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COV - Managed Service Provider-Training services

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 18:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Coventry City Council involves the award of a contract for managed service provider training services, with Premier People Solutions Ltd t/a Premier Partnership being the selected supplier. This contract covers the delivery of in-person training services within Coventry, located in the West Midlands region (UKG33). The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract scheduled to begin on the 1st of April 2026, lasting until the 31st of March 2029, with a potential one-year extension based on performance. The procurement method utilised was direct, below threshold and without competition, indicating a streamlined process tailored for efficient execution. Industry categories include personnel-training and specialist training services amongst others, with a contract value reaching £114,000 gross. Relevant key dates include the award notice published on the 24th of March 2026, with a signature milestone due on the 28th of March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, especially those capable of providing specialist and personnel-training solutions. Firms that are well-suited to bid for similar opportunities include those equipped with robust experience in conducting in-person training sessions and possess the scale to cater to significant contract values. Large-scale suppliers or those with targeted expertise in training services will find this contract beneficial for growth within the Coventry region, as it ensures consistent service delivery over multiple years with potential extensions based on performance, thereby fostering long-term business relations with local government authorities like Coventry City Council, known for its sub-central government classification.

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Notice Title

COV - Managed Service Provider-Training services

Notice Description

Delivery of in-person training - Premier Partnership

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067352
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027069-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PREMIER PEOPLE SOLUTIONS LTD T/A PREMIER PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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