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Solicitors Apprenticeships

CPS

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29 Sep 2025 at 12:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), based in London, has completed a procurement process titled "Solicitors Apprenticeships" within the Education and Training services category. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, culminating in the award stage as of 30th September 2024. The contract, valued at £448,796, involves the provision of solicitor apprenticeship training services. The contract period spans from 4th October 2024 to 3rd October 2030, with Nottingham Trent University serving as the awarded supplier, as recently confirmed on 29th September 2025. The main delivery location for these services is London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for organisations specialising in education and training services, particularly those capable of delivering solicitor apprenticeship programmes. It is a significant contract, offering sustained business growth potential over the six-year duration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this opportunity particularly suitable given the project's scope and the need for specialised educational services. Successful engagement could not only enhance a business's portfolio but also provide a stable revenue stream from a government entity like the CPS.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Solicitors Apprenticeships

Notice Description

Solicitor Apprenticeship Training

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5b9cfd8-33ff-4836-a4d8-ccd64bb42af3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5cef7ed-a9d8-4de8-8039-70cc036473ff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£448,796 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£448,796 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Oct 2024 - 3 Oct 2030 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
CPS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EA
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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