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Solicitor Apprenticeships

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 May 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for "Solicitor Apprenticeships", focusing on higher education services, with the award going to Damar Training. This tender, classified under CPV codes for education and training services, is pertinent to the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process transitioned from a tender stage ending on 1st September 2025 to the award being active as of 13th May 2026. The contract is valued at £42,000 and spans from 1st December 2025 to 31st August 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the higher and adult education sectors, especially those capable of delivering solicitor apprenticeship training to Level 7 standard. The procurement's focus on SME participation makes it a favourable opportunity for smaller enterprises seeking to expand their presence in the educational services market. Companies with robust training and educational offerings in line with the apprenticeship framework will find this contract particularly beneficial for strategic growth. Damar Training, as the chosen supplier, exemplifies the type of SME well-positioned to leverage such opportunities for further business development.

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Notice Title

Solicitor Apprenticeships

Notice Description

2 x Solicitor Apprenticeship to be obtained Level 7

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b84860bd-630f-42aa-9f56-d8cd145e05ca
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 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
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAMAR TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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