Tender

Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Feb 2026 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council is currently inviting tenders for the provision of Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training, aiming to enhance its services in the education and training sector. This procurement opportunity falls under services and is categorised within the industry sectors of education and training services, specifically targeting staff and specialist training. Situated in Ipswich, United Kingdom, the procurement process is currently active, with key submission deadlines set for 12 noon on 26th March 2026, and any clarification queries must be addressed by 4pm on 13th March 2026. This tender follows an open procurement method under a light touch regime and is advertised as below threshold open competition.

This invitation can present significant growth prospects for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those capable of delivering specialist staff training under public authority contracts. The contract offers a gross value of £88,200 (including VAT) and holds potential for extension by up to 24 months post the initial year-long contract period beginning on 1st May 2026. Businesses with expertise in light-touch procurement and those with experience in engaging with sub-central government authorities, such as Suffolk County Council, will find this opportunity beneficial to expand into regional UK markets. Interested parties are encouraged to submit electronically via the Suffolk sourcing portal.

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Notice Title

Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of the portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The advertised value here is PS73,500 excluding VAT / PS88,200 including VAT. The VAT included is 20% Standard Rate however in some circumstances VAT may be exempt or chargeable at a different rate. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 26th March 2026 by 12 noon. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 13th March 2026 by 4pm which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract can be extended by upto 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015569-2026
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

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£73,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementbusinesssupport@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

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