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North Northamptonshire Council - Schools Leadership Suite Apprenticeship Programme

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Nov 2025 at 15:13

Tender

30 Jul 2025 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council, based at The Corby Cube, George Street, Corby, has initiated a procurement process for an apprenticeship programme titled "Schools Leadership Suite Apprenticeship Programme," targeting the education and training services industry. This tender involves providing two apprenticeship programmes: Operations Manager Level 5 and Senior Leader Level 7, aimed at prepping future headteachers. The tender, which was procured through an open method, fell under the 'Below threshold - open competition' category, and all key stages, including awards, have now been completed. The procurement aimed to cater to various regions across the UK, with contracts spanning from 2025 to 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those capable of offering high-quality apprenticeship schemes. Large and small enterprises, including SMEs and VCSEs, that can showcase expertise in leadership training in educational settings would find this contract beneficial for growth and expansion. The opportunity, accentuated by a focus on quality and social value, provides a platform for businesses to enhance their service portfolio and establish long-term relationships with an influential local council entity, which could lead to further procurement opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council - Schools Leadership Suite Apprenticeship Programme

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide the following apprenticeship programmes: - LOT 1 - Operations Manager Level 5 (ST0385) - LOT 2 - Senior Leader Level 7 (ST0480) Over the contract period the Council expect to enrol members of staff from within our locally maintained schools onto either a Level 5 Operations Manager (15 apprentice starts) or Level 7 Senior Leader (5 apprentice starts) apprenticeship for those with aspirations to become Headteachers of the future.

Lot Information

Operations Manager Level 5 (ST0385)

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide the following apprenticeship programme: LOT 1 - Operations Manager Level 5 (ST0385) Over the contract period the Council expect to enrol members of staff from within our locally maintained schools onto Level 5 Operations Manager (15 apprentice starts) apprenticeship for those with aspirations to become Headteachers of the future.

Renewal: If apprentices enrol in the latter stages of the initial contract term but still need to complete their training course and assessment period the extension period may be needed,

Senior Leader Level 7 (ST0480)

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide the apprenticeship programme: LOT 2 - Senior Leader Level 7 (ST0480) Over the contract period the Council expect to enrol members of staff from within our locally maintained schools onto Level 7 Senior Leader (5 apprentice starts) apprenticeship for those with aspirations to become Headteachers of the future.

Renewal: If apprentices enrol in the latter stages of the initial contract term but still need to complete their training course and assessment period the extension period may be needed,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05694d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078179-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£205,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£205,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£205,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 13 Oct 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

BEST PRACTICE NETWORK

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