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title: "CST025-151 Provision of Apprenticeships (Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5)"
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published: "2026-04-20"
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# CST025-151 Provision of Apprenticeships (Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5)

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db57ccdb-9f4d-4782-9c75-60867352f2c8

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "CST025-151 Provision of Apprenticeships (Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5)" contract, managed by Derbyshire County Council, has reached the award stage as of 20th April 2026. This contract falls under the Education and Training Services category, with a CPV code of 80000000, and covers services to be delivered within England, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct award, with a contract value of £60,000. The awarded contract spans from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2028. Key figures in this process include Paul Hartley as a contact point at Derbyshire County Council, alongside Captiva Learning Limited as the awarded supplier. The procurement process is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSE organisations.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services to leverage sector-specific expertise and expand their service offerings in the public sector. The direct award method indicates that businesses with a proven track record and strong relationships within the industry can stand out as potential key players in subsequent opportunities. Companies like Captiva Learning Limited, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate that organisations focused on delivering specialist apprenticeship training can thrive in this sector. While SMEs may not have been highlighted as suitable in this instance, those with appropriate capacity and expertise could still target similar future tenders to grow their business footprint within educational services.

## 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/7e5af444-c7bd-4ae5-97e3-87495bf4ed2c |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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

- 20 Apr 2026 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e5af444-c7bd-4ae5-97e3-87495bf4ed2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e5af444-c7bd-4ae5-97e3-87495bf4ed2c
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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