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title: "Ashford UKSPF People and Skills Programme"
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buyer: "ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Ashford UKSPF People and Skills Programme

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc155bd1-6ec7-432b-bb52-92ee48eaf22a

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Ashford UKSPF People and Skills Programme" under the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Plan. The procurement, classified under "Training services" (CPV code 80500000), aimed to secure services supporting the People and Skills priority. Using an open procedure above the threshold, the contract was awarded to EKC GROUP. The procurement documentation was published on 22 April 2024, with the tender period ending on 21 May 2024, and the contract period runs from 8 July 2024 to 31 March 2025. The total contract value is £197,892, with key services to be delivered at postcode TN24 1PL in Ashford, England.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those structured as SMEs or VCSEs. The completion of this project will not only enhance the skills and capabilities within the community but also bolster the reputation and portfolio of the contracted business. Companies with experience in delivering comprehensive training programmes and those equipped to handle large-scale projects are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, foster new partnerships, and potentially secure additional contracts within the public sector domain.

## Notice

Ashford Borough Council is seeking an organisation to undertake key activities within our planned 'People and Skills' priority of our UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Plan. Procurement documentation can be downloaded from the Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fc448b9-4976-4ae3-a819-4a08ea7e9ea4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £197,892 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EKC GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2024 at 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fc448b9-4976-4ae3-a819-4a08ea7e9ea4
- 22 Apr 2024 at 20:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e51b0062-c6fd-4899-9d0e-97f1c13853f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fc448b9-4976-4ae3-a819-4a08ea7e9ea4
  21st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e51b0062-c6fd-4899-9d0e-97f1c13853f4
  22nd April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
  The tender documents and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal.

## Provenance

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