--- title: "The Provision of Apprenticeship Training for the Level 4 Commercial Procurement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7ddc0e3a-8274-4546-9a79-89af8bee7351" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7ddc0e3a-8274-4546-9a79-89af8bee7351" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7ddc0e3a-8274-4546-9a79-89af8bee7351.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7ddc0e3a-8274-4546-9a79-89af8bee7351.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2025-10-14" --- # The Provision of Apprenticeship Training for the Level 4 Commercial Procurement Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ddc0e3a-8274-4546-9a79-89af8bee7351 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7ddc0e3a-8274-4546-9a79-89af8bee7351) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7ddc0e3a-8274-4546-9a79-89af8bee7351.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for the provision of Apprenticeship Training for the Level 4 Commercial Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship Programme has been completed by the Crown Commercial Service. This tender falls under the industry category of training programme services (CPV code: 80521000) and aims to cater to locations including the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. It represents a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract was awarded to CIPS CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED on 11 August 2020 and is valued at £315,000, running from 14 August 2020 to 31 August 2026. The overarching procurement process was initiated under the planning stage and culminated in the contract stage with key dates extending across multiple years from the tender opening till the ongoing contract period. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in training and educational services, particularly those catering to the procurement and supply chain sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially suitable to partake given the suitability outlined in the procurement documents. Companies that can deliver quality apprenticeship programmes aligned with the specifications of this contract may enjoy sustained growth and opportunities to establish long-term relationships with governmental bodies. Since the procurement method is 'selective' and involves a dynamic purchasing system, it encourages competitive participation among qualified suppliers, opening avenues for market expansion and enhanced visibility within the public sector. ## Notice This procurement will establish a single supplier to provide Apprenticeship Training for the Level 4 Commercial Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship Programme. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9f3a6b9-91d0-4473-833e-4191cb806f5f | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Aug 2020 | | Contract period | 13 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £315,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £315,000 | | 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Additional buyers | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE : CABINET OFFICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CIPS CORPORATE SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80521000 - Training programme services ## Release History - 14 Oct 2025 at 13:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9f3a6b9-91d0-4473-833e-4191cb806f5f - 9 Jun 2021 at 09:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9f3a6b9-91d0-4473-833e-4191cb806f5f - 1 Oct 2020 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9f3a6b9-91d0-4473-833e-4191cb806f5f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9f3a6b9-91d0-4473-833e-4191cb806f5f 14th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e48fa2c-64c4-4ad4-be71-886212d2c5f4 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83ea82cf-d12c-4a86-81dd-084417c13477 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d958678-6f13-456d-8042-3ed76b60d5ec - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/471ecad9-2a07-4cda-8a5f-830ffe7d253a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f2d21dd2-b46d-475b-b6fc-57e8020659ef ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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