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title: "SCC0159IB"
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buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-16"
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# SCC0159IB

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c2d6d07-f3a1-4cb1-8cfb-7afec5f8c49b

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has concluded the procurement process for apprenticeship training services within the vocational training industry category. The council utilised a selective procurement method, awarding the contract through a call-off from the YPO framework agreement. The awarded supplier, Ginger Nut Media Limited, will provide services aimed at supporting Suffolk's early careers strategy. The contract period spans from 5th December 2025 to 5th December 2027, serving the locality with the postal code IP1 2BX in Ipswich, England. The process began with tendering, adhering to criteria focused on quality, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with learner needs, leading to the award date of 5th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in vocational training services, particularly those with the capacity to offer quality apprenticeship programmes. SMEs and similar-sized enterprises with a strong emphasis on delivering tailored educational solutions are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Participating in such frameworks not only allows businesses to expand their reach within the public sector but also fosters growth through long-term contracts that support regional skills development initiatives.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council has awarded apprenticeship training services to Ginger Nut Training 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/08053cca-0554-4fed-a773-eae75da54c50 |
| 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 | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2025 - 5 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,000 |
| 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 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08053cca-0554-4fed-a773-eae75da54c50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08053cca-0554-4fed-a773-eae75da54c50
  16th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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