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title: "F702- Procurement of two Solicitor apprenticeship programmes"
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# F702- Procurement of two Solicitor apprenticeship programmes

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d3f285f-cf40-4a87-8440-ce79f22c08bd

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## Summary

This procurement process involves Derby City Council seeking education and training services, specifically aiming to procure two Solicitor apprenticeship programmes. The tender, identified as F702, is classified under the 'Education and training services' category with CPV code 80000000. The delivery location for this contract is the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was selective, based on a call-off from a framework agreement, and the award stage was reached with the contract starting on 1st September 2025 and concluding on 31st August 2027. The award was granted to Damar Limited on 31st August 2025, with a contract value of £37,600.

This award offers growth opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those focusing on legal apprenticeships. Although the suitability criteria excluded SMEs and VCSEs, large enterprises with expertise in structuring and delivering comprehensive apprenticeship training in legal services would be ideal candidates to pursue similar contracts in future. Engaging in such tenders can enhance business profiles and contribute to scaling operations in the educational field within the region. Interested business entities can establish strategic partnerships or enhance their service offerings to match the requirements of framework agreements like this one.

## Notice

Procurement of 2x Solicitor Apprenticeships

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6c53198-6af2-41dc-9f7b-5a4723da461d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,600 |
| 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6c53198-6af2-41dc-9f7b-5a4723da461d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6c53198-6af2-41dc-9f7b-5a4723da461d
  17th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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