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title: "Apprenticeship Direct Award - (Human Resources and Learning)"
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# Apprenticeship Direct Award - (Human Resources and Learning)

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3cf4fbce-ae7e-4531-8e6b-a2b16c67fc37

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## Summary

The Home Office has completed the direct award procurement process for the "Apprenticeship Direct Award - (Human Resources and Learning)" contract, which is classified under staff training services. This procurement, valued at £1,074,000, is set to be performed by MBKB Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME). The service delivery spans multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London, among others. The contract duration is from 9 June 2025 to 8 June 2028, indicating a substantial opportunity for involvement in the public sector's human resources and learning improvements.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialised in staff training services to engage with government projects and expand their portfolio in a high-value, stable contract lasting three years. The direct award method indicates a more streamlined procurement process, which might appeal to businesses equipped to offer bespoke and high-quality services. Companies with expertise in HR training that possess the capacity to service large-scale contracts across multiple regions within the UK would be well-suited to take advantage of similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Delivery of Apprenticeship Training (Human Resources and Learning)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9872fee-30af-4a80-bc17-8f4bb514f90d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jun 2025 - 8 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,074,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,074,000 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 2WF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | MBKB; MKBK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2025 at 11:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9872fee-30af-4a80-bc17-8f4bb514f90d
- 20 Jun 2025 at 10:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9872fee-30af-4a80-bc17-8f4bb514f90d
- 20 Jun 2025 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9872fee-30af-4a80-bc17-8f4bb514f90d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9872fee-30af-4a80-bc17-8f4bb514f90d
  20th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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