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title: "Procurement Suite of Apprenticeship Standards"
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# Procurement Suite of Apprenticeship Standards

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c23b5cc-dc04-4609-bc1c-cda72147814d

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for a suite of apprenticeship standards in procurement and supply, including training for Level 3 Procurement and Supply Assistant, Level 4 Procurement and Supply Chain Practitioner, Level 6 Senior Procurement and Supply Chain Professional, and Level 5 Operations Manager roles. This contract, valued at £99,000, falls under the industry category of staff training services (CPV 80511000) and encompasses services to be delivered in Northampton (postal code NN1 1ED). The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender process concluding on 15th December 2024. The contract period extends from 16th December 2024 to 16th December 2028.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in professional training services, particularly those that specialise in procurement and supply chain education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for such tenders due to their typically agile structures and specialised expertise. By aligning with the training needs of West Northamptonshire Council's staff, businesses can expand their footprint and establish long-term relationships with local authorities. Currently, the contract has been awarded to SR Supply Chain Consultancy, a large-scale company based in Chorley, Lancashire.

## Notice

Delivery of Level 3 Procurement and Supply Assistant, Level 4 Procurement and Supply Chain Practitioner. Level 6 Senior Procurement and Supply Chain, Professional, Level 5 Operations Manager to WNC staff

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4535b27c-2577-44f0-a4fd-531c64b30b74 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 15 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2024 - 16 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,000 |
| 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 | SR SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 13:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4535b27c-2577-44f0-a4fd-531c64b30b74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4535b27c-2577-44f0-a4fd-531c64b30b74
  21st February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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