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Cyber Security Technologist

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Aug 2023 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of apprenticeship learning providers via YPO procurement services. The contract, titled "Cyber Security Technologist," falls under the services category with a focus on vocational training services. It was awarded to QA Limited through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract value is £90,000, and the contract was signed on 1st August 2023.

This tender for the Cyber Security Technologist apprenticeship standard offers opportunities for businesses providing vocational training services to compete. Suppliers with experience in vocational training services and a focus on cyber security would be well-suited to engage in similar future procurements. Businesses should consider the unique criteria highlighted by Suffolk County Council in their procurement rationale to tailor their offerings effectively and showcase their expertise in delivering related learning programs.

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Notice Title

Cyber Security Technologist

Notice Description

Provision of apprenticeship learning providers via YPO procurement services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Suffolk County Council have procured the Cyber Security Technologist apprenticeship standard via the YPO procurement services for an agreed contract length of 24 months

Procurement Information

The contract has been awarded to this organisation for the following reasons: Additional qualification in addition to the apprenticeship (NCSP professional foundation), they allow for roll on/roll off start dates which is important for our organisation as all learners sit within various service areas. Out of competition they provided Better, specific, achievement and satisfaction rates. They have more sector experience for delivery and offer a wide range of resources alongside course delivery including, Digital bootcamps.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03efe1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023863-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rising.high@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

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