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Call off for the delivery of Arborist Apprenticeship Training

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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11 Jun 2025 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council has concluded a public procurement process for the delivery of Arborist Apprenticeship Training, with YMCA Central as the awarded supplier. The procurement pertains to the education and training services industry, classified under CPV code 80000000. This initiative, completed using a direct procurement method without competition due to its being below the financial threshold, focuses on utilising apprenticeship levy funding over a 40-month period at a total cost of £48,000. The project is associated with several regions across the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract, active from 5th September 2025 to 1st January 2029, involves structured engagements like monthly and tripartite meetings.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth primarily within the education and training sector. Large-scale organisations similar to YMCA Central could effectively compete in such bidding processes, especially those capable of handling apprenticeship programmes and delivering education services. The apprenticeship levy funding represents a burgeoning area for businesses specialising in vocational training and workforce development, offering a steady revenue stream across multiple regions in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Call off for the delivery of Arborist Apprenticeship Training

Notice Description

Call off for the delivery of 4 x Arborist Apprenticeship Lv 2 utilising the apprenticeship levy funding over a period of 40 months at a total cost of 48k (forty eight thousand, 12k each apprentice) training fully funded via the apprenticeship levy. Provider secured via waiver Central YMCA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05470c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031679-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2025 - 1 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YMCA CENTRAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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