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Solicitor Apprenticeship 26

CPS

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07 Aug 2026 at 18:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Prosecution Service procured training services from a provider for a Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship. The requirement covers enrolling five delegates each year in 2026, 2027 and 2028, providing 15 apprentices in total. Delivery is in London, including the CPS location at 102 Petty France, London SW1H 9EA. The service is intended for solicitor apprenticeship provision rather than general training, so relevant providers should be able to support the full apprenticeship pathway and its professional and educational requirements. The procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. BPP was selected as the supplier for this requirement.

This procurement has been awarded and is complete. The Crown Prosecution Service used a selective procedure, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender deadline was 27 March 2026 at 23:59 UTC. The contract was awarded to BPP on 21 May 2026 for £337,500. The contract period runs from 25 May 2026 to 31 August 2034. The requirement was evaluated as a training services contract for a Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship, with provision for five enrolments annually across 2026, 2027 and 2028. BPP is the sole awarded supplier, and the recorded award is active. The published procurement value and awarded value are both £337,500.

This award demonstrates sustained demand from the Crown Prosecution Service for specialist Level 7 solicitor apprenticeship training delivered in London. A credible future competitor would need to provide an apprenticeship offer capable of supporting five delegates a year, manage a cohort of 15 apprentices across three annual intakes, and deliver the educational and professional components expected of solicitor apprenticeships. Providers should also be comfortable supplying public-sector clients through a dynamic purchasing system call-off, since this was the route used for the purchase. The opportunity is relevant to apprenticeship and legal education providers with the operational capacity to support a long-running programme, coordinate learner delivery and maintain service continuity over an extended contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Solicitor Apprenticeship 26

Notice Description

Requirements for a Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship provider enrolling 5 delegates annually in 2026, 2027, and 2028, totalling 15 apprentices.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9112a2f2-374f-475c-b7b3-3b8be85d266a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc090a9e-e884-431f-aeae-25269924d4c3
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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£337,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£337,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2034 Over 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
CPS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
L
Postcode
SW1H 9EA
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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