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title: "CST025-144 Provision of Apprenticeships (Operations Manager Level 5)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-03"
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# CST025-144 Provision of Apprenticeships (Operations Manager Level 5)

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fae11ed6-d4e0-465a-8c3f-64716007bd1f

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council has completed the award stage for the procurement process titled "CST025-144 Provision of Apprenticeships (Operations Manager Level 5)" in the education and training services category. This tender involved a direct award method, with University Of Derby - Research & Knowledge Exchange being the awarded supplier. The contract is valued at £99,000 and is set to commence on 2nd March 2026, concluding on 2nd September 2028. The services will be delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically in England, and the procurement was suitable for SMEs, though not targeting voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

For businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those offering apprenticeship schemes, this contract signifies potential growth opportunities. SMEs specialising in operations management training at Level 5 would find this tender particularly fitting, allowing them to collaborate with well-established entities like Derbyshire County Council. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio, expand its market reach, and establish essential links within the UK's public sector education framework.

## 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/cc383444-4f37-4ec9-af62-80e7927dd45b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 2 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY - RESEARCH & KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc383444-4f37-4ec9-af62-80e7927dd45b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc383444-4f37-4ec9-af62-80e7927dd45b
  3rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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