North Northamptonshire Council Apprenticeship Training Services Framework
North Northamptonshire Council, a local government authority, is establishing a multi-provider Open Framework for apprenticeship training services to support workforce development across a broad range of occupational sectors, professions and qualification levels. The framework is divided into ten lots covering areas including business and management, digital and data, construction, legal and procurement, catering, education, agriculture and environmental services, health and care, protective services, and engineering and manufacturing, with suppliers able to apply for one or more lots and sub-lots. Providers will be expected to deliver high-quality training against the relevant apprenticeship standards and meet the published pass/fail requirements for framework admission. The initial framework period is 48 months, with an option to extend by up to 24 months, ending on 31 December 2030 without extension or 31 December 2032 if extended; no estimated value or delivery regions are specified. The critical eligibility requirement is that suppliers must satisfy all published pass/fail requirements to be admitted.
Buyer: North Northamptonshire Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 8 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £2m
- Bids close: 9 Nov 2026
- Location: North Northamptonshire
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Jan 2027 to 30 Dec 2030
- Category: Education and training services (80000000)
From the official notice
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 - Pro...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 9 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £2m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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