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title: "Education and People Focused Apprenticeships"
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# Education and People Focused Apprenticeships

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-349940f5-b061-4ef1-a209-1880c893555a

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## Summary

The public procurement process for "Education and People Focused Apprenticeships" was conducted by West Northamptonshire Council, located at ONE ANGEL SQUARE, ANGEL STREET, NORTHAMPTON, NN1 1ED. This tender sought to deliver various apprenticeship standards focused on business administration, career development, team leadership, property maintenance, and customer service to council staff. This procurement pertains to the industry category of staff training services and was valued at £99,000. The process, which followed a selective procurement method via call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage on 19th November 2024, with the contract running from 20th November 2024 to 20th November 2028. Key interactions concluded on the tender's end date, 19th November 2024.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational training programs, particularly those with expertise in administering apprenticeships at various levels. Companies like Ixion Holdings Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, exemplify the potential for growth in engaging with public sector training requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), were encouraged to participate, suggesting that adaptable firms with the ability to deliver tailored training solutions are well-positioned to benefit from similar contracts. The opportunity to work with local government bodies like West Northamptonshire Council highlights an advantageous pathway for businesses looking to establish or expand their services within the public sector marketplace.

## Notice

Delivery of Business Administration Level 3, Career development professional Level 6, Team leader/supervisor Level 3, Property maintenance operative Level 2, Customer service practitioner Level 2 to WNC staff

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/761e7270-411c-4c71-b9af-42153900c1f8 |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2024 - 20 Nov 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 | IXION HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2025 at 12:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/761e7270-411c-4c71-b9af-42153900c1f8
- 21 Feb 2025 at 12:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/761e7270-411c-4c71-b9af-42153900c1f8
- 21 Feb 2025 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/761e7270-411c-4c71-b9af-42153900c1f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/761e7270-411c-4c71-b9af-42153900c1f8
  1st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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