North Northamptonshire Council Apprenticeship Training Services Framework

Tender information last checkedLast checked 8 Oct 2026, 13:31.

Opportunity overview

North Northamptonshire Council wishes to invite prospective Providers to participate in an Open Framework procurement for the provision of Apprenticeship Training Services. The Council is seeking to establish a multi-provider Apprenticeship Training Framework to support workforce development priorities through the delivery of high-quality apprenticeship training across a broad range of occupational sectors, professions and qualification levels. The Framework has been structured into multiple Lots and Sub-Lots LOT 1 - Business and Management - Lot 1a - Human Resources (HR) and Learning and Development (L&D) - Lot 1b - Business, Administration and Customer Service - Lot 1c - Improvement and Quality - Lot 1d - Project Management - Lot 1e - Housing and Property Management - Lot 1f - Revenue and Benefits - Lot 1g - Governance - Lot 1h - Service Designer LOT 2 - Digital, Data and Marketing - Lot 2a - Foundation Apprenticeships - Lot 2b - Data - Lot 2c - Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Lot 2d - Digital Support 1 - Lot 2e - Digital Support 2 - Lot 2f - Digital Solutions - Lot 2g - Cyber Security - Lot 2h - Marketing and Communications LOT 3 - Construction - Lot 3a - Foundation Apprenticeships - Lot 3b - Trades - Lot 3c - Building Services Engineering - Lot 3d - Low Carbon - Lot 3e - Facilities Management - Lot 3f - Support Technician LOT 4 - Legal, Accounting and Procurement - Lot 4a - Legal 1 - Lot 4b - Legal 2 - Lot 4c - Legal 3 - Lot 4d - Accountancy - Lot 4e - Audit - Lot 4f - Procurement LOT 5 - Catering and Hospitality - Lot 5a - Foundation Apprenticeship - Lot 5b - Catering and Hospitality LOT 6 - Education and Early Years - Lot 6a - Early Years - Lot 6b - Schools Pathway - Lot 6c - Undergraduate Teacher - Lot 6d - Postgraduate Teacher - Lot 6e - Sports Coach LOT 7 - Agriculture and Environmental - Lot 7a - Agricultural Operative or Technician - Lot 7b - Professional Arborist - Lot 7c - Environmental Practitioner - Lot 7d - Greenkeeping - Lot 7e - Landscape or Horticultural LOT 8 - Health and Care - Lot 8a - Adult Care Services Foundation Apprenticeship - Lot 8b - Children's Youth - Lot 8c - Children's Youth (Higher Level) - Lot 8d - Adult Care Services - Lot 8e - Early Intervention (Adults and Children's) - Lot 8f - Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship (Adults and Children's) - Lot 8g - Health 1 (Occupational Therapist) - Lot 8h - Health 2 (Public Health Practitioner) - Lot 8i - Health 3 (Speech and Language Therapist) - Lot 8j - Leisure LOT 9 - Protective Services - Lot 9a - Health and Safety - Lot 9b - Anti-Social Behaviour - Lot 9c - Emergency Planning - Lot 9d - Regulatory Compliance - Lot 9e - Trading Standards LOT 10 - Engineering and Manufacturing - Lot 10a - Asset Management - Lot 10b - Processes Suppliers may apply for one or more Lots. Further details of the Framework requirements, Lots, Sub-Lots and associated apprenticeship standards are set out in the procurement documentation.

Classification

CPV80000000 — Education and training services

Lots

LOT 1 Business and Management£200k
LOT 10 Engineering and Manufacturing£200k
LOT 2 Digital, Data and Marketing£200k
LOT 3 - Construction£200k
LOT 4 Legal, Accounting and Procurement£200k
LOT 5 Catering and Hospitality£200k
LOT 6 - Education and Early Years£200k
LOT 7 Agriculture and Environmental£200k
LOT 8 - Health and Care£200k
LOT 9 - Protective Services£200k

Documents and notices

Tender notice on Find a TenderOpen source ↗

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: DN829048
Status: active
Procurement Method: open
Procurement Method Details: Open procedure
Main Procurement Category: services
Above Threshold: Yes
How to submit: https://procontract.due-north.com/ Project Reference: DN829048 ↗
Has Recurrence: Yes

Legal basis

Id: 2023/54
Scheme: UKPGA
Uri: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ↗

