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CST025-108 Provision of Apprenticeship (Solicitor Level 7)

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Sep 2025 at 14:44

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Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council has completed the procurement for the "CST025-108 Provision of Apprenticeship (Solicitor Level 7)" under the industry category of education and training services. This contract involves apprenticeship learning provision to be delivered in England, United Kingdom. The procurement followed a direct award method with Nottingham Trent University being the appointed supplier. The award was finalised on 11th September 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 1st November 2025, continuing until 31st October 2031. The total contract value is £81,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those offering apprenticeship programmes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could find similar future opportunities beneficial, given the suitability for such businesses was acknowledged in this process. The structured framework set by Derbyshire County Council can guide SMEs in identifying direct award opportunities where they can leverage their expertise to secure contracts and foster business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CST025-108 Provision of Apprenticeship (Solicitor Level 7)

Notice Description

Apprenticeship Learning Provision

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5315b699-aa12-49ca-a830-986faf53b56b
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and 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
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 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
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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