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title: "North Northamptonshire Council - Schools Leadership Suite Apprenticeship Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05694d"
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# North Northamptonshire Council - Schools Leadership Suite Apprenticeship Programme

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05694d

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## Summary

North Northamptonshire Council, based at The Corby Cube, George Street, Corby, has initiated a procurement process for an apprenticeship programme titled "Schools Leadership Suite Apprenticeship Programme," targeting the education and training services industry. This tender involves providing two apprenticeship programmes: Operations Manager Level 5 and Senior Leader Level 7, aimed at prepping future headteachers. The tender, which was procured through an open method, fell under the 'Below threshold - open competition' category, and all key stages, including awards, have now been completed. The procurement aimed to cater to various regions across the UK, with contracts spanning from 2025 to 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those capable of offering high-quality apprenticeship schemes. Large and small enterprises, including SMEs and VCSEs, that can showcase expertise in leadership training in educational settings would find this contract beneficial for growth and expansion. The opportunity, accentuated by a focus on quality and social value, provides a platform for businesses to enhance their service portfolio and establish long-term relationships with an influential local council entity, which could lead to further procurement opportunities in the future.

## Notice

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide the following apprenticeship programmes: - LOT 1 - Operations Manager Level 5 (ST0385) - LOT 2 - Senior Leader Level 7 (ST0480) Over the contract period the Council expect to enrol members of staff from within our locally maintained schools onto either a Level 5 Operations Manager (15 apprentice starts) or Level 7 Senior Leader (5 apprentice starts) apprenticeship for those with aspirations to become Headteachers of the future.

### Lot Information

Operations Manager Level 5 (ST0385)

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide the following apprenticeship programme: LOT 1 - Operations Manager Level 5 (ST0385) Over the contract period the Council expect to enrol members of staff from within our locally maintained schools onto Level 5 Operations Manager (15 apprentice starts) apprenticeship for those with aspirations to become Headteachers of the future.

Renewal: If apprentices enrol in the latter stages of the initial contract term but still need to complete their training course and assessment period the extension period may be needed,

Senior Leader Level 7 (ST0480)

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide the apprenticeship programme: LOT 2 - Senior Leader Level 7 (ST0480) Over the contract period the Council expect to enrol members of staff from within our locally maintained schools onto Level 7 Senior Leader (5 apprentice starts) apprenticeship for those with aspirations to become Headteachers of the future.

Renewal: If apprentices enrol in the latter stages of the initial contract term but still need to complete their training course and assessment period the extension period may be needed,

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078179-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2025 - 13 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £205,000 |
| Lots value | £205,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £205,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | CORBY |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN17 1QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Lloyds |
| Westminster constituency | Corby and East Northamptonshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEST PRACTICE NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2025 at 15:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078179-2025
- 30 Jul 2025 at 14:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044367-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078179-2025
  28th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044367-2025
  30th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/ProjectManage/690
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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