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Communication, Transformation and Policy Apprenticeship

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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16 Jan 2026 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of staff training services through a contract titled "Communication, Transformation and Policy Apprenticeship." This contract, situated in Northampton, England, falls within the services category with a classification under CPV code 80511000. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract had a tender period ending on 11th February 2025 and has now reached the award stage, with significant involvement from JGA Limited as the chosen supplier. The contract period spans four years, beginning 12th February 2025 and concluding on 12th February 2029. The total contract value is £99,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services to expand their footprint by being involved in delivering apprenticeship programmes. Companies adept at handling multi-level qualifications in marketing, public relations, policy, and systems thinking will find this tender particularly rewarding. There is a suitability focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it especially appealing for businesses aligned with these categories. The involvement in such a transformational and policy-oriented apprenticeship programme can facilitate long-term growth and positioning within the public sector training industry.

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Notice Title

Communication, Transformation and Policy Apprenticeship

Notice Description

Deliver of apprenticeship standards: Multi-Channel Marketer Level 3 Content creator Level 3 Event assistant Level 3 Public relations and communications assistant Level 4 Policy officer Level 4 Marketing executive Level 4 Marketing manager Level 6 Service designer Level 6 Health and care intelligence specialist Level 7 Systems thinking practitioner Level 7

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-907f6ce8-b8e5-4946-82cc-54318a6ec371
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f06609-2877-412e-bc12-16c0e1770815
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2025 - 12 Feb 2029 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
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)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JGA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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