Scope
Reference
NNC00000667
Description
North Northamptonshire Council - Early Years Suite Apprenticeship Programme
The Council is seeking one suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide the following apprenticeship programme as a suite:
• Early Years Practitioner Level 2 (ST0888)
• Early Years Educator Level 3 (ST0135)
• Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5 (ST0551)
Total value (estimated)
- £240,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2026 to 4 January 2030
- Possible extension to 2 July 2032
- 6 years, 5 months, 29 days
Description of possible extension:
To allow apprentices to complete their apprenticeship training and EPA period if they have enrolled towards the end of the initial 4 year contract term.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
5 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
13 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
This procurement opportunity has been published via NNC's procurement portal In-Tend. Please access it via the following link;
The tender reference for this opportunity is NNC00000667
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Evaluation criteria questions will be used for quality, price and social value. Supplier bids will be evaluated and scored. The weightings are 90% quality and 10% Price.
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