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Call off the delivery of Apprenticeship Training Level 7 Senior Leader

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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21 Oct 2025 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The North Northamptonshire Council has completed its procurement process for the delivery of Apprenticeship Training Level 7 Senior Leader, which was awarded to the University of Bedfordshire. The contract, under the category of education and training services, commenced on 6th October 2025 and will run until 1st September 2028. This contract involves a limited competition procurement method and was designed below the financial threshold. The procurement falls under the light-touch regime and is specifically tailored for apprenticeship training, providing a total of seven places, with the costs fully funded by the apprenticeship levy, at a gross value of £98,000. The training services are to be carried out in the UKF region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for educational institutions and training providers specialising in leadership development, particularly those adept at delivering high-level apprenticeship programmes. With the strategic involvement of the University of Bedfordshire, businesses in the education and professional training sectors that focus on executive leadership and management training can leverage similar opportunities. The demand for upskilling and developing senior leaders within organisations is growing, making such contracts valuable for providers aiming to expand their reach in the public sector through targeted, high-value training offerings.

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Notice Title

Call off the delivery of Apprenticeship Training Level 7 Senior Leader

Notice Description

Call off for the delivery of apprenticeship training for Level 7 Senior Lead, with University of Bedfordshire, for a period of 3 years [Sept 25 - Sept 28] at a total cost 98k for up to 7 apprenticeship places - paid fully by the apprenticeship levy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d0e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067186-2025
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
£98,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 1 Sep 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

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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