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title: "SCC0169IB"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dc267375-4121-4705-acb8-aba6b288d6da"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-13"
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# SCC0169IB

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc267375-4121-4705-acb8-aba6b288d6da

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has completed the procurement process for apprenticeship training services, awarding the contract to Capella Associates Ltd. This procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically through a call-off from the YPO framework. The tender, classified under the industry category of vocational training services (CPV: 80530000), covered areas around Ipswich, England (postal code IP1 2BX). Starting on 20th April 2026, the contract will run until 20th April 2028, with an award value of £30,000. The selection process prioritised quality, value for money, and alignment with learner needs in order to support Suffolk County Council's early careers strategy.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing vocational training services, especially those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies positioned to deliver tailored education solutions that meet evolving public sector needs could benefit from similar opportunities in future call-offs. Engaging in such contracts enhances a business's portfolio and capability, enabling growth and expansion into more comprehensive public sector engagements, while aligning with the strategic training initiatives of large county councils like Suffolk.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council has awarded apprenticeship training services to Capella 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/1d223b11-eac1-473f-b855-dd709a039bc7 |
| 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 | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | CAPELLA ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d223b11-eac1-473f-b855-dd709a039bc7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d223b11-eac1-473f-b855-dd709a039bc7
  13th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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