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CST025-144 Provision of Apprenticeships (Operations Manager Level 5)

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Feb 2026 at 11:20

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Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council has completed the award stage for the procurement process titled "CST025-144 Provision of Apprenticeships (Operations Manager Level 5)" in the education and training services category. This tender involved a direct award method, with University Of Derby - Research & Knowledge Exchange being the awarded supplier. The contract is valued at £99,000 and is set to commence on 2nd March 2026, concluding on 2nd September 2028. The services will be delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically in England, and the procurement was suitable for SMEs, though not targeting voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

For businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those offering apprenticeship schemes, this contract signifies potential growth opportunities. SMEs specialising in operations management training at Level 5 would find this tender particularly fitting, allowing them to collaborate with well-established entities like Derbyshire County Council. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio, expand its market reach, and establish essential links within the UK's public sector education framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CST025-144 Provision of Apprenticeships (Operations Manager Level 5)

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fae11ed6-d4e0-465a-8c3f-64716007bd1f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc383444-4f37-4ec9-af62-80e7927dd45b
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
£99,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 2 Sep 2028 2-3 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

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY - RESEARCH & KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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