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Apprenticeship Training Services

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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18 Feb 2025 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department has awarded a contract titled "Apprenticeship Training Services" to BPP University LTD, classified under the legal services category (CPV: 79100000). The contract involves providing Solicitor Apprenticeships (Level 7) for approximately 92 students across the United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage on 12 December 2024, with the contract starting on 13 December 2024 and ending on 31 December 2031. The call-off was made from a dynamic purchasing system using a selective procurement method, with a total contract value of GBP 5,292,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal education and training, particularly those able to provide solicitor apprenticeship services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit from this contract, as it demonstrates the Government's commitment to utilising SME capabilities within public procurement. BPP University LTD, a large-scale education provider, secured the contract, indicating that both scale and specialised expertise in legal training are valuable assets in competing for such tenders.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeship Training Services

Notice Description

Solicitor Apprenticeships (Level 7) for approximately 92 students.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-005b18cd-d696-4c18-97cd-0628184e1e54
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/211a1926-f878-49c7-b564-43281fb1ab68
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,292,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,292,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BPP UNIVERSITY

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