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title: "Social Worker Apprenticeship Programme (Level 6 - Degree Level), North Northamptonshire Council and Northamptonshire Children's Trust"
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# Social Worker Apprenticeship Programme (Level 6 - Degree Level), North Northamptonshire Council and Northamptonshire Children's Trust

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-459eb0d4-d847-40b7-bc29-6abd2be0d80a

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## Summary

North Northamptonshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a Social Worker Apprenticeship Programme (Level 6 - Degree Level), in partnership with Northamptonshire Children's Trust. This procurement falls under the Education and training services industry category and is planned to serve the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method via the Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) RM6102, with the contract being awarded to CU Apprenticeships (Better Futures Ltd) on 4th June 2024. The contract, worth £864,000, will run from 14th June 2024 to 13th June 2030.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in apprenticeship training services. Although not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, it provides a lucrative, long-term engagement that can enhance the service provider's portfolio and reputation within the educational sector. Businesses with strong capabilities in delivering high-quality degree-level apprenticeship programmes would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities.

## Notice

The Contracting Authorities conducted a procurement through a mini competition via the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) RM6102 to identify the apprenticeship training provider for this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd452781-c359-4933-b55b-2b1a57c3ed44 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2024 - 13 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £864,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £864,000 |
| 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 | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KETTERING |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN16 8TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Northall |
| Westminster constituency | Kettering |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CU APPRENTICESHIPS (BETTER FUTURES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2024 at 18:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd452781-c359-4933-b55b-2b1a57c3ed44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd452781-c359-4933-b55b-2b1a57c3ed44
  15th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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