Tender

Adult Social Care Apprenticeship WNC

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Jun 2025 at 14:47

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process for the provision of Adult Social Care Apprenticeships specifically for its employed staff. This procurement falls under the industry category of education and training services, with a focus on the UKF24 region in the United Kingdom. The procurement method being utilised is an open competition, with submissions required by 27th July 2025 at 12 noon. The tender is guided by the UK's legal framework as per legislation 2023/54. This opportunity, valued at £300,000 gross, covers a contract period starting from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028, with a possible renewal for an additional 12 months.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses on the Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register with a 'Good' or 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating, as it exclusively seeks quality apprenticeship providers. Companies specialising in adult social care training and development can leverage this contract to expand their client base and demonstrate their expertise in a strategically important service area. The requirement for electronic submissions ensures a streamlined process for interested parties. Engaging in this contract can enhance service providers' standing within the public sector while contributing significantly to professional development in adult social care.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult Social Care Apprenticeship WNC

Notice Description

West Northants Council (WNC) invites tenders for the provision of Adult Social Care Apprenticeships for its employed staff as outlined in the Request for Quotation (RFQ). This opportunity is restricted to organisations listed on the Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register (APAR) as main providers, with an Ofsted rating of 'Good' or 'Outstanding', and offering quality apprenticeship provision as defined by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0547ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032037-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
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)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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