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North Northamptonshire Council Apprenticeship Training Services Framework

North Northamptonshire Council

Open Closes in 24 days

Key facts

Closing date
Monday 9 November 2026, 12:00 (UK time) Closes in 24 days
Buyer's estimated value
£2,000,000 (excl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you. For a framework this usually covers the whole agreement, not a single contract.
Contract period
1 Jan 2027 to 30 Dec 2030
Procedure
Open procedure
Notice type
Tender notice (UK4)
Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
Yes
Arrangement
Framework agreement

Decision brief

Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.

How bids will be scored

Lot 1

  • Award Criteria Questionnaire (Pass/Fail )

Lot 2

  • Award Criteria Questionnaire (Pass/Fail )

Lot 3

  • Award Criteria Questionnaire (Pass/Fail )

Lot 4

  • Award Criteria Questionnaire (Pass/Fail )

Lot 5

  • Award Criteria Questionnaire (Pass/Fail )

Lot 6

  • Award Criteria Questionnaire (Pass/Fail )

Lot 7

  • Award Criteria Questionnaire (Pass/Fail )

Lot 8

  • Award Criteria Questionnaire (Pass/Fail )

Lot 9

  • Award Criteria Questionnaire (Pass/Fail )

Lot 10

  • Award Criteria Questionnaire (Pass/Fail )
Conditions of participation (what you must show)
None published in the notice. They may be in the tender documents.
Contract length and extensions
1 Jan 2027 to 30 Dec 2030. Extensions: 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 Con…
How to submit
https://procontract.due-north.com/ Project Reference: DN829048 Open procontract.due-north.com ↗ Electronic submission: allowed.
Tender documents
No document links in the notice. Use the official notice link.
New to public tenders? Plain-English guide to this page
Framework
An agreement that sets terms for work the buyer may order later, often from several suppliers. The value shown usually covers the whole agreement, not one job.
Open for bids / closing date
You must submit by the closing date and time, normally through the buyer's own online portal. Late bids are normally refused.
Clarification questions
A deadline for asking the buyer questions about the tender. It is earlier than the closing date.
Conditions of participation
What the buyer asks suppliers to show before they can be considered, such as experience, insurance or accreditations.
Bids are scored on
How the buyer will compare bids, usually a split between price and quality. A 60/40 split in favour of quality means the cheapest bid will not necessarily win.
Lots
A tender can be split into parts. You can often bid for only the lots that suit you.
Area (ITL)
The buyer names an official statistical area for where the work is, not a street address. Check the tender documents for the actual sites.
UK4 and other notice codes
Official codes for the type of notice. A "tender notice" means bids are being invited.

General explanations written by Tenderpatch, not part of this notice.

Description

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.

Lots (10)

  1. Lot 1: LOT 1 Business and Management

    Value: £200,000 (excl. VAT)

    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...

  2. Lot 10: LOT 10 Engineering and Manufacturing

    Value: £200,000 (excl. VAT)

    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

  3. Lot 2: LOT 2 Digital, Data and Marketing

    Value: £200,000 (excl. VAT)

    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

  4. Lot 3: LOT 3 - Construction

    Value: £200,000 (excl. VAT)

    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

  5. Lot 4: LOT 4 Legal, Accounting and Procurement

    Value: £200,000 (excl. VAT)

    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

  6. Lot 5: LOT 5 Catering and Hospitality

    Value: £200,000 (excl. VAT)

    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

  7. Lot 6: LOT 6 - Education and Early Years

    Value: £200,000 (excl. VAT)

    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

  8. Lot 7: LOT 7 Agriculture and Environmental

    Value: £200,000 (excl. VAT)

    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

  9. Lot 8: LOT 8 - Health and Care

    Value: £200,000 (excl. VAT)

    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 Apprenti...

  10. Lot 9: LOT 9 - Protective Services

    Value: £200,000 (excl. VAT)

    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