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North Northamptonshire Council - Data Suite Apprenticeship Programme

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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15 Aug 2025 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) has concluded a procurement process for the "Data Suite Apprenticeship Programme", aimed at offering targeted education and training services within the region. The initiative, managed by the regional authority, falls under the industry category of education and training services (CPV 80000000) and is located in North Northamptonshire, UKF. The procurement, completed in the award stage, was conducted through a limited procurement method, specifically using the Crown Commercial Services Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System, without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 13th June 2025, with Firebrand Training Limited emerging as the awarded supplier for the programme, designed to span from 2025 to 2029 and involve the enrolment of 18 apprentices in both the Data Technician Level 3 and Data Analyst Level 4 standards.

This tender opens avenues for business growth by offering training service providers the chance to engage with regional authorities and deliver value in the public sector. Companies experienced in providing apprenticeship programmes, particularly those focusing on data and analytical skills, would find this contract a significant opportunity. Suitable candidates for similar future opportunities are service-oriented firms capable of delivering high-quality education solutions that align with public sector standards. The engagement with NNC signifies a prestigious association with a UK local authority, underlining its support for educational initiatives and providing firms like Firebrand Training Limited a platform to expand their capabilities and impact within regional education and training development sectors.

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Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council - Data Suite Apprenticeship Programme

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council (hereafter referred to as "NNC") have procured a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide both of the following apprenticeship standards as one apprenticeship programme: * Data Technician Level 3 - (ST0795) * Data Analyst Level 4 - (ST0118)

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Northamptonshire Council (hereafter referred to as "NNC") have procured a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide both of the following apprenticeship standards as one apprenticeship programme: * Data Technician Level 3 - (ST0795) * Data Analyst Level 4 - (ST0118) Across the period 2025 to 2029 NNC expect to enrol up to: 18 (eighteen) apprentices on to the Data Technician Level 3 apprenticeship (ST0795) and 18 apprentices on to the Data Analyst Level 4 apprenticeship (ST0118).

Procurement Information

This procurement was ran via the Crown Commercial Services Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System Agreement ID: RM6102 Start date: 30/04/19 End date: 27/10/28

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05892a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049230-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
£461,700 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIREBRAND TRAINING

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