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23 Jul 2026 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "ITIL(R) 4 Foundation - IT Service Management Certification Virtual Instructor Led Training course" was conducted by Norfolk County Council. Situated in Norwich, the council is a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom. The process, identified by ocid "ocds-h6vhtk-06d1ef", has been completed with the award stage dated 23rd July 2026, following the tender initiation. The procurement, categorized under the services industry for personnel-training services (CPV 79632000), operated under a light-touch regime with a "Below threshold - unknown" method. Although complete, the related contract began on 27th November 2025 and concluded on 31st December 2025, reflecting a procurement value of £25,923.00.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses specializing in providing virtual instructor-led training services, particularly those offering certifications in IT service management. It reveals potential for growth, especially for companies like QA LIMITED, the supplier awarded this contract. Large-scale training providers with experience in public sector contracts and the capacity to deliver high-quality virtual training sessions would find a competitive advantage in such procurements. Engaging in similar tenders allows businesses to establish a strong presence in the public sector, expand their client base, and develop credentials in the growing field of virtual learning and IT certification.

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Notice Title

ITIL(R) 4 Foundation - IT Service Management Certification Virtual Instructor Led Training course

Notice Description

ITIL(R) 4 Foundation - IT Service Management Certification Virtual Instructor Led Training course PS25923.00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d1ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069720-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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

79632000 - Personnel-training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,923 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20258 months ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

Further Information

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