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title: "SCC0143IB"
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buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-11"
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# SCC0143IB

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f390480-1586-4507-ac67-2f268f4cd974

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has completed the procurement process for providing apprenticeship training services, which was conducted through established public sector frameworks, specifically the YPO and CCS Dynamic Purchasing Systems. The contract, valued at £330,000, was awarded to the University of Exeter, a large-scale supplier. The procurement utilised a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement, with an emphasis on delivering vocational training services in alignment with the Council’s early careers strategy. The award for this tender was made on 18th May 2025, and the contract period spans from 19th May 2025 to 19th May 2027. The service will be delivered in Ipswich, postcode IP12BX, focusing on the vocational training services industry, specifically targeting organisations aligned with voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in providing vocational training services, particularly those capable of aligning with public sector frameworks. Organisations like large educational institutions or specialised training providers can benefit from such contracts by expanding their service offerings and strengthening regional partnerships. The alignment with Suffolk County Council’s early careers strategy offers a strategic platform for businesses focusing on long-term skill development and regional employment growth. Firms adept in meeting stringent quality, value for money, and learner-focused criteria are well-placed to leverage this and similar opportunities.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council has awarded apprenticeship training contracts through established public sector frameworks, specifically the YPO and CCS Dynamic Purchasing Systems. 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 providers 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/49f37544-f530-462f-9912-e92c174730ac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2025 - 19 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £330,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £330,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2025 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49f37544-f530-462f-9912-e92c174730ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49f37544-f530-462f-9912-e92c174730ac
  11th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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