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title: "Solicitor Apprenticeships"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0c4f3698-b655-4dea-9036-d83dbbff7219"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-13"
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# Solicitor Apprenticeships

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c4f3698-b655-4dea-9036-d83dbbff7219

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## Summary

Halton Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for "Solicitor Apprenticeships", focusing on higher education services, with the award going to Damar Training. This tender, classified under CPV codes for education and training services, is pertinent to the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process transitioned from a tender stage ending on 1st September 2025 to the award being active as of 13th May 2026. The contract is valued at £42,000 and spans from 1st December 2025 to 31st August 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the higher and adult education sectors, especially those capable of delivering solicitor apprenticeship training to Level 7 standard. The procurement's focus on SME participation makes it a favourable opportunity for smaller enterprises seeking to expand their presence in the educational services market. Companies with robust training and educational offerings in line with the apprenticeship framework will find this contract particularly beneficial for strategic growth. Damar Training, as the chosen supplier, exemplifies the type of SME well-positioned to leverage such opportunities for further business development.

## Notice

2 x Solicitor Apprenticeship to be obtained Level 7

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b84860bd-630f-42aa-9f56-d8cd145e05ca |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,000 |
| 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 | HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIDNES |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA8 7QF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Central & West Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Widnes and Halewood |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b84860bd-630f-42aa-9f56-d8cd145e05ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b84860bd-630f-42aa-9f56-d8cd145e05ca
  13th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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