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Delivery of Apprenticeship Training, Solicitor L7

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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20 May 2026 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process by North Northamptonshire Council, based in Corby, UK, culminated in the award of a contract titled "Delivery of Apprenticeship Training, Solicitor L7." The contract falls under the services category, specifically education and training services, and was awarded to Nottingham Trent University. The process was initiated as a tender and subsequently awarded on 20th May 2026. The project, valued at £54,000 and to be executed over a three-year period from 24th December 2025 to 1st December 2028, is designed to facilitate the apprenticeship training of Level 7 solicitors. The procurement was conducted under a "Below threshold - unknown" method within a light-touch regime, with the contractual obligations now active and related to the UKF region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and training services sector, particularly those specialising in higher education and professional training programmes. While this contract was particularly suited to a large-scale provider like Nottingham Trent University, similar future opportunities could benefit small to medium-sized enterprises capable of delivering specialised educational services. Participation in such public contracts can foster business growth through network expansion, increased credibility, and financial benefits drawn from government funding, exemplified here through the apprenticeship levy scheme. Businesses with the capability to provide structured programs for professional qualifications are ideally positioned to leverage such opportunities for growth and development.

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Notice Title

Delivery of Apprenticeship Training, Solicitor L7

Notice Description

Procurement of Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship standard between NNC and Nottingham Trent University over a period of 3 years, for 2 [two] apprentices at a total cost of 54k [fifty four thousand]- 27 k each to be drawn via the apprenticeship levy over the apprenticeship duration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069de5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046570-2026
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

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
£54,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 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

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

Further Information

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