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Contract for the Provision of A Staffordshire 16-18 Education and Training Sufficiency Assessment

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Apr 2025 at 09:01

TenderAmendment

11 Feb 2025 at 10:31

Tender

10 Feb 2025 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council has awarded a contract titled "Contract for the Provision of A Staffordshire 16-18 Education and Training Sufficiency Assessment" for analysing the sufficiency of education and training provisions for young people aged 16-18 in Staffordshire. The project, classified under analysis, research consultancy, and social research services, is valued at £49,465 and will run from 7 April 2025 to 6 October 2025. The contract was awarded to Think Trinity Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Stockport, England. The procurement process followed an open procedure below threshold, with the tender process completed on 7 March 2025 and the award date on 7 April 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training assessments, particularly SMEs and organisations with expertise in analysis and social research. By delivering critical insights into the sufficiency of local education and training provisions, the winning bidder can enhance its portfolio and reputation within the education sector. Additionally, the contract offers a gateway for similar future projects, as local councils often seek continuity and proven expertise for ongoing and related services. Thus, businesses with a focus on consultancy services within the educational domain are well-suited to compete and thrive in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of A Staffordshire 16-18 Education and Training Sufficiency Assessment

Notice Description

Staffordshire County Council wish to procure the services of a single supplier to assess the sufficiency of education and training provision for young people aged 16-18 in Staffordshire now and in the future.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef79f092-a4f4-4480-b35c-e96c132cb5ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66f4291d-4fec-465a-852d-95441eb96249
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,465 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,465 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 6 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ellie Butler
Contact Email
ellie.butler@staffordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THINK TRINITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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