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title: "Appointment of Apprenticeship Training Provider"
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# Appointment of Apprenticeship Training Provider

Buyer: ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d963940a-cbbd-44c0-ba7a-a11df7361374

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## Summary

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea has successfully awarded a contract to Babington Business College Limited for delivering apprenticeship training services through the YPO Apprenticeships and Associated Training Framework. This procurement, classified under education and training services, covers various locations including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract is valued at £134,000 and spans from 18th August 2025 to 17th August 2027. This contract was finalised at the award stage with the process being initiated during a tender phase.

This opportunity in education and training services could significantly benefit large organisations like Babington Business College Limited, which are capable of handling cross-cutting apprenticeship standards. While small and medium enterprises may not find this tender suitable, voluntary, community and social enterprises could explore possibilities due to the inclusion of these sectors in the procurement considerations. The partnership with a reputable borough like Kensington & Chelsea presents a robust platform for growth in education services, with potential outreach spanning from local UK regions to international territories.

## Notice

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea (RBKC) has awarded a service contract to Babington Business College Limited for the delivery of ix cross-cutting apprenticeship standards for the Council. The contract was procured via further competition via the YPO Apprenticeships and Associated Training Framework. The contract will be established for the period of 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91f2720-83a3-4230-9e3d-a3a1bfa7eddc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £134,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £134,000 |
| 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 | ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W8 7NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Campden |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91f2720-83a3-4230-9e3d-a3a1bfa7eddc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91f2720-83a3-4230-9e3d-a3a1bfa7eddc
  22nd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1008402474
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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