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title: "Apprenticeship Training and Assessment Framework 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04bd0e"
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buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
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# Apprenticeship Training and Assessment Framework 2025

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04bd0e

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has recently completed its procurement process for the "Apprenticeship Training and Assessment Framework 2025", an initiative to establish a framework of high-quality apprenticeship training providers. This procurement, valued at £15,000,000, falls under the services category, specifically education and training services (CPV: 80000000). The procurement method was an open procedure, allowing a competitive bidding environment. The awarded contracts, active since 21st March 2025, involve multiple suppliers, including Apprentice Team Ltd and Blackburn College, aiming to provide valuable training resources within the UKD1 region.

This framework offers significant opportunities for growth among businesses involved in education and skills training. SMEs and large enterprises alike are well-positioned to compete and collaborate within this framework, potentially benefiting from the substantial demand for quality apprenticeship services. The inclusion of diverse suppliers reflects the Council's commitment to diversity and inclusion, aligning with businesses that share these values. Participating in this framework not only offers the potential for immediate contracts but also fosters long-term relationships with local authorities, thus driving sustainable business development within the education sector.

## Notice

The Council has established a framework of high quality Apprenticeship Training Providers in order to deliver a range of apprenticeships for its workforce, utilising the apprenticeship levy.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council has established a framework of high quality Apprenticeship Training Providers in order to deliver a range of apprenticeships for its workforce, utilising the apprenticeship levy.

Renewal: Westmorland and Furness Council proposes an Invitation to Tender for a new Apprenticeships Framework for the period 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2029 (initial 4-year term plus 2 x optional extensions of up to 12 Months each).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045179-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | £15,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | APPRENTICE TEAM; BLACKBURN COLLEGE; CAPTIVA LEARNING; CMS VOCATIONAL TRAINING; EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT; GEN II ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY TRAINING; IMPACT FUTURES TRAINING; JTL; KINGDOM ACADEMY; MARR CORPORATION LIMITED T/A T2 GROUP; MEDIPRO; SR SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANTS; THE TRAINING PLACE OF EXCELLENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2025 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045179-2025
- 19 Nov 2024 at 17:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037436-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=00fb28b1-87a6-ef11-8132-005056b64545
- https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/
- https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/schools-and-education/find-school-near-you?page=1

## Provenance

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