Scope
Description
West Northants Council (WNC) invites tenders for the provision of Data Apprenticeships and IT Apprenticeships for its employed staff and locally maintained schools, as outlined in the Request for Quotation (RFQ). This opportunity is restricted to organisations listed on the Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register (APAR) as main providers, with an Ofsted rating of 'Good' or 'Outstanding', and offering quality apprenticeship provision as defined by Skills England
Total value (estimated)
- £480,000 excluding VAT
- £576,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028
- Possible extension to 30 August 2029
- 3 years, 11 months, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
12 months extension available
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80500000 - Training services
Contract locations
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 July 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
23 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Must access RFQ document and submit clarification questions and RFQ responses via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
100% quality and price based on apprenticeship funding rules
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
West Northamptonshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGDV-8944-CMBP
Angel Street
Northampton
NN1 1ED
United Kingdom
Region: UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government