Tender

Accounting or Finance Apprenticeship Suite for Milton Keynes City Council

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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12 Aug 2025 at 07:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

31 Jul 2025 at 17:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

31 Jul 2025 at 17:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council is in the tender stage of procuring services for an "Accounting or Finance Apprenticeship Suite". This procurement is categorised under education and training services, specifically adult and university-level education, with activities centred in the UKJ12 region of the United Kingdom. The Council seeks suppliers to provide apprenticeship programmes for various levels of accounting and finance training over a four-year contract period. The procurement process is open and competitive, with important deadlines including the tender submission deadline on 21st August 2025 at 12:00 noon. The tender was last updated on 12th August 2025, indicating active engagement in the procurement process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for experienced suppliers within the fields of education and professional training. Enterprises specialising in accounting and finance education, especially those experienced in delivering structured apprenticeship programmes, are well-positioned to leverage this contract for business growth. Providing tailored educational services through this programme can help suppliers establish a foothold in public sector contracts, enhancing their portfolio and credibility in the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accounting or Finance Apprenticeship Suite for Milton Keynes City Council

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 (48 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-056abd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047812-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 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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