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09 Jul 2026 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Independent Travel Training contract was awarded by West Northamptonshire Council, focusing on services within the training industry sector. Based in Northampton, the procurement was initiated as a direct award under legal authority provided by the 2023 Act and involved a unique collaboration with local schools to provide training services, specifically tailored to five SEN (Special Educational Needs) schools. The contract, awarded to ISSURED LIMITED and valued at £90,000, commenced on 8th July 2026 and is set to end on 30th April 2027. This tender was delivered without competition under a procurement waiver, showcasing efficiency and direct engagement with the supplier.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SME-sized enterprises with expertise in training services for educational settings, especially those equipped to manage SEN contexts. Companies experienced in collaborating with local educational authorities to develop tailored training solutions would find this contract ideal. It highlights the potential for repeat business and long-term partnerships with local councils and educational institutions, providing a robust platform for companies aiming to expand their footprint in specialised educational training services.

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Notice Title

Independent Travel Training

Notice Description

The provision of independent travel training to 5 Sen schools building on the pilot project at Billingbrook School in 2025 and a unique collaboration between Issured, Billingbrook School and the Council. Conducted under Waiver WAI000161.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c733
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064570-2026
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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ISSURED

Further Information

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