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Award

23 Jan 2025 at 12:11

Tender

20 May 2024 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Board of the Pension Protection Fund (PPF), based in Croydon, is seeking providers for a framework agreement to deliver training services aimed at enhancing capability across all its departments. This procurement focuses on the services category, specifically training services, classified under CPV code 80500000. The procurement process, initiated under the restricted procedure method, is currently at the award stage and involves contracts running from December 9, 2024, to December 8, 2028. Key suppliers awarded include ASK Europe Ltd, Aspire Development (UK) Ltd, Croftstone Management Ltd, OnTrack International Limited, Roffey Park Institute, and Accelerator Solutions Limited. The total contract value is £600,000, with an effective date of commencement being December 9, 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in training and development services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The framework agreement encourages innovation, supports continuous professional development, and values social contributions such as diversity and inclusion alongside climate change initiatives. Companies equipped with expertise in delivering comprehensive training solutions and committed to enhancing workforce competencies will find the PPF's procurement a viable platform for expansion and strengthening business operations. The focus on quality, demonstrated ability, and professional development aligns well with companies aiming to showcase their proficiency in these areas.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Training Services

Notice Description

This Framework sets up access to providers we can partner with for training and development initiatives at the PPF. We want to strengthen the current programme of development activity to increase capability across all areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract for the provision of training services. Additional information: The Technical evaluation was weighted 80%. The commercial evaluation was weighted at 20%

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0468f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002354-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20241 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
The Board of the Pension Protection Fund
Additional Buyers

Pension Protection Fund

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 2NA
Postcode Area
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI62 Croydon

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

ASK Europe Ltd

Accelerator Solutions Limited

Aspire Development (UK) Ltd

Croftstone Management Ltd

OnTrack International Limited

Roffey Park Institute

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