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title: "Solicitor Apprenticeship"
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# Solicitor Apprenticeship

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a3c3bcb-7846-4280-b97c-dea7276f721b

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has concluded a procurement process for the delivery of solicitor level 7 apprenticeships to its staff. The procurement, classified under the industry category of "Staff training services" (CPV code 80511000), was completed with an award issued to Damar Limited on 23 January 2025. The contract, valued at £99,200, will run from 24 January 2025 to 24 January 2029. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and targeted small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The main location for service delivery is in Northampton, postal code NN1 1ED.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in staff training services, particularly those who can offer legal apprenticeships. Organisations that thrive on long-term contracts would benefit from engaging in such a project. Companies experienced in delivering high-quality training and development programmes, particularly those that are SMEs or VCSEs, would find this contract ideal for expanding their portfolio and gaining a foothold in public sector procurement. The involvement of Damar Limited, a large-scale company, underlines the project's significant scope and the potential for substantial business growth.

## Notice

Delivery of solicitor level 7 apprenticeships to WNC staff

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82436cba-96b9-4990-9de8-c28d2b31603d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,200 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAMAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82436cba-96b9-4990-9de8-c28d2b31603d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82436cba-96b9-4990-9de8-c28d2b31603d
  21st February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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