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Call Off Agreement for Provision of Technical Training Courses

FCDO SERVICES

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26 Aug 2025 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

FCDO Services, a central government public authority based in Milton Keynes, has concluded a procurement process for technical training services, awarding a contract to CNET Training Limited. The tender, titled "Call Off Agreement for Provision of Technical Training Courses", falls under the services industry category, specifically related to training services (CPV: 80500000). The contract, valued at £132,000 gross, was signed on 8th August 2025 and spans from then until 7th August 2028. The procurement was conducted using the 'direct' method, classified as below threshold and carried out without competition, focusing on providing Certified Network Cable Installer (CNCI) courses crucial for ECS card eligibility.

This contract creates notable opportunities for businesses specialising in technical and vocational training, particularly those focusing on network and cabling installations. SMEs like CNET Training Limited, which operate within this niche, are well-positioned to engage in such tenders due to their specialised offerings. The focus on ECS card eligibility signifies substantial demand among apprentices and technical professionals, suggesting ongoing opportunities for training providers aiming to support certification requirements. This offers growth potential for businesses that can offer innovative training solutions or scale up their existing services to meet similar procurement requirements in the future.

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Notice Title

Call Off Agreement for Provision of Technical Training Courses

Notice Description

Certified Network Cable Installer (CNCI) Training courses for all directors and key staff. This training supports ECS card eligibility - currently the only route for apprentices and TPB3s.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051186-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
£110,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2025 - 7 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasingenquiries@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CNET TRAINING

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