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Training and Professional Development Services

STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST

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08 Jul 2026 at 13:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved Staffordshire University Academies Trust as the buying organisation, located at Ashley 2 Building Leek Road, Stoke-On-Trent, with the postal code ST4 2DF, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Training and Professional Development Services," falls under the services category and was particularly focused on providing online staff training, professional development, and compliance learning services. This tender was processed through a limited competition procurement method due to the value being below the threshold. The contract started on 21 May 2025 and runs for three years, with the total contract value being £82,074.30 excluding VAT. The industry classification included payroll management services, and the main location for delivery is within the UKG2 region.

This tender presents considerable business growth opportunities, especially for service providers in the realm of educational training and development, compliance, and payroll management. The involvement of Stoke on Trent City Council as the supplier indicates a collaboration with a large-scale organisation. Businesses experienced in offering specialised training and development services, particularly those capable of providing online resources and efficient payroll management solutions, would find this contract well-suited to their expertise, allowing them to expand their operations within the educational sector and associated government authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Training and Professional Development Services

Notice Description

Provision of online staff training, professional development and compliance learning services for Staffordshire University Academies Trust. The contract was awarded following a competitive quotation process and provides access to National College learning resources and training content for Trust staff. The contract commenced on 21 May 2025 for a period of three years. The total contract value is PS82,074.30 excluding VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c686
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064268-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

79211110 - Payroll management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,347 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20258 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 2DF
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL

Further Information

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