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title: "SCC00162IB"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7b00d887-b9aa-4447-93ad-c8b7a12e70e8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-16"
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# SCC00162IB

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b00d887-b9aa-4447-93ad-c8b7a12e70e8

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has completed the procurement process for apprentice training services, awarding the contract to Ginger Nut Media Limited following a selective tendering process conducted using the YPO framework. The procurement was within the vocational training services category, focusing on delivering high-quality training aligned with the Council's early careers strategy. The tender period ended on 17th December 2025, with the contract starting on 18th December 2025 and concluding on 18th December 2027. Suffolk, located in Ipswich, was the main delivery location, and this award was published on 16th January 2026.

This public sector contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in vocational training, particularly those capable of meeting stringent criteria related to quality, value for money, and learner alignment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) especially have a solid footing to compete in such selective procurements due to the procurement process's suitability criteria, promoting SME involvement. The framework call-off approach ensures that businesses with established public sector framework engagement can effectively leverage their existing capabilities to deliver proficient services.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council has awarded apprenticeship training services to Gingernut Media Ltd through established public sector frameworks, specifically the YPO framework. 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/88c63b92-a8a9-4028-9a28-b4270810affa |
| 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 | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | GINGER NUT MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88c63b92-a8a9-4028-9a28-b4270810affa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88c63b92-a8a9-4028-9a28-b4270810affa
  16th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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