Special regime

lightTouch

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement: Yes

Framework Agreement

Is Open Framework Scheme: Yes
Method: withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type: closed
Description: The Framework will operate as a multi-provider Open Framework. Suppliers meeting the published pass/fail requirements will be admitted to the Framework
Open Framework Scheme End Date: 31 Dec 2030, 23:59

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy: allowed

Languages

Tender Period

Ends: 9 Nov 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends: 30 Nov 2026, 23:59

Lot Details

Award Criteria Details: The estimated total value of the Framework is £2,000,000. This estimate is based on anticipated demand and available funding and is provided for illustrative purposes only. The Council does not guarantee any minimum level of expenditure under the Framework or any Lot.

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1

Starts: 1 Sept 2032, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1

Id: 1
Title: LOT 1 Business and Management
Description: This LOT covers apprenticeship standards that support the development of business, leadership and management capability over the following sub-lots. - Lot 1a - Human Resources (HR) and Learning and Development (L&D) - Lot 1b - Business, Administration and Customer Service - Lot 1c - Improvement and Quality - Lot 1d - Project Management - Lot 1e - Housing and Property Management - Lot 1f - Revenue and Benefits - Lot 1g - Governance - Lot 1h - Service Designer
Status: active
Has Renewal: Yes

Value

Including VAT: 200,000
Amount: 200,000
Currency: GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description: The Framework will be established on a pass/fail basis. Potential Suppliers who satisfy the Conditions of Participation, Procurement Specific Questionnaire requirements, Award Criteria Questionnaire (Pass/Fail ) requirements will be invited to join the Framework and relevant Lots.

Criteria

Criterion 1

Type: quality
Name: Award Criteria Questionnaire (Pass/Fail )

Suitability

Sme: Yes
Vcse: Yes

Contract period

Starts: 1 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends: 30 Dec 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date: 31 Dec 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description: The Council is setting up a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Services Framework for an initial period of 48 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months at the Council's sole discretion, with the preferred Potential Supplier(s). Please note the Contract Date excluding is 31st December 2030 and including extension is 31st December 2032.

Entry 2

Id: 2
Title: LOT 2 Digital, Data and Marketing
Description: This LOT covers apprenticeship standards that support the development of digital, data and marketing skills over the following sub-lots. - Lot 2a - Foundation Apprenticeships - Lot 2b - Data - Lot 2c - Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Lot 2d - Digital Support 1 - Lot 2e - Digital Support 2 - Lot 2f - Digital Solutions - Lot 2g - Cyber Security - Lot 2h - Marketing and Communications
Status: active
Has Renewal: Yes

Value

Including VAT: 200,000
Amount: 200,000
Currency: GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description: The Framework will be established on a pass/fail basis. Potential Suppliers who satisfy the Conditions of Participation, Procurement Specific Questionnaire requirements, Award Criteria Questionnaire (Pass/Fail ) requirements will be invited to join the Framework and relevant Lots.

Criteria

Criterion 1

Type: quality
Name: Award Criteria Questionnaire (Pass/Fail )

Suitability

Sme: Yes
Vcse: Yes

Contract period

Starts: 1 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends: 30 Dec 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date: 31 Dec 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description: The Council is setting up a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Services Framework for an initial period of 48 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months at the Council's sole discretion, with the preferred Potential Supplier(s). Please note the Contract Date excluding is 31st December 2030 and including extension is 31st December 2032.

Entry 3

Id: 3
Title: LOT 3 - Construction
Description: This LOT covers apprenticeship standards that support the development of construction, building maintenance and infrastructure-related skills over the following sub-lots. - Lot 3a - Foundation Apprenticeships - Lot 3b - Trades - Lot 3c - Building Services Engineering - Lot 3d - Low Carbon - Lot 3e - Facilities Management - Lot 3f - Support Technician
Status: active
Has Renewal: Yes

Value

Including VAT: 200,000
Amount: 200,000
Currency: GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description: The Framework will be established on a pass/fail basis. Potential Suppliers who satisfy the Conditions of Participation, Procurement Specific Questionnaire requirements, Award Criteria Questionnaire (Pass/Fail ) requirements will be invited to join the Framework and relevant Lots.

