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F702- Procurement of two Solicitor apprenticeship programmes

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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17 Dec 2025 at 11:40

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Derby City Council seeking education and training services, specifically aiming to procure two Solicitor apprenticeship programmes. The tender, identified as F702, is classified under the 'Education and training services' category with CPV code 80000000. The delivery location for this contract is the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was selective, based on a call-off from a framework agreement, and the award stage was reached with the contract starting on 1st September 2025 and concluding on 31st August 2027. The award was granted to Damar Limited on 31st August 2025, with a contract value of £37,600.

This award offers growth opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those focusing on legal apprenticeships. Although the suitability criteria excluded SMEs and VCSEs, large enterprises with expertise in structuring and delivering comprehensive apprenticeship training in legal services would be ideal candidates to pursue similar contracts in future. Engaging in such tenders can enhance business profiles and contribute to scaling operations in the educational field within the region. Interested business entities can establish strategic partnerships or enhance their service offerings to match the requirements of framework agreements like this one.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

F702- Procurement of two Solicitor apprenticeship programmes

Notice Description

Procurement of 2x Solicitor Apprenticeships

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6c53198-6af2-41dc-9f7b-5a4723da461d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
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
£37,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 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
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@derby.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
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)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAMAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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