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title: "EPC Training Framework Agreement"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE"
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# EPC Training Framework Agreement

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-feac7932-6448-44dc-af3a-aca37619e813

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade has completed the procurement process for the EPC Training Framework Agreement, valued at £600,000. This tender is classified under "Education and training services" and aims to prepare the department to respond to various emergencies and crises as identified in the National Security Risk Assessment. Key details include a contract period starting from 13th August 2024 to 31st March 2027, covering delivery locations in the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and other international regions. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action due to the below-threshold nature of the contract.

This tender presents significant business development opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in education and training services with a capacity to provide comprehensive emergency preparedness training on a broad geographical scale. Although it is specified that SMEs and VCSEs were not targeted in this instance, businesses with similar services can still gain critical insights and potentially form partnerships for future tenders. Serco Limited, an existing supplier, secured this contract, showcasing the potential for established firms to leverage their expertise and track record in high-stakes training services.

## Notice

EPC training to enable DBT to be prepare to respond to a wide range of emergencies and crises as set out in the National Security Risk Assessment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ef0c7bb-cf21-4e68-8ecf-a3c40a3f3b48 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SERCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2025 at 10:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ef0c7bb-cf21-4e68-8ecf-a3c40a3f3b48
- 19 Aug 2024 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ef0c7bb-cf21-4e68-8ecf-a3c40a3f3b48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ef0c7bb-cf21-4e68-8ecf-a3c40a3f3b48
  5th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4546d0c-0e4e-4011-84d2-fe17b7e60c3e
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fff50053-ebf5-4eb4-b877-b789a5edcd19
  n/a

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