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title: "CPU 8317 Essential Training for the Competency of Officers- Licensing"
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# CPU 8317 Essential Training for the Competency of Officers- Licensing

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc824524-302c-496e-a9d2-e58c3bd15d91

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## Summary

Nottingham City Council has completed its procurement process for the contract titled "CPU 8317 Essential Training for the Competency of Officers- Licensing", focusing on training services within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process, initiated through an open procedure below the threshold, resulted in awarding the contract to Wilmington Shared Services T/A Bond Solon Training Ltd. The contract period spans from 31st March 2026 to 31st March 2028. This award follows the tender period which concluded on 28th March 2026, with key publication dates on 14th April 2026 for the award notice. The contract value is set at £75,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in training services, particularly those looking to expand their operations within the public sector and in the East Midlands region. As the procurement method favoured SMEs, businesses with relevant experience in officer training and competency building would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in future. Working with Nottingham City Council offers reputational benefits and the chance to build connections within the local government sector, enhancing prospects for further public procurement engagements.

## Notice

Essential Training for the Competency of Officers- Licensing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fc9aa2b-077c-444e-b0f5-17f608be4858 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILMINGTON SHARED SERVICES T/A BOND SOLON TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 12:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fc9aa2b-077c-444e-b0f5-17f608be4858
- 14 Apr 2026 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fc9aa2b-077c-444e-b0f5-17f608be4858

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fc9aa2b-077c-444e-b0f5-17f608be4858
  14th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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