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AT 1370 Apprentice Provider Provision

Luton Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jul 2026 at 17:56

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 14:42

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Luton Borough Council has awarded a contract for the "AT 1370 Apprentice Provider Provision" through an open procurement process. The initiative, classified under the industry category of education and training services, involves establishing a single provider framework for each of the 12 lots, with individual framework agreements for each successful provider per lot. Located in Luton, the process is currently at the award stage, following the completion of the tender phase. The contract was officially awarded on 8th July 2026, with the service set to commence on 3rd August 2026 and conclude on 2nd August 2030. The framework agreements encompass procurement methods with no reopening competition, indicating a closed, light-touch regime as specified by legislation reference 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations operating within the education and training sector. The structured, multi-lot approach allows diverse suppliers to secure contracts across various specialisations such as project management, IT, leadership, and technical trades. Large organisations, such as universities and training providers, as well as small to medium enterprises (SMEs), stand to benefit significantly, with framework agreements fostering long-term engagements. The tender's scope for a light-touch procurement regime ensures opportunities for both new and established providers to integrate into the public sector's supply chain, enhancing their market presence and capability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AT 1370 Apprentice Provider Provision

Notice Description

Luton Borough Council wishes to establish a single provider framework for each of the 12 Lots in relation to Apprentice Provider Provision. The Council expects to do so by entering into a separate Framework Agreement for each Lot with the Successful Provider in relation to that Lot.

Lot Information

Housing

Renewal: 3+1

Leadership and Management

Renewal: 3+1

Project Management

Renewal: 3+1

Social Work

Renewal: 3+1

Plumbing

Renewal: 3 +1

IT

Renewal: 3+1

Improvement

Renewal: 3+1

Improvement 1

Renewal: 3+1

Procurement

Renewal: 3+1

Procurement 1

Renewal: 3+1

Teaching

Renewal: 3+1

Teaching 1

Renewal: 3+1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064926-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,708,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,956,600 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20263 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Luton Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Postcode Area
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

Acorn Training Ltd

QA Ltd

University of Bedfordshire

OXFORD PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED

Fareport Training Organisation Limited

Capital City College

ASPIRE PROCUREMENT TRAINING LTD

THE UNIVERSITY OF BUCKINGHAM

CU Apprenticeships (Better Futures) Limited

E-QUALITAS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LIMITED

SPORTING FUTURES TRAINING (UK) LTD

Captiva Learning Limited

SCL EDUCATION & TRAINING LIMITED

University of Hertfordshire Higher Education Corporation

Further Information

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