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Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

20 Apr 2026 at 14:01

Award

20 Apr 2026 at 13:12

Tender

20 Feb 2026 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council, located in Ipswich, United Kingdom, has successfully completed the procurement process for the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training contract in the education and training services sector. The process was conducted using an open competition method below the threshold, focusing on light-touch regimes. The contract, valued at £73,500 excluding VAT, was officially awarded to ACC Consulting Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Woodbridge, on 16th April 2026. The contract period begins on 4th May 2026 and will run until 3rd May 2027, with a potential extension of up to 24 months. Key deadlines included a voluntary standstill period ending on 30th April 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in education and training services, particularly in staff and specialist training. Small to medium enterprises are well-placed to compete, given their agility and expertise in delivering niche training solutions that align with the needs of public authorities like Suffolk County Council. The procurement reflects the council's emphasis on improving mandatory training processes and offers a chance for suppliers to establish long-term partnerships within the region. Businesses with experience in delivering high-quality training services can leverage this contract to expand their footprint in the public sector and enhance their service portfolio.

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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. A voluntary standstill period is currently underway and is due to end at midnight on 30th April 2026.

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/035721-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£62,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 3 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACC CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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