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EPC Training Framework Agreement

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has completed the procurement process for the EPC Training Framework Agreement, valued at £600,000. This tender is classified under "Education and training services" and aims to prepare the department to respond to various emergencies and crises as identified in the National Security Risk Assessment. Key details include a contract period starting from 13th August 2024 to 31st March 2027, covering delivery locations in the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and other international regions. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action due to the below-threshold nature of the contract.

This tender presents significant business development opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in education and training services with a capacity to provide comprehensive emergency preparedness training on a broad geographical scale. Although it is specified that SMEs and VCSEs were not targeted in this instance, businesses with similar services can still gain critical insights and potentially form partnerships for future tenders. Serco Limited, an existing supplier, secured this contract, showcasing the potential for established firms to leverage their expertise and track record in high-stakes training services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EPC Training Framework Agreement

Notice Description

EPC training to enable DBT to be prepare to respond to a wide range of emergencies and crises as set out in the National Security Risk Assessment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ef0c7bb-cf21-4e68-8ecf-a3c40a3f3b48
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Additional Buyers

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

SERCO

Further Information

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