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WNC Adult Social Care Apprenticeships

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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22 Oct 2025 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Adult Social Care Apprenticeships across various levels. The contract, titled "WNC Adult Social Care Apprenticeships," falls under the education and training services category (CPV Code: 80000000) and is being implemented in the UKF24 region. The procurement process, initiated through a below-threshold method under special light-touch regime regulations, has been completed, with the award announced on 22 October 2025. This contract commenced on the same date and is set to conclude on 11 September 2029.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those able to deliver comprehensive apprenticeship programmes tailored to adult social care. A large-scale provider, Inspiro Learning, has been awarded the contract, suggesting that businesses with similar capabilities and a robust service delivery record in the sector would be well-suited to compete in future opportunities of this nature. The contract represents a gross value of £300,000, indicating significant potential for financial growth for successful suppliers in the industry.

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Notice Title

WNC Adult Social Care Apprenticeships

Notice Description

WNC Adult Social Care Apprenticeships variety of levels required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d174
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067420-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2025 - 11 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
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)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSPIRO LEARNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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