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Improvement Practitioner

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Nov 2023 at 11:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Improvement Practitioner" apprenticeship standard. The procurement method was a limited procedure, awarded without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded to Capella Associates for the provision of apprenticeship learning providers through YPO procurement services. The contract value is £59,500 and was signed on 1st November 2023. The procurement objective focused on remote delivery requirements, additional support needs, and aligning with social value.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the vocational training services sector, particularly those offering apprenticeship learning providers. Companies with experience in delivering remote training, catering to additional support needs, and demonstrating a commitment to social value are well-suited to compete in similar future procurement processes. Suppliers like Capella Associates, an SME based in Warwickshire, exemplify the type of businesses that can successfully participate and win awards in such tenders issued by contracting authorities like the Suffolk County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Improvement Practitioner

Notice Description

Provision of apprenticeship learning providers via YPO procurement services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Suffolk County Council have procured the Improvement Practitioner apprenticeship standard via the YPO procurement services for an agreed contract length of 18 months.

Procurement Information

Suffolk County Council have awarded the contract for delivery of the Improvement Practitioner apprenticeship standard to the winning provider for the following reasons; remote delivery requirements, additional support needs and social value alignment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041b2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034229-2023
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
£59,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

CAPELLA ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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