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title: "SCC0177VA"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1ef044bb-9594-41ed-861f-ddceab651f36"
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buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-31"
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# SCC0177VA

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ef044bb-9594-41ed-861f-ddceab651f36

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has executed a contract with LDN Apprenticeships Ltd for apprenticeship training services, under a project titled "SCC0177VA". The procurement falls under the industry category of vocational training services (CPV 80530000) and uses the selective procurement method via a call-off from the YPO Framework. The tendering process, which was concluded on 31st July 2026, selected LDN Apprenticeships Ltd based on the Council's pre-defined criteria including quality and value for money, with the contract running from 1st August 2026 to 30th July 2028. This procurement stage is marked as complete and the services are to be delivered in Ipswich, England (postcode IP1 2BX).

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the vocational training sector, providing them a platform to engage with Suffolk County Council's early careers strategy. It particularly suits SMEs and social enterprises (VCSEs), highlighting an inclination towards inclusive business practices. Companies capable of aligning with public sector requirements and demonstrating strong value propositions stand well positioned to benefit from similar tenders. Leveraging a framework agreement like the YPO can streamline the process for suppliers looking to enter or expand their engagement with public sector contracts.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council has awarded apprenticeship training services to [LDN Apprenticeship Ltd] through established public sector frameworks, specifically the YPO Framework. Learning providers submitted bids which were filtered based on the Council's service requirements. These bids were then evaluated against pre-defined criteria including quality of provision, value for money, and alignment with learner needs. The successful provider demonstrated the best overall fit for delivering apprenticeship training to support the Council's early careers strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c790208d-9c64-40c8-a2bf-34cd5e4372d3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LDN APPRENTICESHIPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 16:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c790208d-9c64-40c8-a2bf-34cd5e4372d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c790208d-9c64-40c8-a2bf-34cd5e4372d3
  31st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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