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Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship Training

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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02 Jul 2025 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship Training" was conducted by Milton Keynes Council, with the goal of providing specialised training for solicitor apprenticeships at a value of £42,800. The tender falls under the industry category of Adult-education services at university level and was completed under a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) via a selective procurement method. The process reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Damar Limited on 25th June 2025, and the contract period spans from 1st July 2025 to 31st May 2028. This procurement affects the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in training and educational services. The focus on solicitor apprenticeship training makes it particularly well-suited for educational providers with expertise in preparing students for professional qualifications like the Solicitors Qualifying Exams. Complementing the broad push for skill enhancement, this award could appeal to businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in the professional legal training sector.

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Notice Title

Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship Training

Notice Description

Specialised training for Level 7 solicitor apprenticeship qualifications for 2 apprentices. This includes preparation and registration for Solicitors Qualifying Exams 1 and 2, and professional skills courses. Call off from CCS Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS RM6102 via Rapid Award Route

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3df25753-7558-47c4-89ac-0008d4d8ae5a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 May 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
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAMAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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