---
title: "North Northamptonshire Council - Early Years Suite Apprenticeship Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cf45"
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published: "2025-10-17"
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# North Northamptonshire Council - Early Years Suite Apprenticeship Programme

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cf45

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## Summary

North Northamptonshire Council is undertaking a procurement process for the Early Years Suite Apprenticeship Programme, aimed at providing comprehensive education and training services. The tender is under the category of public authority - sub-central government and is based in Corby, United Kingdom. This active tender is currently at the 'Tender' stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 13th November 2025, while enquiries must be made by 5th November 2025. The procurement method is an open, below-threshold competition, with particular alignment to the 'light touch' regime as per legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The total estimated contract value is £240,000, covering services across various levels of early years education and training.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for suitably qualified suppliers, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage with a local government project. The tender focuses on delivering a high-quality apprenticeship programme, offering businesses the chance to establish or expand their presence in the education and training sector. The contract, set to commence on 5th January 2026, with potential renewals, is structured to allow flexibility and growth alongside the growing needs of the apprenticeship frameworks. Suppliers will be evaluated based on quality, price, and social value, with a strong emphasis on delivering educational excellence.

## Notice

North Northamptonshire Council - Early Years Suite Apprenticeship Programme The Council is seeking one suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide the following apprenticeship programme as a suite: * Early Years Practitioner Level 2 (ST0888) * Early Years Educator Level 3 (ST0135) * Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5 (ST0551)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: To allow apprentices to complete their apprenticeship training and EPA period if they have enrolled towards the end of the initial 4 year contract term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066503-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | £240,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2025 at 16:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066503-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066503-2025
  17th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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