Criteria

Criterion 1

Type: quality
Name: Award Criteria Questionnaire (Pass/Fail )

Suitability

Sme: Yes
Vcse: Yes

Contract period

Starts: 1 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends: 30 Dec 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date: 31 Dec 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description: The Council is setting up a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Services Framework for an initial period of 48 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months at the Council's sole discretion, with the preferred Potential Supplier(s). Please note the Contract Date excluding is 31st December 2030 and including extension is 31st December 2032.

Entry 4

Id: 4
Title: LOT 4 Legal, Accounting and Procurement
Description: This LOT covers apprenticeship standards that support the development of legal, financial, accounting and procurement expertise across over the following sub-lots. - Lot 4a - Legal 1 - Lot 4b - Legal 2 - Lot 4c - Legal 3 - Lot 4d - Accountancy - Lot 4e - Audit - Lot 4f - Procurement
Status: active
Has Renewal: Yes

Value

Including VAT: 200,000
Amount: 200,000
Currency: GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description: The Framework will be established on a pass/fail basis. Potential Suppliers who satisfy the Conditions of Participation, Procurement Specific Questionnaire requirements, Award Criteria Questionnaire (Pass/Fail ) requirements will be invited to join the Framework and relevant Lots.

Criteria

Criterion 1

Type: quality
Name: Award Criteria Questionnaire (Pass/Fail )

Suitability

Sme: Yes
Vcse: Yes

Contract period

Starts: 1 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends: 30 Dec 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date: 31 Dec 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description: The Council is setting up a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Services Framework for an initial period of 48 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months at the Council's sole discretion, with the preferred Potential Supplier(s). Please note the Contract Date excluding is 31st December 2030 and including extension is 31st December 2032.

Entry 5

Id: 5
Title: LOT 5 Catering and Hospitality
Description: This LOT covers apprenticeship standards that support the development of catering, hospitality and food service skills over the following sub-lots. - Lot 5a - Foundation Apprenticeship - Lot 5b - Catering and Hospitality
Status: active
Has Renewal: Yes

Value

Including VAT: 200,000
Amount: 200,000
Currency: GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description: The Framework will be established on a pass/fail basis. Potential Suppliers who satisfy the Conditions of Participation, Procurement Specific Questionnaire requirements, Award Criteria Questionnaire (Pass/Fail ) requirements will be invited to join the Framework and relevant Lots.

Criteria

Criterion 1

Type: quality
Name: Award Criteria Questionnaire (Pass/Fail )

Suitability

Sme: Yes
Vcse: Yes

Contract period

Starts: 1 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends: 30 Dec 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date: 31 Dec 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description: The Council is setting up a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Services Framework for an initial period of 48 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months at the Council's sole discretion, with the preferred Potential Supplier(s). Please note the Contract Date excluding is 31st December 2030 and including extension is 31st December 2032.

Entry 6

Id: 6
Title: LOT 6 - Education and Early Years
Description: This LOT covers apprenticeship standards that support the development of education, teaching, learning support and early years expertise across the Council and locally maintained schools, over the following sub-lots. - Lot 6a - Early Years - Lot 6b - Schools Pathway - Lot 6c - Undergraduate Teacher - Lot 6d - Postgraduate Teacher - Lot 6e - Sports Coach
Status: active
Has Renewal: Yes

Value

Including VAT: 200,000
Amount: 200,000
Currency: GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description: The Framework will be established on a pass/fail basis. Potential Suppliers who satisfy the Conditions of Participation, Procurement Specific Questionnaire requirements, Award Criteria Questionnaire (Pass/Fail ) requirements will be invited to join the Framework and relevant Lots.

Criteria

Criterion 1

Type: quality
Name: Award Criteria Questionnaire (Pass/Fail )

Suitability

Sme: Yes
Vcse: Yes

Contract period

Starts: 1 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends: 30 Dec 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date: 31 Dec 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description: The Council is setting up a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Services Framework for an initial period of 48 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months at the Council's sole discretion, with the preferred Potential Supplier(s). Please note the Contract Date excluding is 31st December 2030 and including extension is 31st December 2032.

