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title: "SCC0153IB"
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# SCC0153IB

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e76f0903-55fb-4d50-aad7-d51a8a8eb0f6

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council has concluded a competitive procurement process to award a contract for apprenticeship training services under the YPO framework to The JGA Group. The procurement, conducted through a selective process using a call-off from a framework agreement, focuses on vocational training services classified under the CPV code 80530000. Located in Ipswich, England, the contract spans from 12th September 2025 to 12th September 2027. Key assessment criteria for the bids included quality of provision, value for money, and alignment with learner needs. The contract was awarded on 12th September 2025 and was officially published on 31st October 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vocational training services, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, as highlighted by Suffolk County Council's suitability criteria. Engaging in such contracts can aid growth by expanding service portfolios and establishing expertise within public sector frameworks. The focus on early careers strategy indicates a need for innovative training approaches to meet strategic development goals, making it an appealing prospect for providers with established track records in apprenticeship education. Enterprises adept at delivering high-quality, value-driven training solutions in alignment with public sector needs stand to benefit substantially from such engagements.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council has awarded apprenticeship training services to The JGA Group through established public sector frameworks, specifically the YPO service. 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/a92a9247-0eb7-409b-bf5b-257f4fb5a719 |
| 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 | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2025 - 12 Sep 2027 |
| 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 | THE JGA GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2025 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a92a9247-0eb7-409b-bf5b-257f4fb5a719

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a92a9247-0eb7-409b-bf5b-257f4fb5a719
  31st October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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