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title: "SCC0146IB"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-21"
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# SCC0146IB

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22417cbf-fa4d-4dd8-99fe-efdb94694bd3

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has recently completed the procurement of vocational training services, awarding the contract to Suffolk New College through a direct award from a framework agreement. This procurement process falls under the industry category of vocational training services and is located in Ipswich, England, with the contract period spanning from 26 January 2026 to 26 January 2029. The award, tagged under the 'award' stage, was published on 21 April 2026, with a contract value of £287,000 GBP and a minimum value of £14,000 GBP. The buying organisation and key contact for the tender process is Vicky Archer from Suffolk County Council.

This direct award tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in vocational training services and those equipped to deliver apprenticeship programmes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially suited to engage due to the selective procurement method utilised, which involves call-offs from a framework agreement. The established connection with Suffolk New College also indicates potential collaborative opportunities for businesses aiming to expand their training services footprint within the region.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council has awarded apprenticeship training services to Suffolk New College via a direct award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea79683c-373a-4921-807c-2f394bef2ac9 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £287,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £287,000 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK NEW COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea79683c-373a-4921-807c-2f394bef2ac9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea79683c-373a-4921-807c-2f394bef2ac9
  21st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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