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title: "SCC0155IB"
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buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-21"
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# SCC0155IB

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5eddbeca-7a48-43ba-b8ab-471e73653553

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has concluded the award stage of a procurement process for apprenticeship training services, having selected MBKB Ltd through a call-off from the YPO framework. The contract, valued at £75,000, covers vocational training services and will be implemented over a two-year period, commencing on 6th October 2025 and concluding on 6th October 2027. The procurement process, classified under CPV code 80530000, emphasised quality of provision, value for money, and alignment with learner needs as key criteria. The location specified is Ipswich, with services delivered in postcode IP1 2BX. This initiative supports Suffolk County Council’s early careers strategy, aiming to enhance vocational education opportunities within the region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vocational and apprenticeship training services to align with public sector demands. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in particular, would find this contract advantageous due to the targeted scope and alignment with public sector frameworks like the YPO, which streamline entry barriers. With the Council's focus on high-quality training tailored to learner needs, businesses that offer innovative training solutions and proven track records for delivering effective educational outcomes can benefit greatly from similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council has awarded apprenticeship training services to MBKB through established public sector frameworks, specifically the YPO. 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 provider 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/0b778500-5a56-49bd-8f61-631a5fd0fb1f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 6 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | MBKB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2025 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b778500-5a56-49bd-8f61-631a5fd0fb1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b778500-5a56-49bd-8f61-631a5fd0fb1f
  21st October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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