Award

Leadership Training - Ashfield District Council

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

02 Apr 2026 at 12:32

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council successfully concluded a direct award for a leadership training programme aimed at emerging apprenticeship leaders within Ashfield District Council. The procurement falls under education and training services, with a contract value of £63,000. England, United Kingdom, is the primary delivery region, with the award process completed by 2nd March 2026, followed by a contract period starting 9th March 2026 and lasting until 31st December 2027. The award was officially active from 5th March 2026 and published on 2nd April 2026, reflecting the council's intent to bolster leadership capabilities within the district.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs in the education and training sector, particularly those that specialise in leadership development and apprenticeships. The direct procurement method suggests that organisations with established relationships or previous successful engagements with the council are well-positioned to compete. The training initiative represents a strategic investment in developing future leaders within the public sector, supporting long-term capabilities and fostering skill enhancement within the community, which aligns well with SME offerings. Solace, an SME based in Yorkshire, was awarded the contract, underscoring the preference for small to medium enterprises in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Leadership Training - Ashfield District Council

Notice Description

Emerging leadership apprenticeship program for Ashfield District Council - awarded through YPO 1086

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c833aa8e-726f-4a04-b174-4f038ede88cf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc5d1fe3-5ce0-410f-8e8b-a5a9d7c85491
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£63,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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