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Fareport Training - Professional Apprenticeships Suite

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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29 Oct 2025 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves West Northamptonshire Council as the buying organisation, focusing on the delivery of professional apprenticeships, titled "Fareport Training - Professional Apprenticeships Suite". The procurement is specifically for education and training services and falls under the industry category of services. The contract location is the United Kingdom, with services being delivered in the UKF region. The procurement has already reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 23 July 2025. It was awarded to Fareport Training Organisation Limited, with the contract period running from 1 August 2025 to 31 August 2029. The procurement method used was direct, implemented below the threshold without competition, in alignment with the legal basis outlined by UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for training providers and businesses involved in delivering educational services, particularly those specialising in apprenticeships. SMEs and companies with expertise in structuring professional development programmes would find this tender aligns with their capabilities. By participating in similar tenders, businesses can expand their service offerings, enhance their portfolios, and increase their visibility within public sector procurement. Additionally, involvement in such contracts fosters credibility and opens doors for future collaborations with government bodies like the West Northamptonshire Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fareport Training - Professional Apprenticeships Suite

Notice Description

delivery of Professional Apprenticeships to WNC Staff by fareport training ltd

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d691
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069505-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£88,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

FAREPORT TRAINING ORGANISATION

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