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title: "Ashford UKSPF People and Skills Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045448"
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buyer: "ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-21"
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# Ashford UKSPF People and Skills Programme

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045448

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council is overseeing the "Ashford UKSPF People and Skills Programme," targeting the training services category for council-led initiatives. This procurement falls within the services industry and is located in Ashford, UKJ4 region. The process has progressed through various stages including Tender and Award stages, with the tender being issued on 22 April 2024, and the contract being awarded on 21 August 2024. The awarded contract has been granted to the EKC Group, with the procurement method being an open procedure compliant with GPA regulations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training and development services to contribute to the local economy and enhance their reputation by aligning with a regional authority’s objectives. Companies excelling in quality service delivery at competitive prices would be well-suited to participate in similar opportunities, fostering business growth and sectoral development. Engaging in such contracts can enhance market presence and create new avenues for business expansion within the public sector.

## Notice

Ashford Borough Council is seeking an organisation to undertake key activities within our planned 'People and Skills' priority of our UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Plan.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Ashford Borough Council is seeking an organisation to undertake key activities within our planned 'People and Skills' priority of our UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026704-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £197,892 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EKC GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2024 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026704-2024
- 22 Apr 2024 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013061-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ashford.gov.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

## Provenance

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