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title: "Apprenticeship Training for Administrative and Customer Service."
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# Apprenticeship Training for Administrative and Customer Service.

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-595e3428-47e7-4e50-ac34-38edad678f26

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Home Office involves a contract for delivering Apprenticeship Training for Administrative and Customer Service, classified under specialist training services (CPV code: 80510000). With a total value of £2,290,000, the contract was awarded to Babington Business College Ltd on 2 June 2025, following a direct award method. The contract is set to run from 2 June 2025 to 1 June 2028, covering multiple locations across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, East of England, and London, among others. While the tender period concluded on 30 May 2025, the award was published on 31 July 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on professional training services, especially those targeting public sector contracts. SMEs might find this type of contract particularly beneficial, as it aligns with the suitability criteria of the procurement, favouring small to medium-sized enterprises. Engaging in a collaboration with governmental bodies like the Home Office not only offers financial benefits but also enhances the reputation and exposure of businesses capable of delivering high-quality training services. Larger training organisations, given the size and scope of the contract, would also be well-positioned to compete effectively in this arena.

## Notice

Delivery of Apprenticeship Training for Administrative and Customer Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/559c34ca-8164-4199-b9ac-ff0cc1ca8664 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,290,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,290,000 |
| 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 9XF |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2025 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/559c34ca-8164-4199-b9ac-ff0cc1ca8664

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/559c34ca-8164-4199-b9ac-ff0cc1ca8664
  31st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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