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Building Services Apprenticeship

FCDO SERVICES

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05 Sep 2025 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by FCDO Services, a central government public authority based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes, has reached the contract award stage. The process was conducted under the title "Building Services Apprenticeship" and involves the provision of Building Services Engineer Apprenticeship services. This initiative is part of the services industry category and the procurement was executed through a limited method below the threshold of competition. Key dates include the contract signing on 29th August 2025, with services set to commence on 15th September 2025 and conclude by 12th April 2030. The procurement covers multiple regions throughout the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, and UKF, ensuring a broad geographical engagement.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for growth, especially for businesses in the training services sector that focus on apprenticeship development. The contract, awarded to CU Apprenticeships (Better Futures) Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Coventry, underscores the demand for specialised training providers capable of delivering quality apprenticeship programmes across diverse UK regions. Companies with expertise in education and training services will find this procurement particularly relevant, offering potential for strategic partnerships and expansion in the public sector education market.

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Notice Title

Building Services Apprenticeship

Notice Description

Provision of Building Services Engineer Apprenticeship

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0594c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054209-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£27,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 12 Apr 2030 4-5 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

CU APPRENTICESHIPS (BETTER FUTURES

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