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28 Jul 2026 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CST025-168 Provision of Apprenticeships (Civil Engineer Level 6)" has been awarded by Derbyshire County Council, located in Matlock, England. This project falls under the industry category of education and training services. The procurement method utilised was a direct award. The total contract value is £27,000, and the contract period extends from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2031. The award was made to the University Of Derby - Research & Knowledge Exchange on 28th July 2026, marking the completion stage of the procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for educational service providers specialising in apprentice training, particularly those focused on civil engineering. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity appealing, given the suitability criteria outlined in the tender. Collaboration with universities and training institutions can provide a competitive advantage, allowing businesses to leverage existing infrastructure and expertise in delivering high-quality apprenticeship programmes. The focus on long-term skill development aligns with future growth in infrastructure and engineering sectors, providing businesses with a platform for sustained growth and brand enhancement in the educational services industry.

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Notice Title

CST025-168 Provision of Apprenticeships (Civil Engineer Level 6)

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39da35d4-0b2b-4f18-8f00-94c4a861c223
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/484c8759-1a9b-4128-9f64-63b343a5f624
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY - RESEARCH & KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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