Entry 7

Id: 7
Title: LOT 7 Agriculture and Environmental
Description: This LOT covers apprenticeship standards that support the development of landscaping, horticulture, grounds maintenance and environmental management skills across the Council, over the following sub-lots. - Lot 7a - Agricultural Operative or Technician - Lot 7b - Professional Arborist - Lot 7c - Environmental Practitioner - Lot 7d - Greenkeeping - Lot 7e - Landscape or Horticultural
Status: active
Has Renewal: Yes

Value

Including VAT: 200,000
Amount: 200,000
Currency: GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description: The Framework will be established on a pass/fail basis. Potential Suppliers who satisfy the Conditions of Participation, Procurement Specific Questionnaire requirements, Award Criteria Questionnaire (Pass/Fail ) requirements will be invited to join the Framework and relevant Lots.

Criteria

Criterion 1

Type: quality
Name: Award Criteria Questionnaire (Pass/Fail )

Suitability

Sme: Yes
Vcse: Yes

Contract period

Starts: 1 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends: 30 Dec 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date: 31 Dec 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description: The Council is setting up a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Services Framework for an initial period of 48 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months at the Council's sole discretion, with the preferred Potential Supplier(s). Please note the Contract Date excluding is 31st December 2030 and including extension is 31st December 2032.

Entry 8

Id: 8
Title: LOT 8 - Health and Care
Description: This LOT covers apprenticeship standards that support the development of health, social care and public health skills over the following sub-lots. - Lot 8a - Adult Care Services Foundation Apprenticeship - Lot 8b - Children's Youth - Lot 8c - Children's Youth (Higher Level) - Lot 8d - Adult Care Services - Lot 8e - Early Intervention (Adults and Children's) - Lot 8f - Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship (Adults and Children's) - Lot 8g - Health 1 (Occupational Therapist) - Lot 8h - Health 2 (Public Health Practitioner) - Lot 8i - Health 3 (Speech and Language Therapist) - Lot 8j - Leisure
Status: active
Has Renewal: Yes

Value

Including VAT: 200,000
Amount: 200,000
Currency: GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description: The Framework will be established on a pass/fail basis. Potential Suppliers who satisfy the Conditions of Participation, Procurement Specific Questionnaire requirements, Award Criteria Questionnaire (Pass/Fail ) requirements will be invited to join the Framework and relevant Lots.

Criteria

Criterion 1

Type: quality
Name: Award Criteria Questionnaire (Pass/Fail )

Suitability

Sme: Yes
Vcse: Yes

Contract period

Starts: 1 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends: 30 Dec 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date: 31 Dec 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description: The Council is setting up a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Services Framework for an initial period of 48 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months at the Council's sole discretion, with the preferred Potential Supplier(s). Please note the Contract Date excluding is 31st December 2030 and including extension is 31st December 2032.

Entry 9

Id: 9
Title: LOT 9 - Protective Services
Description: This LOT covers apprenticeship standards that support the development of skills required for protective, community safety and emergency response services over the following sub-lots. - Lot 9a - Health and Safety - Lot 9b - Anti-Social Behaviour - Lot 9c - Emergency Planning - Lot 9d - Regulatory Compliance - Lot 9e - Trading Standards
Status: active
Has Renewal: Yes

Value

Including VAT: 200,000
Amount: 200,000
Currency: GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description: The Framework will be established on a pass/fail basis. Potential Suppliers who satisfy the Conditions of Participation, Procurement Specific Questionnaire requirements, Award Criteria Questionnaire (Pass/Fail ) requirements will be invited to join the Framework and relevant Lots.

Criteria

Criterion 1

Type: quality
Name: Award Criteria Questionnaire (Pass/Fail )

Suitability

Sme: Yes
Vcse: Yes

Contract period

Starts: 1 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends: 30 Dec 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date: 31 Dec 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description: The Council is setting up a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Services Framework for an initial period of 48 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months at the Council's sole discretion, with the preferred Potential Supplier(s). Please note the Contract Date excluding is 31st December 2030 and including extension is 31st December 2032.

Entry 10

Id: 10
Title: LOT 10 Engineering and Manufacturing
Description: This LOT covers apprenticeship standards that support the development of engineering and technical skills over the following sub-lots: - Lot 10a - Asset Management - Lot 10b - Processes
Status: active
Has Renewal: Yes

Value

Including VAT: 200,000
Amount: 200,000
Currency: GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description: The Framework will be established on a pass/fail basis. Potential Suppliers who satisfy the Conditions of Participation, Procurement Specific Questionnaire requirements, Award Criteria Questionnaire (Pass/Fail ) requirements will be invited to join the Framework and relevant Lots.

