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title: "COV - Apprenticeship Training for Operations Manager"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-15551d08-2d76-4741-8e9c-5d1db3e4a8cd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-03"
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# COV - Apprenticeship Training for Operations Manager

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15551d08-2d76-4741-8e9c-5d1db3e4a8cd

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## Summary

Coventry City Council has awarded a contract for "Apprenticeship Training for Operations Manager" under the industry category of Education and Training Services. The direct award was made to the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives and Senior Managers (SOLACE) through a call-off from the YPO apprenticeship framework. This award notice marks the completion of the tender process. The contract, valued at £72,000, commenced on 1st May 2025 and will conclude on 30th April 2027. The training services will be delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with key dates including the award on 28th January 2025 and publication of the award notice on 3rd February 2025.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those experienced in delivering apprenticeship programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can expand their portfolio and increase their market presence through strategic partnerships with local councils.

## Notice

Please note this is a contract award notice. A direct award has been made to SOLACE against the YPO apprenticeship framework for the Operations Manager standard.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99387e51-d7ac-4501-8967-0689cb43bb86 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,000 |
| 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 | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOCIETY OF LOCAL AUTHORITY CHIEF EXECUTIVES AND SENIOR MANAGERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2025 at 08:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99387e51-d7ac-4501-8967-0689cb43bb86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99387e51-d7ac-4501-8967-0689cb43bb86
  3rd February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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