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01 Jul 2026 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council, located in Matlock, England, has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of apprenticeships aimed at training Operations Managers at Level 5. The procurement process, classified under the education and training services category, was conducted using a direct award method and had a total contract value of £27,000. The contract was awarded to University Of Derby - Research & Knowledge Exchange on 22nd June 2026 and will be active from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028. The tender period concluded on 21st June 2026. This procurement is part of a broader non-DCC framework for apprenticeship and associated training.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the education and training sector, particularly those focusing on apprenticeship programmes. The direct award method used in this procurement indicates an efficient process, providing swift business engagement with public authorities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit, as the tender was open to their participation. Companies that have the capability to deliver high-quality training and development services, specifically in operations management, will find opportunities to expand their portfolio through collaborations with local governments and educational institutions.

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Notice Title

CST025-161 Provision of Apprenticeships (Operations Manager Level 5)

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-512cdc22-08bf-4efc-a615-3c2cc1818264
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c72efc-e2ae-46f9-b30e-65a1c430aaa6
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
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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