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Education and People Focused Apprenticeships

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Education and People Focused Apprenticeships" was conducted by West Northamptonshire Council, located at ONE ANGEL SQUARE, ANGEL STREET, NORTHAMPTON, NN1 1ED. This tender sought to deliver various apprenticeship standards focused on business administration, career development, team leadership, property maintenance, and customer service to council staff. This procurement pertains to the industry category of staff training services and was valued at £99,000. The process, which followed a selective procurement method via call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage on 19th November 2024, with the contract running from 20th November 2024 to 20th November 2028. Key interactions concluded on the tender's end date, 19th November 2024.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational training programs, particularly those with expertise in administering apprenticeships at various levels. Companies like Ixion Holdings Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, exemplify the potential for growth in engaging with public sector training requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), were encouraged to participate, suggesting that adaptable firms with the ability to deliver tailored training solutions are well-positioned to benefit from similar contracts. The opportunity to work with local government bodies like West Northamptonshire Council highlights an advantageous pathway for businesses looking to establish or expand their services within the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Title

Education and People Focused Apprenticeships

Notice Description

Delivery of Business Administration Level 3, Career development professional Level 6, Team leader/supervisor Level 3, Property maintenance operative Level 2, Customer service practitioner Level 2 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/761e7270-411c-4c71-b9af-42153900c1f8
Current Stage
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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, 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
£99,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2024 - 20 Nov 2028 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

IXION HOLDINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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