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NCFE- Awarding Body Adult Learning Purchase of Services NCFE Exams

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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13 May 2026 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by North Northamptonshire Council has culminated in a contract titled "NCFE- Awarding Body Adult Learning Purchase of Services NCFE Exams." This contract falls under the services industry category and specifically pertains to personnel-training services, which are essential for delivering vocational qualifications for adult learners. The location for the delivery of these services is within the region of UKF25 in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has progressed to the awarding stage, with the contract having been signed on 31st January 2026. The contract's active period spans from the 1st of April 2026 to the 31st of March 2028, with a total contract value amounting to £60,000, of which £50,000 is net. The procurement method used is below threshold with unspecified details.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in the educational and vocational services sectors. Organisations capable of providing high-quality certification and training services for adult learners are well-positioned to benefit. Large enterprises like NCFE, the winning supplier, which already have robust operations and experience in delivering such services, can capitalise on this opportunity. The contract's two-year duration allows for sustained business over an extended period, providing a stable stream of revenue and potential for further expansion within the educational services market.

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Notice Title

NCFE- Awarding Body Adult Learning Purchase of Services NCFE Exams

Notice Description

Awarding body for qualification courses for adult learners. Provision qualifications for vocational courses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0697d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043983-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

NCFE

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