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North Northamptonshire Council - Schools Leadership Suite Apprenticeship Programme

North Northamptonshire Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 06:55.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Best Practice Network

Match pending…
Contract value
£135k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
13 Oct 2025
Including VAT
£162k
Award ID
1
Status
active
Location
Bristol, UKK11, BS1 1LT, United Kingdom

Best Practice Network

Match pending…
Contract value
£70k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
13 Oct 2025
Including VAT
£84k
Award ID
2
Status
active
Location
Bristol, UKK11, BS1 1LT, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV80000000 — Education and training services
  • CPV80500000 — Training services

Lots

  • Operations Manager Level 5 (ST0385)£135k
  • Senior Leader Level 7 (ST0480)£70k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
NNC00000690
Status
complete
Above Threshold
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
How to submit
The Council is utilising its e-procurement portal (In-Tend) to manage this procurement process. All documents and communications issued by the Council's Procurement Team will be sent via the portal. Please use the following link to access the tender documents, submit any clarifications, and upload your bid: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc The Invitation to Tender (ITT) Procurement Reference Number is NNC00000690. Direct link to the project: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/ProjectManage/690
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Tender Period

Ends
22 Aug 2025, 13:00

Enquiry period

Ends
15 Aug 2025, 18:00

Special regime

lightTouch

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
LOT-0001
Title
Operations Manager Level 5 (ST0385)
Status
complete
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
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.

Value

Amount
135,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
162,000

Renewal

Description
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,

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Description
The Award Criteria Questionnaire is designed to allow potential suppliers to demonstrate how they will deliver the contract in terms of Quality, Social Value, and Price. The evaluation will be based on a combination of Quality (90%, including 10% for Social Value) and Price (10%).

Contract period

Ends
30 Sept 2029, 00:59
Starts
29 Sept 2025, 01:00
Max Extent Date
27 Sept 2031, 00:59
Entry 2
Id
LOT-0002
Title
Senior Leader Level 7 (ST0480)
Status
complete
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
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.

Value

Amount
70,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
84,000

Renewal

Description
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,

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Description
The Award Criteria Questionnaire is designed to allow potential suppliers to demonstrate how they will deliver the contract in terms of Quality, Social Value, and Price. The evaluation will be based on a combination of Quality (90%, including 10% for Social Value) and Price (10%).

Contract period

Ends
30 Sept 2029, 00:59
Starts
29 Sept 2025, 01:00
Max Extent Date
27 Sept 2031, 00:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
LOT-0001
Related Lot
LOT-0001

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80500000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Training services
Entry 2
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Item 2
Id
LOT-0002
Related Lot
LOT-0002

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80500000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Training services
Entry 2
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
044367-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
30 Jul 2025, 15:14

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PQCM-5634-HGCN
Name
North Northamptonshire Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKF25
Country
GB
Locality
Corby
Postal Code
NN17 1QG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
The Corby Cube, George Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PQCM-5634-HGCN
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-167836
Name
Best Practice Network

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKK11
Country
GB
Locality
Bristol
Postal Code
BS1 1LT
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Newminster House, Baldwin Street,

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
large

Contact

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services

Items

Item 1
Id
LOT-0001
Related Lot
LOT-0001

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 9
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-167836
Name
Best Practice Network

Related lots

LOT-0001
Award 2
Id
2
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services

Items

Item 1
Id
LOT-0002
Related Lot
LOT-0002

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 9
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-167836
Name
Best Practice Network

Related lots

LOT-0002

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
LOT 1 - Operations Manager Level 5 - ST0385
Status
active
Award ID
1
Date Signed
14 Oct 2025, 00:00
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
No

Value

Amount
135,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
162,000

Period

Ends
13 Oct 2029, 23:59
Starts
14 Oct 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
13 Oct 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Extensions will be taken if deemed necessary by the service area.

Documents

Entry 1
Id
078179-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
28 Nov 2025, 15:13
Entry 2
Id
2
Status
active
Award ID
2
Date Signed
14 Oct 2025, 00:00
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
No

Value

Amount
70,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
84,000

Period

Ends
13 Oct 2029, 23:59
Starts
14 Oct 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
13 Oct 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Extensions will be taken if deemed necessary.

Documents

Entry 1
Id
078179-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
28 Nov 2025, 15:13

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Corby · UKF25 · NN17 1QG · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05694d-2025-11-28T15:13:41ZTender notice on Find a Tender ·