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OPSS Intelligence Training

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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24 Sep 2024 at 13:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has concluded a procurement process for delivering two courses on OPSS intelligence training. This tender falls under the training services category (CPV code 80500000) and includes deliveries to various regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The process, characterised as a 'Competitive quotation (below threshold)' method, concluded with an award to Blue Lights Digital Ltd for a contract value of £34,775. The contract, which began on 16th September 2024, will run until 15th September 2025. Key dates include the tender period ending on 28th August 2024 and the award date on 20th September 2024.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in training services to expand their portfolio, particularly those that specialise in security and intelligence training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on highly specialised training can benefit from such contracts. Although this particular tender has been awarded to an SME, it showcases the potential for businesses adept in competitive quotations below the threshold, underscoring the importance of agility and expertise in niche training services markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OPSS Intelligence Training

Notice Description

The delivery of two courses on OPSS intelligence training.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-efd24bea-1c47-427f-9b52-08c2c4d70539
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30b62295-ec61-4407-8b48-147d23f5ae4d
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
£34,775 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,775 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2024 - 15 Sep 2025 6-12 months
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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUE LIGHTS DIGITAL

Further Information

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