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Contract for the provision of Apprenticeship Training, Learning and Development Services

BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL

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08 Jan 2026 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

Brighton & Hove City Council has conducted a contracting process for the provision of Apprenticeship Training, Learning, and Development Services specifically tailored for the Level 7 Solicitor apprenticeship programme for two legal support officers. This contract is classified under the Education and training services category and holds a contract value of £37,600. It was awarded through a Direct Award method, with the contract period set from 1st December 2025 to 28th February 2029. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the award made to Damar Training, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Manchester. The delivery location for this contract is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents numerous business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in educational and training services, which can offer bespoke training programmes. SMEs such as those offering tailored educational training services stand to gain significantly by engaging in contracts with public sector entities like Brighton & Hove City Council. Such opportunities allow for the development of long-term partnerships with governmental organisations while aligning with initiatives that foster skill development and training advancements. This contract is well-suited for smaller enterprises seeking to expand their portfolio within the public sector framework.

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Notice Title

Contract for the provision of Apprenticeship Training, Learning and Development Services

Notice Description

A contract for the provision of training services for the Level 7 Solicitor apprenticeship programme for two legal support officers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e084ff27-6485-4689-b425-4cd40489df8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9eece4e-0dc5-4fde-9601-5eb6767f35b8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - 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
£37,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 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
BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@brighton-hove.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01273 291949

Buyer Location

Locality
HOVE
Postcode
BN3 2LS
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Central Hove
Westminster Constituency
Hove and Portslade

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAMAR TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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