Criteria

Criterion 1

Type: quality
Name: Award Criteria Questionnaire (Pass/Fail )

Suitability

Sme: Yes
Vcse: Yes

Contract period

Starts: 1 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends: 30 Dec 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date: 31 Dec 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description: The Council is setting up a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training Services Framework for an initial period of 48 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months at the Council's sole discretion, with the preferred Potential Supplier(s). Please note the Contract Date excluding is 31st December 2030 and including extension is 31st December 2032.

Items and delivery

Item 1

Id: 1
Related Lot: 1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1

Scheme: CPV
Id: 80000000
Description: Education and training services

Delivery locations

Entry 1

Region: UKF25
Country: GB
Country Name: United Kingdom

Item 2

Id: 2
Related Lot: 2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1

Scheme: CPV
Id: 80000000
Description: Education and training services

Delivery locations

Entry 1

Region: UKF25
Country: GB
Country Name: United Kingdom

Item 3

Id: 3
Related Lot: 3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1

Scheme: CPV
Id: 80000000
Description: Education and training services

Delivery locations

Entry 1

Region: UKF25
Country: GB
Country Name: United Kingdom

Item 4

Id: 4
Related Lot: 4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1

Scheme: CPV
Id: 80000000
Description: Education and training services

Delivery locations

Entry 1

Region: UKF25
Country: GB
Country Name: United Kingdom

Item 5

Id: 5
Related Lot: 5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1

Scheme: CPV
Id: 80000000
Description: Education and training services

Delivery locations

Entry 1

Region: UKF25
Country: GB
Country Name: United Kingdom

Item 6

Id: 6
Related Lot: 6

Additional Classifications

Entry 1

Scheme: CPV
Id: 80000000
Description: Education and training services

Delivery locations

Entry 1

Region: UKF25
Country: GB
Country Name: United Kingdom

Item 7

Id: 7
Related Lot: 7

Additional Classifications

Entry 1

Scheme: CPV
Id: 80000000
Description: Education and training services

Delivery locations

Entry 1

Region: UKF25
Country: GB
Country Name: United Kingdom

Item 8

Id: 8
Related Lot: 8

Additional Classifications

Entry 1

Scheme: CPV
Id: 80000000
Description: Education and training services

Delivery locations

Entry 1

Region: UKF25
Country: GB
Country Name: United Kingdom

Item 9

Id: 9
Related Lot: 9

Additional Classifications

Entry 1

Scheme: CPV
Id: 80000000
Description: Education and training services

Delivery locations

Entry 1

Region: UKF25
Country: GB
Country Name: United Kingdom

Item 10

Id: 10
Related Lot: 10

Additional Classifications

Entry 1

Scheme: CPV
Id: 80000000
Description: Education and training services

Delivery locations

Entry 1

Region: UKF25
Country: GB
Country Name: United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1

Id: conflictOfInterest
Document Type: conflictOfInterest
Description: Not published

Entry 2

Id: 095149-2026
Document Type: tenderNotice
Notice Type: UK4
Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Url: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095149-2026 ↗
Published: 8 Oct 2026, 12:08
Format: text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1

Name: North Northamptonshire Council
Id: GB-PPON-PQCM-5634-HGCN

Identifier

Scheme: GB-PPON
Id: PQCM-5634-HGCN

Address

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

Contact

Email: procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk

Roles

buyer

Details

Url: https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/ ↗

Classifications

Entry 1

Scheme: UK_CA_TYPE
Id: publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description: Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

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

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS

059896-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender · 25 Jun 2026, 14:29
095149-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender · 8 Oct 2026, 12:08

PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS

ProcuraAxis Analysis

Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.

ANALYSIS PREVIEW

Opportunity intelligence at a glance

North Northamptonshire Council is running an open procedure to establish a multi-provider framework for apprenticeship training services. Providers may apply for one or more of 10 lots spanning business, digital, construction, legal and procurement, hospitality, education, environmental services, health and care, protective services, and engineering.

Who this may suit

Suitable for apprenticeship training providers able to deliver relevant apprenticeship standards within one or more listed lots or sub-lots.

