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North Northamptonshire Council - Early Years Suite Apprenticeship Programme

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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17 Oct 2025 at 16:22

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Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council is undertaking a procurement process for the Early Years Suite Apprenticeship Programme, aimed at providing comprehensive education and training services. The tender is under the category of public authority - sub-central government and is based in Corby, United Kingdom. This active tender is currently at the 'Tender' stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 13th November 2025, while enquiries must be made by 5th November 2025. The procurement method is an open, below-threshold competition, with particular alignment to the 'light touch' regime as per legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The total estimated contract value is £240,000, covering services across various levels of early years education and training.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for suitably qualified suppliers, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage with a local government project. The tender focuses on delivering a high-quality apprenticeship programme, offering businesses the chance to establish or expand their presence in the education and training sector. The contract, set to commence on 5th January 2026, with potential renewals, is structured to allow flexibility and growth alongside the growing needs of the apprenticeship frameworks. Suppliers will be evaluated based on quality, price, and social value, with a strong emphasis on delivering educational excellence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council - Early Years Suite Apprenticeship Programme

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council - Early Years Suite Apprenticeship Programme The Council is seeking one suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide the following apprenticeship programme as a suite: * Early Years Practitioner Level 2 (ST0888) * Early Years Educator Level 3 (ST0135) * Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5 (ST0551)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: To allow apprentices to complete their apprenticeship training and EPA period if they have enrolled towards the end of the initial 4 year contract term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cf45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066503-2025
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2030 4-5 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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