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CST025-133 Provision of Apprenticeships (Social Worker Degree Level 6)

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Dec 2025 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "CST025-133 Provision of Apprenticeships (Social Worker Degree Level 6)," which falls under the industry category of education and training services. The procurement followed a direct award method and was awarded to Nottingham Trent University. The contract, valued at £216,000, will commence on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2028. The primary location for the service delivery is England in the United Kingdom. The tender stage is an award, dated 19th December 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in educational and training services, particularly those focusing on apprenticeship programmes at degree level. While this specific procurement was a direct award, similar opportunities could arise for suppliers capable of providing comparable training services. Businesses in the education sector, specifically those specialising in social work education, may find this tender indicative of potential future prospects in collaborative training programmes with councils or universities. The involvement of Nottingham Trent University demonstrates the potential for partnerships with large-scale educational institutions.

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Notice Title

CST025-133 Provision of Apprenticeships (Social Worker Degree Level 6)

Notice Description

Non DCC Framework - Apprenticeship & Associated Training - 1086 (YPO)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81960f04-7ec4-4aa3-bf50-0d0ab0a768fe
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
Not specified
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
£216,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£216,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 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
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paul Hartley
Contact Email
paul.hartley@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1629536860

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
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
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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