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Call off for the delivery of Level 7 Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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21 Oct 2025 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council has successfully awarded a contract titled "Call off for the delivery of Level 7 Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist" to the University of Buckingham. This procurement falls under the education and training services category, aiming to provide apprenticeship training in digital and technology solutions for two specialists over a three-year period from August 2025 to August 2028. The procurement method was limited, following a "Below threshold - limited competition" process, and is part of a light touch regime. The contract, which began on 15th October 2025, is valued at £42,000, funded wholly by the apprenticeship levy, and is located in the UK, specifically within the UKF region.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those capable of delivering high-level apprenticeship training. Enterprises with expertise in digital and technology training, and those who are adept at working within the constraints of the apprenticeship levy, would find this contract highly suitable. The successful execution can position businesses as key players in public sector training initiatives, potentially opening doors for future contracts within the governmental education sector.

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Notice Title

Call off for the delivery of Level 7 Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist

Notice Description

Call off for the delivery of apprenticeship training for the Level 7 Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist x 2 over a period of 3 years (Aug 25 - Aug 28) at a total cost of 42k [42 thousand, 21k each apprentice] training fully funded by the apprenticeship levy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d0cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067141-2025
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
£42,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 14 Aug 2028 2-3 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

THE UNIVERSITY OF BUCKINGHAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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