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Call off for the delivery of Apprenticeship Regulatory Suite

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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20 Jun 2025 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Call off for the delivery of Apprenticeship Regulatory Suite". This contract falls under the industry category of education and training services, with a focus on delivering Level 4 & 6 apprenticeship training over a five-year period. The buying organisation, North Northamptonshire Council, operates from The Corby Cube, George Street, Corby, UK. The procurement method was direct, and the process was conducted below the threshold without competition, as per the legal basis provided by the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was awarded to CSA (Services) Limited and the award status is currently active, with a contract period from 5 June 2025 to 6 June 2030, at a total cost of £98,000, funded by the apprenticeship levy.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for growth in the educational sector, particularly for experienced service providers in apprenticeship training. Businesses capable of delivering tailored education solutions to meet regulatory requirements are well-suited to compete in this market segment. The direct procurement method and light-touch regime indicate potential ease of entry for SMEs like CSA (Services) Limited, a supplier known for offering specialised services in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. Companies focusing on fulfilling public sector educational needs can see this as a case study for leveraging similar skill sets in future offerings within or beyond the regional border.

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Notice Title

Call off for the delivery of Apprenticeship Regulatory Suite

Notice Description

Call off for the delivery of a Regulatory Suite of apprenticeship training Level 4 & 6, over a period of 5 years, at a total cost for training of 98k [ninety eight thousand] training fully funded by the apprenticship levy. Provider is DSA [Services]Ltd.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0550ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034063-2025
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
SME

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
£98,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2025 - 6 Jun 2030 Over 5 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

CSA (SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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