Award

Call off the the delivery of Learning and Development Apprenticeships

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

18 Aug 2025 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, conducted by North Northamptonshire Council, involves the delivery of Learning and Development Apprenticeships, specifically targeting L&D L3 Practitioner, Consultant Business Partner L5, and Snr People Prof L7 courses. The industry category for this tender is Education and Training Services, with the contract work located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The process is in the Award stage, having been completed with the final contract period extending from 31st July 2023 to 30th August 2027. The procurement method was a waiver identified as "Other - AFN520353394," and the initial tender period concluded on 30th July 2023. The entire contract is valued at £97,000.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, especially those with capabilities in designing and delivering apprenticeship programmes. The process was structured to accommodate larger entities, as suitability did not favour SMEs or VCSEs. The contract was awarded to Bespoke Professional Development and Training Ltd, a large-scale supplier known for its expertise in tailored professional training solutions. Such opportunities can provide significant business growth potential for firms specialising in education and training by aligning their service offerings to meet the specific requirements outlined by public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Call off the the delivery of Learning and Development Apprenticeships

Notice Description

Apprenticeship programme delivery of L&D L3 Practitioner and Consultant Business Partner L5, Snr People Prof L7.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5333f3c8-cce9-46db-b647-03dec9b711c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ae293be-89c3-4ad3-834b-e30010e5b2d9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Waiver AFN520353394
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
£97,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2023 - 30 Aug 2027 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
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8TL
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)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BESPOKE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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