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title: "CST216 Provision of Approving Organisation"
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buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# CST216 Provision of Approving Organisation

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3999d58f-c095-4f5a-9e39-339a190fb86f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "CST216 Provision of Approving Organisation" was conducted by Derbyshire County Council, aimed at certifying internal training certifications. Classified under the Education and Training services industry category (CPV code 80000000), this contract is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement, now in the award stage as of 28th April 2025, commenced with the tender period ending on 23rd January 2025. The contract spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, and was valued at £50,000. The procurement method was categorised as "Other -," and it accommodated small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for entities specialising in education and training services. Given the contract's focus on approving and certifying internal training programmes, businesses in the education sector possessing expertise in accreditation could find this tender particularly advantageous. The suitability clause indicates an openness towards SMEs and VCSEs, suggesting those entities are well-positioned to leverage their agility and community-oriented services in competing for similar future tenders. Winning the contract went to NCFE, a prominent player already acknowledged for their scale, indicating that firms with a strong existing framework in educational certifications stand to benefit.

## Notice

Approving organisation to certify internal training certifications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d27118f0-1117-490b-a434-db369466395f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NCFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2025 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d27118f0-1117-490b-a434-db369466395f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d27118f0-1117-490b-a434-db369466395f
  28th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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