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title: "SCC0171VA"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-03"
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# SCC0171VA

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9133cdca-e9de-4101-9098-d237c910d172

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has awarded a contract for apprenticeship training services to CSA Services Ltd. This procurement, classified under vocational training services (CPV code 80530000), was executed through a call-off from the YPO Framework, identifying the most suitable provider based on quality, value for money, and alignment with learner needs. The contract was awarded on 1 June 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1 June 2026 to 30 May 2028. The procurement method was selective, involving established public sector frameworks, and aimed at supporting the Council's early careers strategy. The project's location is Ipswich, England (postal code IP1 2BX).

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vocational training services to connect with public sector initiatives and enhance their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly well-suited for such contracts given their adaptability and innovation in service delivery. Engaging in this contract will enable businesses to build credibility and gain valuable experience in delivering government-backed training programmes, paving the way for expanded opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council has awarded apprenticeship training services to CSA Services 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/3879f6fd-ca59-4525-90db-b233564f3c8e |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 30 May 2028 |
| 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 | CSA (SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2026 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3879f6fd-ca59-4525-90db-b233564f3c8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3879f6fd-ca59-4525-90db-b233564f3c8e
  3rd July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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