Key points identified

Service requirementProvision of apprenticeship training services through a multi-provider framework.Evidence: “provision of Apprenticeship Training Services” and “delivery of high-quality apprenticeship training”.
Lot selectionSuppliers may apply for one or more lots.Evidence: “Suppliers may apply for one or more Lots.”
Detailed standards and requirementsSet out in the procurement documentation; not provided in the supplied data.Evidence: “Further details of the Framework requirements, Lots, Sub-Lots and associated apprenticeship standards are set out in the procurement documentation.”

94% approved-analysis confidence4 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns

SOURCE AND FRESHNESS

Traceable procurement data

Source: Find a Tender
Notice reference: 095149-2026
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bd32
First published: 25 Jun 2026
Last checked: 8 Oct 2026, 13:31
Notice versions reviewed: 2

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HOW THIS WAS PREPARED

Approved, evidence-bound analysis

ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.

Analysis status: Approved for publication
Analysed: 8 Oct 2026

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PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS

What the buyer needs

Who this may suit

Suitable for apprenticeship training providers able to deliver relevant apprenticeship standards within one or more listed lots or sub-lots.

Key deliverables

Deliver high-quality apprenticeship training aligned to the selected lot(s) and associated apprenticeship standards.
Support the Council’s workforce development priorities across occupational sectors, professions and qualification levels.

SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS

4 criteria identified

Service requirement

99% confidence

Provision of apprenticeship training services through a multi-provider framework.

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“provision of Apprenticeship Training Services” and “delivery of high-quality apprenticeship training”.

Lot selection

99% confidence

Suppliers may apply for one or more lots.

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“Suppliers may apply for one or more Lots.”

Detailed standards and requirements

98% confidence

Set out in the procurement documentation; not provided in the supplied data.

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“Further details of the Framework requirements, Lots, Sub-Lots and associated apprenticeship standards are set out in the procurement documentation.”

Supplier eligibility requirements

95% confidence

Unknown from the supplied notice data.

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No explicit eligibility, registration, financial standing, insurance, or supplier-size requirements are stated in the supplied data.

COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY

Contract intelligence

Commercial

Estimated total value

97% confidence

Up to £2,000,000.

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Opportunity value_max: 2000000 GBP.

Indicative lot value

97% confidence

£200,000 for each of the 10 listed lots.

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Each supplied lot record has value_amount: 200000 GBP.

Pricing and payment terms

96% confidence

Unknown from the supplied notice data.

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No pricing mechanism, rate card, payment, indexation or contract-term information is supplied.

Delivery

Delivery geography

96% confidence

UKF25, United Kingdom.

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Delivery location is recorded as region “UKF25”, country “United Kingdom”.

Buyer location

98% confidence

Corby, United Kingdom (NN17 1QG).

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Buyer location is recorded as Corby, NN17 1QG, United Kingdom.

Service coverage

84% confidence

Training across the Council and, for Lot 6, locally maintained schools.

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Lot 6 states delivery is “across the Council and locally maintained schools”; other lots describe skills development across the Council.

PROCEDURE

How to respond

Procurement method

99% confidence

Open procedure.

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procurement_method_details: “Open procedure”.

Opportunity status

99% confidence

Open / active tender.

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display_status: “open”; source_status: “active”.

Submission deadline

99% confidence

9 November 2026, 12:00 UTC.

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submission_deadline: 2026-11-09T12:00:00Z.

Lots

99% confidence

10 lots; applications may cover one or more lots.

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The supplied lots list contains Lots 1–10, and the notice states suppliers may apply for one or more lots.

RISKS AND UNKNOWNS

Points requiring attention

Detailed supplier and evaluation requirements

98% confidence

Unknown until procurement documentation is reviewed.

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The notice says further framework requirements, sub-lots and apprenticeship standards are contained in procurement documentation not supplied here.

Scope selection risk

96% confidence

Providers must match their offer to the specific lot(s), sub-lot(s) and associated apprenticeship standards.

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The framework is divided into 10 lots with multiple sub-lots, and suppliers may apply for one or more lots.

Commercial terms

96% confidence

Unknown from the supplied notice data.

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No framework duration, call-off mechanism, pricing method or payment terms are supplied.

ProcuraAxis analysis supplements, but does not replace, the original notice and tender documents. Always verify eligibility, deadlines and commercial terms with the issuing authority.