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21 Jul 2026 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

Breckland District Council has completed a procurement process titled "Boost Agreement," focusing on training services, aimed at enhancing employability and participant readiness for employment. The contract, valued at £60,000, covers the period from 13th July 2026 to 31st March 2027. This service is being implemented in the UKH17 region, specifically addressing public authority needs within the sub-central government. Norfolk County Council has been awarded the contract as the supplier. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, aligning with the legal framework set by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for entities in the training and employability support sectors to understand the demand within public authorities like Breckland District Council. Businesses offering coaching, training opportunities, and employability support services may find potential growth in similar public initiatives. While Norfolk County Council secured this contract, other organisations can draw insights into the direct procurement processes utilised by public authorities and consider aligning their service offerings and engagement strategies within targeted government programmes.

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Notice Title

Boost Agreement

Notice Description

Boost programme will provide targeted engagement, coaching, employability support, training opportunities and progression activities designed to improve participant confidence, resilience and readiness for employment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d029
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068835-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

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
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRECKLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DEREHAM
Postcode
NR19 1EE
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Breckland
Electoral Ward
Dereham Neatherd
Westminster Constituency
Mid Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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