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Call off for the delivery of Cyber Security Technical Professional L6

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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21 Jul 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The North Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process for the delivery of the "Call off for the delivery of Cyber Security Technical Professional L6" through a limited competition method. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is aimed at delivering L6 Cyber Security Technical Professional apprenticeships from July 2025 to July 2029. The contract, valued at £96,000, has been awarded to Cranfield University, a large-scale organization based in Bedfordshire. The procurement process is part of a light touch regime and was conducted as a below-threshold limited competition. The contract was signed on 7th July 2025 and will run over four years, with the apprenticeships fully funded by the apprenticeship levy.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth within the education sector, particularly for businesses specializing in technical and professional training services. Companies capable of delivering high-quality technical education, especially in cyber security, would have been well-suited for this contract. The involvement of Cranfield University indicates that the contract required expertise in delivering structured apprenticeship programmes, suggesting that businesses with established credentials in educational services and access to relevant resources would find similar opportunities competitive. Such contracts can help businesses expand their service offerings and establish relationships with public sector organizations.

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Notice Title

Call off for the delivery of Cyber Security Technical Professional L6

Notice Description

Call off for the delivery of L6 Cyber Security Technical Professional apprenticeship x 4 from July 2025 - July 2029 [4 years] each apprenticeship 24k total cost 96k successful trianing provider Cranfield University. Training fully funded by the apprenticeship levy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05631b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041704-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£96,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 8 Jul 2029 4-5 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

CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY

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