---
title: "West Northamptonshire Council Data and IT Apprenticeships"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e6db"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-24"
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# West Northamptonshire Council Data and IT Apprenticeships

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e6db

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process for its "Data and IT Apprenticeships" programme, with an award made as of 13th October 2025. The contract, awarded to QA Limited, covers services within the education and training sector and has a total value of £480,000. The procurement, conducted under the Light Touch Regime, initiated with a tender and was governed by legal framework 2023/54. The contract period spans from 24th November 2025 to 1st November 2028, with potential for a 12-month extension. This initiative is located in Northampton, under the UKF24 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in training and IT service delivery. SMEs, particularly those with expertise in delivering education and training services, would find the scope and financial scale of this contract well-suited to their growth objectives. The Light Touch Regime allows for flexibility in service delivery, making it suitable for companies that offer innovative training solutions. Organizations capable of meeting the needs of a public authority like West Northamptonshire Council could leverage this contract to expand their portfolio in public sector engagements.

## Notice

West Northamptonshire Council Data and IT Apprenticeships Via Light Touch Regime RFQ document

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076270-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2025 - 1 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £480,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2025 at 09:08 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076270-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076270-2025
  24th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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