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title: "Lot 2 - Business and Administration - Mini Competition"
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published: "2018-09-18"
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# Lot 2 - Business and Administration - Mini Competition

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-245c22e2-b063-4963-b1f4-8d05fde41192

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## Summary

Wigan Council is currently undertaking a public procurement process for the "Lot 2 - Business and Administration - Mini Competition," which focuses on education and training services. The procurement is in the award stage, having concluded its tender period on 29 June 2018. The contract, valued at £180,000, commenced on 1 August 2018 and is scheduled to run until 30 August 2019. This opportunity is situated in the North West region of England and targets training providers specialising in apprenticeship standards.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for training organisations and educational institutions to expand their clientele and service offerings. With the anticipated commencement of up to 20 apprenticeships, businesses that provide vocational education and training, particularly those with a focus on management apprenticeships, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability as indicated in the procurement process.

## Notice

Wigan Council are seeking a training provider to deliver the Operations / departmental manager apprenticeship standard at Level 5. We anticipate up to 20 starts within the 12 month contract duration, to be delivered over the standard duration for the apprenticeship.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7eed3e2-b189-4cc4-a89a-7c2b8ff6b55c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2018 - 6 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2018 at 09:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7eed3e2-b189-4cc4-a89a-7c2b8ff6b55c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7eed3e2-b189-4cc4-a89a-7c2b8ff6b55c
  18th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wigan.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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