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title: "SCC0164VA"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a58bbdb6-21e2-484a-9ea4-82b2ca59489e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-10"
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# SCC0164VA

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a58bbdb6-21e2-484a-9ea4-82b2ca59489e

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## Summary

The public procurement process for apprenticeship training services has been completed by Suffolk County Council, with MBKB LTD being awarded the contract. The services fall under the 'Vocational training services' category (CPV code 80530000) and are located in Ipswich, England. The procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from the YPO Framework, and was evaluated based on criteria like quality and value for money. The award stage concluded on 10th February 2026, following the contract period starting from 1st February 2026 to 1st February 2028. Suffolk County Council, as the buying organisation, applied a tender process with an emphasis on supporting their early careers strategy.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specializing in vocational training services looking to expand through public sector contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this contract appealing due to its alignment with empowering early careers. With a value of £280,000, this contract provides a substantial opportunity for businesses that can demonstrate quality provision alongside a robust understanding of learner needs. The selected procurement method also suggests the importance of existing network relationships within public sector frameworks for potential bidders.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council has awarded apprenticeship training services to MBKB 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/c93176f0-e132-4d89-b8c1-7344102d1c2d |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £280,000 |
| 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

- 10 Feb 2026 at 12:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c93176f0-e132-4d89-b8c1-7344102d1c2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c93176f0-e132-4d89-b8c1-7344102d1c2d
  10th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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