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Warehouse Operative Apprenticeships

FCDO SERVICES

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Warehouse Operative Apprenticeships" was initiated by FCDO Services, based in Milton Keynes, England. This contract was classified under the training services category with a CPV code of 80500000. It has reached the award stage with the successful bidding company being Axia Solutions Limited. The contract, valued at £11,000, is set to commence on 8th October 2024 and conclude on 30th June 2026. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The end of the tender period was on 7th August 2024.

This tender offers growth opportunities especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing training services. It is ideal for businesses seeking to expand their operations through public sector contracts. The limited procurement method ensured competitive quotation processes, providing a platform for new entrants and smaller businesses to engage with government contracts and enhance their market reputation through successful delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Warehouse Operative Apprenticeships

Notice Description

Other

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dfcee3e5-39a7-4867-9bd5-5de47cc7eef1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33985915-2ece-4d2c-9c6a-15cf1afb2e84
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (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
£11,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 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
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
Karen Davis
Contact Email
purchasingenquiries@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01908 515510

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AXIA SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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