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Preliminary Market Engagement - North Northamptonshire Council Apprenticeship Training Services Framework

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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25 Jun 2026 at 13:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Northamptonshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for establishing a bespoke internal framework agreement for Apprenticeship Training Services. This preliminary market engagement aims to inform and refine the future procurement approach. The engagement session is scheduled for 13 July 2026, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM and will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. Businesses interested in participating should register by 10:00 AM on the same day. This initiative falls under the services category with a particular focus on Education and Training Services, and it targets various apprenticeship standards across multiple service areas. The main office is located in Corby, United Kingdom, with the procurement anticipated to be published in the third quarter of 2026.

This tender process presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors to expand their business by participating in a significant public sector contract. The framework will offer a chance for businesses specialising in various fields, such as Agriculture, Business Management, Digital and Marketing, and more, to provide high-quality training services. The deadline extends to 2030, with possible renewals up to 2032, providing participating organizations a stable and long-term growth opportunity. The engagement and subsequent tender process will streamline current contracting approaches, which promises to improve efficiency and provide strategic oversight.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement - North Northamptonshire Council Apprenticeship Training Services Framework

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement in advance of procuring Apprenticeship Training Services through the establishment of a bespoke internal framework agreement. The Council aims to deliver high-quality apprenticeship training to support workforce development and the delivery of its Corporate Plan priorities, including supporting communities, improving outcomes for residents, and enhancing service delivery. The proposed framework is expected to cover a broad range of apprenticeship standards across multiple service areas, including (but not limited to): * Agriculture and Environmental * Business Management * Catering and Hospitality * Construction * Digital and Marketing * Education and Early Years * Engineering and Manufacturing * Health and Care Services * Legal, Finance, Accounting and Procurement * Protective Services Sub-lotting may be applied to reflect areas of specialism. This framework will replace the current fragmented approach, where apprenticeship training is delivered through multiple contracts, enabling improved efficiency, governance, and strategic oversight. The procurement is currently anticipated to be published in Q3 2026.

Planning Information

North Northamptonshire Council invites suitably qualified providers to attend a Preliminary Market Engagement event to help inform the development of the apprenticeship framework and future procurement approach. The session will: • Provide an overview of the proposed framework and service requirements • Outline the anticipated procurement approach and timelines • Seek feedback from the market to help shape the specification • Provide an opportunity for suppliers to ask questions Event details: • Date: Monday 13 July 2026 • Time: 11:30AM - 12:30PM • Location: Online (Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/320748313187144?p=iLyuw9984pMmAFCY47) Suppliers wishing to attend are invited to register their interest by emailing Apprenticeships.NCC@northnorthants.gov.uk, including organisation name and attendee details by 10:00 AM Monday 13 July 2026. Participation in this engagement exercise is entirely voluntary and will not advantage or disadvantage any organisation in any future procurement process. This exercise is not a call for competition. A separate procurement process will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and will be advertised in due course via Council's procurement portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059896-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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