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title: "Solicitor Apprenticeships"
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# Solicitor Apprenticeships

Buyer: CPS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b27761c1-c692-4706-9a18-0c2a7cab7c54

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## Summary

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is procuring a Solicitor Apprenticeship training programme aimed at their employees, with contracts divided into two lots, each valued at £1 million. This process is classified under education and training services and follows an open procurement method above the threshold, allowing for wider competition. The tender was published on 4 April 2019, and the submission deadline was set for 10 May 2019. The contract period begins on 17 June 2019 and is expected to continue until 17 June 2025, covering multiple delivery locations across the UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for training providers, particularly those focusing on higher education and apprenticeship programmes. Businesses with expertise in developing and managing tailored educational curriculums or those experienced in delivering training to corporate clients would be well-suited to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the nature of the contract may favour innovative and flexible service providers capable of meeting specific training needs for the CPS.

## Notice

Contract Award - Delivery of a Solicitor Apprenticeship training programme to CPS employees. Contract is divided into 2 Lots: Lot 1 Southern Region - estimated value 1 million Lot 2: Northern Region - estimated value 1 million

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a7f2941-8f0a-46aa-9cf0-3440bb86c6aa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY; THE CITY LAW SCHOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2019 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a7f2941-8f0a-46aa-9cf0-3440bb86c6aa
- 4 Apr 2019 at 19:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d24380e3-2ba2-497b-b6fa-2f4c65211850
- 4 Apr 2019 at 19:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d24380e3-2ba2-497b-b6fa-2f4c65211850
- 4 Apr 2019 at 18:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d24380e3-2ba2-497b-b6fa-2f4c65211850

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a7f2941-8f0a-46aa-9cf0-3440bb86c6aa
  7th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d24380e3-2ba2-497b-b6fa-2f4c65211850
  4th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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