Scope
Reference
NNC00000690
Description
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £205,000 excluding VAT
- £246,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 29 September 2025 to 30 September 2029
- Possible extension to 27 September 2031
- 5 years, 11 months, 29 days
Description of possible extension:
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,
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Lot LOT-0001. Operations Manager Level 5 (ST0385)
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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £135,000 excluding VAT
- £162,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0002. Senior Leader Level 7 (ST0480)
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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £70,000 excluding VAT
- £84,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot LOT-0001. Operations Manager Level 5 (ST0385)
Lot LOT-0002. Senior Leader Level 7 (ST0480)
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
15 August 2025, 6:00pm
Tender submission deadline
22 August 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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:
The Invitation to Tender (ITT) Procurement Reference Number is NNC00000690.
Direct link to the project: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/ProjectManage/690
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
North Northamptonshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQCM-5634-HGCN
The Corby Cube, George Street
Corby
NN17 1QG
United Kingdom
Region: UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government