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CST025-164 Provision of Apprenticeships (Teaching Assistant Level 3)

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Jul 2026 at 08:43

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Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council has awarded a contract titled "CST025-164 Provision of Apprenticeships (Teaching Assistant Level 3)", under the industry category of education and training services. The contract is valued at £70,000 and will be carried out by Best Practise Network. The contract follows a direct award procurement method and pertains to services within the United Kingdom, specifically in England. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the award being made on 2nd July 2026, and the service delivery is scheduled from 1st September 2026 to 29th February 2028.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those offering apprenticeship programmes, to engage with public sector clients. The contract's clear focus on apprenticeship and teaching training services offers avenues for businesses that align with Derbyshire County Council's need for skilled educators. While this contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, similar future opportunities may arise, making it advantageous for businesses to maintain relations within this sector. Companies like Best Practise Network, which are small to medium-sized enterprises, are well-suited for such public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CST025-164 Provision of Apprenticeships (Teaching Assistant Level 3)

Notice Description

Non DCC Framework - Apprenticeship & Associated Training - 1086 (YPO)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42d16249-4708-410d-94ef-1b6413322350
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEST PRACTISE NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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