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title: "CST025-161 Provision of Apprenticeships (Operations Manager Level 5)"
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buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# CST025-161 Provision of Apprenticeships (Operations Manager Level 5)

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-512cdc22-08bf-4efc-a615-3c2cc1818264

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council, located in Matlock, England, has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of apprenticeships aimed at training Operations Managers at Level 5. The procurement process, classified under the education and training services category, was conducted using a direct award method and had a total contract value of £27,000. The contract was awarded to University Of Derby - Research & Knowledge Exchange on 22nd June 2026 and will be active from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028. The tender period concluded on 21st June 2026. This procurement is part of a broader non-DCC framework for apprenticeship and associated training.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the education and training sector, particularly those focusing on apprenticeship programmes. The direct award method used in this procurement indicates an efficient process, providing swift business engagement with public authorities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit, as the tender was open to their participation. Companies that have the capability to deliver high-quality training and development services, specifically in operations management, will find opportunities to expand their portfolio through collaborations with local governments and educational institutions.

## Notice

Non DCC Framework - Apprenticeship & Associated Training - 1086 (YPO)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c72efc-e2ae-46f9-b30e-65a1c430aaa6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,000 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY - RESEARCH & KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c72efc-e2ae-46f9-b30e-65a1c430aaa6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c72efc-e2ae-46f9-b30e-65a1c430aaa6
  1st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/

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