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Solicitor Apprenticeship

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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21 Feb 2025 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has concluded a procurement process for the delivery of solicitor level 7 apprenticeships to its staff. The procurement, classified under the industry category of "Staff training services" (CPV code 80511000), was completed with an award issued to Damar Limited on 23 January 2025. The contract, valued at £99,200, will run from 24 January 2025 to 24 January 2029. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and targeted small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The main location for service delivery is in Northampton, postal code NN1 1ED.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in staff training services, particularly those who can offer legal apprenticeships. Organisations that thrive on long-term contracts would benefit from engaging in such a project. Companies experienced in delivering high-quality training and development programmes, particularly those that are SMEs or VCSEs, would find this contract ideal for expanding their portfolio and gaining a foothold in public sector procurement. The involvement of Damar Limited, a large-scale company, underlines the project's significant scope and the potential for substantial business growth.

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Notice Title

Solicitor Apprenticeship

Notice Description

Delivery of solicitor level 7 apprenticeships to WNC staff

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82436cba-96b9-4990-9de8-c28d2b31603d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2029 4-5 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAMAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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