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28 Jul 2026 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Managed Training Services" was conducted by Post Office Limited, a public body governed by UK postal regulations, located in London, United Kingdom. This service falls under the industry category of training services, designated by the CPV code 80500000. The contracting process reached the Award stage on 28th July 2026, with the contract being signed earlier on 20th July 2026. The procurement method utilised was limited, with the rationale being that awarding the contract to Capita Business Services Ltd was most advantageous due to the supplier's pre-procured pool of associate coaches that align with the Post Office's needs.

This tender offers business growth opportunities particularly for companies specialising in training services. Businesses that possess expertise in offering a versatile marketplace of training courses or have developed a network of skilled associate coaches would find this contract highly compatible. The procurement process, carried out without open competition, indicates that such tenders can be advantageous for large firms like Capita Business Services Ltd, which have established and unique solutions ready to meet specific public sector requirements. Additionally, potential future competitions may allow other businesses in the training domain to partake, especially if they can propose novel and competitive training solutions.

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Notice Title

Managed Training Services

Notice Description

Call-off under Lot1 of ESPO framework for Managed Training Services under PCR2015. Access to a marketplace of off-the-shelf courses and pre-procured pool of associate coaches, as well as additional services such as training needs analysis and learning programme management, design and delivery.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement was run following the call-off procedure in accordance with ESPO Managed Learning Services Framework 383_25. The supplier has been appointed to provide Post Office with access to a marketplace of off-the-shelf courses and pre-procured pool of associate coaches, as well as additional services such as training needs analysis and learning programme management, design and delivery.

Options: Up to 2 optional 12 month extensions

Procurement Information

Lot 1 of the ESPO Managed Learning Services framework 383_25 (let under PCR2015) allows for contracts to be awarded without competition if the supplier selected represents the most advantageous solution. Capita have already pre-procured a pool of associate coaches for their clients to access that are relevant to Post Office's needs. This pool of associate coaches is specific and unique to Capita, thus awarding them the contract was deemed the most advantageous solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d5a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071375-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POST OFFICE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

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