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title: "CST025-160 Provision of Apprenticeships (Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5)"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# CST025-160 Provision of Apprenticeships (Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5)

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2dc3c0c-0f88-4302-88db-e51c7957fb1a

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by Derbyshire County Council, involves the direct award of a contract titled "CST025-160 Provision of Apprenticeships (Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5).” It falls under the industry category of education and training services, specifically aimed at delivering services in England. The procurement is in the 'Award' stage, having been completed with a contract period set to begin on 1st August 2026, and concluding on 31st July 2028. The tender valued at £96,000 was awarded to Captiva Learning Limited through a direct award method, ensuring a streamlined procurement process without the need for competitive bidding.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational and training services, particularly for those specialising in apprenticeship and associated training programmes. With the contract secured under a direct award, such businesses can benefit from understanding procedures used in non-competitive auctions, positioning themselves for similar future engagements. While this particular contract was awarded to Captiva Learning Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), the opportunity remains for other SMEs to engage with local councils such as Derbyshire County Council. Establishing relationships in this sector can lead to long-term business growth and stability by expanding service offerings across educational needs within the UK.

## 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/a5596be3-d000-47f0-b606-5846359026f8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 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 | £96,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,000 |
| 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 | CAPTIVA LEARNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5596be3-d000-47f0-b606-5846359026f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5596be3-d000-47f0-b606-5846359026f8
  22nd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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