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Legal Apprenticeships - Damar Training

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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31 Oct 2025 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for delivering legal apprenticeships, specifically for solicitor and paralegal roles, to its staff. The contracting process was categorised under education and training services with a specific geographical focus in the UK, particularly within the region designated as UKF. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, falling below the threshold which excluded a competitive bidding process. The contractual agreement was awarded to DAMAR LIMITED, signed on 29th July 2025, and spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st August 2029, valued at £99,000.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, especially those focusing on professional and vocational training in the legal sector. Companies similar to DAMAR LIMITED, ideally small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in delivering structured training programmes, could benefit from engaging in similar government-led initiatives. Opportunities like this could be particularly appealing to businesses looking to expand their service offerings to public sector clients and enhance their market presence in targeted regional areas like the UKF.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Apprenticeships - Damar Training

Notice Description

Delivery of Solicitor and paralegal apprenticeships to WNC staff

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d7bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070004-2025
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
£99,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 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

DAMAR

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