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title: "Leadership Training - Ashfield District Council"
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buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Leadership Training - Ashfield District Council

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c833aa8e-726f-4a04-b174-4f038ede88cf

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## Summary

Nottinghamshire County Council successfully concluded a direct award for a leadership training programme aimed at emerging apprenticeship leaders within Ashfield District Council. The procurement falls under education and training services, with a contract value of £63,000. England, United Kingdom, is the primary delivery region, with the award process completed by 2nd March 2026, followed by a contract period starting 9th March 2026 and lasting until 31st December 2027. The award was officially active from 5th March 2026 and published on 2nd April 2026, reflecting the council's intent to bolster leadership capabilities within the district.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs in the education and training sector, particularly those that specialise in leadership development and apprenticeships. The direct procurement method suggests that organisations with established relationships or previous successful engagements with the council are well-positioned to compete. The training initiative represents a strategic investment in developing future leaders within the public sector, supporting long-term capabilities and fostering skill enhancement within the community, which aligns well with SME offerings. Solace, an SME based in Yorkshire, was awarded the contract, underscoring the preference for small to medium enterprises in this procurement process.

## Notice

Emerging leadership apprenticeship program for Ashfield District Council - awarded through YPO 1086

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc5d1fe3-5ce0-410f-8e8b-a5a9d7c85491 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 7QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| 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 | SOLACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc5d1fe3-5ce0-410f-8e8b-a5a9d7c85491

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc5d1fe3-5ce0-410f-8e8b-a5a9d7c85491
  2nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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