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North Northamptonshire Council - Data Suite Apprenticeship Programme

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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15 Aug 2025 at 15:31

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Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council has concluded their procurement process for the Data Suite Apprenticeship Programme, designed to provide Data Technician Level 3 and Data Analyst Level 4 apprenticeship standards. Located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, this process fell under the category of Education and Training Services. Utilising a selective procurement method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, the contract was awarded to Firebrand Training Limited, with the status marked as complete as of 15th August 2025. The tender period concluded on 14th March 2025, and the contract is set to run from 13th June 2025 to 12th June 2029.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those equipped to deliver apprenticeship programmes in data analysis and technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the Council's suitability criteria. Organisations experienced in managing dynamic apprenticeship structures can leverage this opportunity to gain a foothold in advancing digital skills within a public sector framework, enhancing their portfolio and potentially leading to further government contract engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council - Data Suite Apprenticeship Programme

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council (hereafter referred to as "NNC") have procured a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide both of the following apprenticeship standards as one apprenticeship programme: * Data Technician Level 3 - (ST0795) * Data Analyst Level 4 - (ST0118) Across the period 2025 to 2029 NNC expect to enrol up to: 18 (eighteen) apprentices on to the Data Technician Level 3 apprenticeship (ST0795) and 18 apprentices on to the Data Analyst Level 4 apprenticeship (ST0118).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/705a6b04-7b07-49fe-86c5-08c63c96e0c8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£461,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jun 2025 - 12 Jun 2029 4-5 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
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

FIREBRAND TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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