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title: "Solicitor Apprenticeships"
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# Solicitor Apprenticeships

Buyer: CPS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f832f8a-db50-4a0c-9abf-3af1aea80ca2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the CPS (Crown Prosecution Service) as the buying organisation, which has awarded a contract for "Solicitor Apprenticeships" within the adult education sector, specifically focusing on university-level education. The procurement method utilised was a direct single tender action, with a contract value of £500,000. The tender period concluded on 1st September 2018, and the contract is set to run from 1st September 2018 to 31st August 2024. This initiative targets several locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training industry, particularly those specialising in legal education and apprenticeship programmes. Companies offering innovative training solutions or services related to adult education would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders, especially those adept in meeting the Solicitors Regulation Authority's standards. As the CPS continues to invest in apprenticeship programmes, this sector remains ripe for growth and collaboration.

## Notice

The supplier will deliver a study programme pursuant to the Trailblazer Solicitor Apprenticeship Standard. Years 1-4 inclusive of the study programme will comprise a part time LLB in legal practice. Years 5 and 6 of the programme will deliver course materials compliant with the requirements for the Solicitors Regulation Authority end point assessments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3065ca38-37b5-42cd-a542-5f69891a86c0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | CPS |
| Locality | WESTMINSTER |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE CITY LAW SCHOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level
- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2018 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3065ca38-37b5-42cd-a542-5f69891a86c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3065ca38-37b5-42cd-a542-5f69891a86c0
  23rd August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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