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title: "Contract for the Provision of A Staffordshire 16-18 Education and Training Sufficiency Assessment"
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# Contract for the Provision of A Staffordshire 16-18 Education and Training Sufficiency Assessment

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef79f092-a4f4-4480-b35c-e96c132cb5ad

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## Summary

Staffordshire County Council has awarded a contract titled "Contract for the Provision of A Staffordshire 16-18 Education and Training Sufficiency Assessment" for analysing the sufficiency of education and training provisions for young people aged 16-18 in Staffordshire. The project, classified under analysis, research consultancy, and social research services, is valued at £49,465 and will run from 7 April 2025 to 6 October 2025. The contract was awarded to Think Trinity Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Stockport, England. The procurement process followed an open procedure below threshold, with the tender process completed on 7 March 2025 and the award date on 7 April 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training assessments, particularly SMEs and organisations with expertise in analysis and social research. By delivering critical insights into the sufficiency of local education and training provisions, the winning bidder can enhance its portfolio and reputation within the education sector. Additionally, the contract offers a gateway for similar future projects, as local councils often seek continuity and proven expertise for ongoing and related services. Thus, businesses with a focus on consultancy services within the educational domain are well-suited to compete and thrive in such tenders.

## Notice

Staffordshire County Council wish to procure the services of a single supplier to assess the sufficiency of education and training provision for young people aged 16-18 in Staffordshire now and in the future.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66f4291d-4fec-465a-852d-95441eb96249 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2025 - 6 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,465 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,465 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THINK TRINITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2025 at 09:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66f4291d-4fec-465a-852d-95441eb96249
- 11 Feb 2025 at 10:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1904646-ed0f-468c-a858-a0577d18b2eb
- 10 Feb 2025 at 15:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1904646-ed0f-468c-a858-a0577d18b2eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66f4291d-4fec-465a-852d-95441eb96249
  10th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1904646-ed0f-468c-a858-a0577d18b2eb
  11th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
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