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Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Chartered Manager Apprenticeship Training Programme

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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26 Sep 2025 at 10:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by North Northamptonshire Council, identified under the title "Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Chartered Manager Apprenticeship Training Programme," falls within the education and training services industry category. This contract, valued at £176,000, was awarded to the University of Bedfordshire, which holds charitable status as a Higher Education Corporation. The procurement method used was selective, specifically as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract commenced on 8th August 2025 and will continue until 7th August 2029, with services delivered in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The award was activated on 21st July 2025, following the contract proposal's completion of the tender stage by the deadline on 10th June 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in educational programmes and management training services. SMEs could particularly benefit from engaging in projects like this due to the specific suitability requirements that favour smaller enterprises. Businesses adept at delivering comprehensive training and development services, particularly those skilled in higher education sectors and apprenticeship programmes, are well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. The significant duration of the contract provides suppliers with a stable engagement, allowing for long-term strategic planning and resource allocation to meet the service demands comprehensively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Chartered Manager Apprenticeship Training Programme

Notice Description

. Northamptonshire Children's Trust (hereafter referred to as the "NCT"), is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide: * Level 6 Chartered Manager - (ST0272) Across the period between 2025 to 2029, the NCT expect to enrol up to 8 (eight) apprentices on to the Level 6 Chartered Manager (ST0272) Apprenticeship. The Contract duration will be for 48 (forty-eight) months to allow for the apprentices to enrol up to 2029 and to complete the training course which has a typical duration of 48 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c924b6fb-fe6a-47ac-b677-588b39480b06
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
Large

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
£176,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2025 - 7 Aug 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

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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