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Solicitor Apprenticeship 25

CPS

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22 Aug 2025 at 14:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has completed the procurement process for a Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship, comprising an LLB degree, SQE 1 & 2, and the SQW requirement under the industry category of Training Services. This procurement was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The process reached the award stage on 30th May 2025, with the service provided by BPP as the chosen supplier. The apprenticeship programme will begin on 31st August 2025 and run until 30th September 2031. The contract, valued at £81,000, is based in London, with the CPS operating from its headquarters at 102 Petty France, London SW1H 9EA.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those focusing on legal and training sectors. The dynamic purchasing system approach favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing a supportive environment for these businesses to tailor their offerings in line with the CPS's needs. SMEs equipped to deliver educational services with bespoke elements and capacity to handle training for solicitors will find this procurement advantageous for expanding their client base and demonstrating expertise in the competitive legal training market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Solicitor Apprenticeship 25

Notice Description

Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship LLB degree and SQE 1&2 including the SQW requirement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67686bee-5fa8-4326-9113-0a020810c621
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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£81,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 2031 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialinbox@cps.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EA
Post Town
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BPP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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