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L7 Solicitor apprenticeships - BPP (con_29524)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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16 Jan 2026 at 18:54

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the Department for Education involves the provision of L7 Solicitor apprenticeships, titled "L7 Solicitor apprenticeships - BPP (con_29524)". This contract falls under the industry category of Education and Training Services, identified by CPV code 80000000, and encompasses multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, and London, among others. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates included the tender closing on 14th November 2025, with the contract period starting on 21st November 2025 and set to run until 20th November 2031. The award was granted to BPP University Limited on 21st November 2025, with a contract value of £27,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and training, particularly those capable of delivering advanced solicitor apprenticeship programmes. The nature of the contract as a call-off from a framework agreement indicates a streamlined procurement process, favouring businesses that are already part of relevant frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this opportunity suitable, given the procurement’s explicit suitability for such enterprises. Engaging in this contract can facilitate business growth by establishing or enhancing a company's reputation as a provider of specialised educational programmes across multiple regions in the UK.

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Notice Title

L7 Solicitor apprenticeships - BPP (con_29524)

Notice Description

Contact to deliver the L7 Solicitor apprenticeship

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45235bb4-3ee6-49e9-a29a-91f90ae36e1f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£27,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2025 - 20 Nov 2031 Over 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BPP UNIVERSITY

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