Tender

Accounting or Finance Apprenticeship Suite

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

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27 May 2025 at 08:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
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27 May 2025 at 08:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council is inviting tenders for the provision of an Accounting or Finance Apprenticeship Suite. This procurement falls under the industry category of Education and Training Services, specifically targeting apprenticeships at levels 2, 3, and 4. The tender, with an ID of 2025-153, is currently in the Tender stage and is conducted using an open procurement method. Interested parties can submit their offers until 12 Noon on 17th June 2025. The services will be delivered in the region of UKJ12, covering the locality of Milton Keynes. The contract is scheduled to start on 30th July 2025 and will run for a period of four years and one month.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in delivering accounting and finance apprenticeships. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria of the procurement process. Engaging in this tender can facilitate business growth by leveraging the contractual relationship with a public authority, potentially leading to future collaborations and increased market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accounting or Finance Apprenticeship Suite

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide apprenticeship programmes for; Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant (ST0608), Level 3 Assistant Accountant (ST0002) and Level 4 Professional Accounting or Taxation Technician (ST0003) to train colleagues studying the apprenticeship programmes. The contract will be for a period of four years and one month (49 months) to allow for maximum flexibility for apprentices to start at various points during the contract period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052683
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027561-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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