608be4858
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 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
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILMINGTON SHARED SERVICES T/A BOND SOLON TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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