Tender

Data and IT Apprenticeships

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Jun 2025 at 08:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is inviting tenders for providing data and IT apprenticeships for its employed staff and locally maintained schools. The opportunity, titled "Data and IT Apprenticeships", falls under the services category, specifically training services, in the UK region UKF24. The procurement is currently at the tender stage and employs an open competition method below the threshold with a "light touch" regime. Potential bidders are required to be listed on the Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register with a minimum Ofsted rating of 'Good'. Submissions must be made electronically, with the deadline for RFQ responses set for 23rd July 2025, while the enquiry period ends on 9th July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that offer quality apprenticeship schemes, particularly those with a robust background in IT and data training. Companies fulfilling the necessary eligibility criteria can leverage this contract for growth by establishing long-term relationships with public authorities, given the value of £480,000 and potential contract renewals. Small and medium-sized enterprises with proven capabilities in education services and a focus on IT and data training are well-suited to compete. The contract period extends from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028, with an optional 12-month extension, ensuring enduring engagement for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data and IT Apprenticeships

Notice Description

West Northants Council (WNC) invites tenders for the provision of Data Apprenticeships and IT Apprenticeships for its employed staff and locally maintained schools, 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 Skills England

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055301
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034910-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 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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