Award

Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Children, Young People & Families Suite Apprenticeship Programme

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

10 Jul 2025 at 15:53

Award Notice
Tender

23 Jan 2025 at 18:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by North Northamptonshire Council focuses on the delivery of the "Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Children, Young People & Families Suite Apprenticeship Programme." This involves Level 4 and Level 5 apprenticeship training for Children, Young People and Families Practitioners and Managers, classified under "Education and training services." The contractual work is to be conducted in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 6th May 2025 to 4th May 2029. The procurement method employed was a competitive quotation (below threshold), progressing to the award stage as of 8th April 2025, with Acorn Training Limited selected as the supplier for a contract worth £117,000.

This tender presents numerous business opportunities particularly for SMEs operating in the education and training sector, providing specialised apprenticeships focused on children and family services. Such suppliers can leverage their expertise to deliver targeted training, fulfilling requirements from community and residential roles. With North Northamptonshire Council as the buyer, businesses that can demonstrate experience and a track record in similar apprenticeship programmes are well-suited to engage in this contract and expand their service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Children, Young People & Families Suite Apprenticeship Programme

Notice Description

Children, Young People & Families Suite Apprenticeship Programme - ST0088 Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (Community/Residential), ST0087 Level 5 Children, Young People and Families Manager (Community/Residential). 12 Places on Level 4 and 8 Places on Level 5.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27483f06-16b8-46eb-9e07-02133c0ef4e1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£117,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2025 - 4 May 2029 3-4 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

ACORN TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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