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SCC0153IB

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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31 Oct 2025 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council has concluded a competitive procurement process to award a contract for apprenticeship training services under the YPO framework to The JGA Group. The procurement, conducted through a selective process using a call-off from a framework agreement, focuses on vocational training services classified under the CPV code 80530000. Located in Ipswich, England, the contract spans from 12th September 2025 to 12th September 2027. Key assessment criteria for the bids included quality of provision, value for money, and alignment with learner needs. The contract was awarded on 12th September 2025 and was officially published on 31st October 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vocational training services, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, as highlighted by Suffolk County Council's suitability criteria. Engaging in such contracts can aid growth by expanding service portfolios and establishing expertise within public sector frameworks. The focus on early careers strategy indicates a need for innovative training approaches to meet strategic development goals, making it an appealing prospect for providers with established track records in apprenticeship education. Enterprises adept at delivering high-quality, value-driven training solutions in alignment with public sector needs stand to benefit substantially from such engagements.

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Notice Title

SCC0153IB

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council has awarded apprenticeship training services to The JGA Group through established public sector frameworks, specifically the YPO service. 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 provider demonstrated the best overall fit for delivering apprenticeship training to support the Council's early careers strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e76f0903-55fb-4d50-aad7-d51a8a8eb0f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a92a9247-0eb7-409b-bf5b-257f4fb5a719
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, VCSE
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 12 Sep 2027 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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Vicky Archer
Contact Email
rising.high@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473265135

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

THE JGA GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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