Official UK procurement notice
North Northamptonshire Council Apprenticeship Training Services Framework
Authority: North Northamptonshire Council (Local council)
What is being bought10 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionNorth 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.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 1 Sept 2032, 23:59 BST.
CPV: Education and training services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework · open framework scheme (admission reopens)
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Framework period
- 4 yrs from 1 Jan 2027
- Scheme runs until
- 31 Dec 2030
Published description of the framework
The Framework will operate as a multi-provider Open Framework. Suppliers meeting the published pass/fail requirements will be admitted to the Framework
Lots and requirements (10)Procurement structure
10 lots · all with a published valueEvery one of these 10 lots carries the same published figure, £200,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1Business and ManagementRenewalceiling above
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 and Benefits
- Lot 1g - Governance
- Lot 1h - Service Designer
Lot #2Digital, Data and MarketingRenewalceiling above
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
Lot #3ConstructionRenewalceiling above
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
Lot #4Legal, Accounting and ProcurementRenewalceiling above
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
Lot #5Catering and HospitalityRenewalceiling above
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
Lot #6Education and Early YearsRenewalceiling above
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
Lot #7Agriculture and EnvironmentalRenewalceiling above
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
Lot #8Health and CareRenewalceiling above
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 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 #9Protective ServicesRenewalceiling above
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
Lot #10Engineering and ManufacturingRenewalceiling above
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
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- “North Northamptonshire Council Apprenticeship Training Services…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
Competition analysis · published record, not a forecast of who will bid
How North Northamptonshire Council buys Education and training services (CPV 80), and who usually turns up
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Half of these awards were announced within 49 days of the bid deadline.
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Our matching links this notice to “North Northamptonshire Council Provision of Educational Support Services” of this authority, but none of the 14 panel members sit in a category matching this notice.
Lot #1Business and ManagementCPV 80000000Published estimate£200k
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1 bid8%
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4–617%
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| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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| £286k7 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 4 live · £304k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| £9.9m20 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 6 live · £421k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=6 | |
| £1.7m16 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 9 live · £35m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 6% below n=1 | |
| £789k7 awards in 36m · last 6 months ago | 3 live · £595k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 26% below n=2 | |
| £190k2 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 3 live · £10m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs |
Lot #2Digital, Data and MarketingCPV 80000000Published estimate£200k
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1 bid10%
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| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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QA LimitedLarge | £13m48 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 17 live · £3.4m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 8% below n=6 |
| £9.9m20 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 6 live · £421k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=6 | |
| £1.7m16 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 9 live · £35m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 6% below n=1 | |
| £3.0m25 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 7 live · £31m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=3 | |
| £789k7 awards in 36m · last 6 months ago | 3 live · £595k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 26% below n=2 |
Lot #3ConstructionCPV 80000000Published estimate£200k
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1 bid9%
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4–616%
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| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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| £9.9m20 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 6 live · £421k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=6 | |
| £1.7m16 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 9 live · £35m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 6% below n=1 | |
Fire Service CollegeLarge | £638k6 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 4 live · £574k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs |
| £789k7 awards in 36m · last 6 months ago | 3 live · £595k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 26% below n=2 | |
| £190k2 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 3 live · £10m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs |
Lot #4Legal, Accounting and ProcurementCPV 80000000Published estimate£200k
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1 bid8%
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4–617%
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| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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| £286k7 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 4 live · £304k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| £9.9m20 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 6 live · £421k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=6 | |
| £1.7m16 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 9 live · £35m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 6% below n=1 | |
| £789k7 awards in 36m · last 6 months ago | 3 live · £595k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 26% below n=2 | |
| £190k2 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 3 live · £10m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs |
Lot #5Catering and HospitalityCPV 80000000Published estimate£200k
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1 bid10%
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| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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| £9.9m20 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 6 live · £421k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=6 | |
| £1.7m16 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 9 live · £35m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 6% below n=1 | |
| £1.0m5 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 3 live · £131k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=1 | |
Fire Service CollegeLarge | £638k6 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 4 live · £574k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs |
| £789k7 awards in 36m · last 6 months ago | 3 live · £595k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 26% below n=2 |
Lot #6Education and Early YearsCPV 80000000Published estimate£200k
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1 bid10%
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4–616%
7+64%
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Who could compete for this lot? i
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None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
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None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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| £9.9m20 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 6 live · £421k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=6 | |
| £1.7m16 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 9 live · £35m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 6% below n=1 | |
| £1.0m5 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 3 live · £131k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=1 | |
| £789k7 awards in 36m · last 6 months ago | 3 live · £595k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 26% below n=2 | |
| £190k2 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 3 live · £10m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs |
Lot #7Agriculture and EnvironmentalCPV 80000000Published estimate£200k
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The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
No comparable awards for this lot yet.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| £980k16 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 6 live · £10m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=1 | |
| £103k3 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 2 live · £103k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| £789k7 awards in 36m · last 6 months ago | 3 live · £595k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 26% below n=2 | |
| £962k2 awards in 36m · last 5 months ago | None on file | no comparable pairs | |
| £512k4 awards in 36m · last 12 months ago | None on file | at estimate n=1 |
Lot #8Health and CareCPV 80000000Published estimate£200k
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid10%
2–311%
4–617%
7+63%
i
Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
No comparable awards for this lot yet.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| £9.9m20 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 6 live · £421k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=6 | |
| £1.7m16 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 9 live · £35m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 6% below n=1 | |
| £3.0m25 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 7 live · £31m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=3 | |
| £1.0m5 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 3 live · £131k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=1 | |
| £385k3 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 1 live · £45k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs |
Lot #9Protective ServicesCPV 80000000Published estimate£200k
i
How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid9%
2–311%
4–618%
7+62%
i
Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
No comparable awards for this lot yet.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| £286k7 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 4 live · £304k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
QA LimitedLarge | £13m48 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 17 live · £3.4m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 8% below n=6 |
| £9.9m20 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 6 live · £421k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=6 | |
| £1.7m16 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 9 live · £35m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 6% below n=1 | |
Fire Service CollegeLarge | £638k6 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 4 live · £574k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs |
Lot #10Engineering and ManufacturingCPV 80000000Published estimate£200k
i
How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid9%
2–311%
4–616%
7+64%
i
Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
No comparable awards for this lot yet.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
QA LimitedLarge | £13m48 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 17 live · £3.4m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 8% below n=6 |
| £9.9m20 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 6 live · £421k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=6 | |
| £1.7m16 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 9 live · £35m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 6% below n=1 | |
| £1.3m12 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 4 live · £24m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=1 | |
| £789k7 awards in 36m · last 6 months ago | 3 live · £595k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 26% below n=2 |
About this data
- Source. Official UK public procurement notices (Find a Tender), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. New notices arrive through the day; the figures are rebuilt nightly.
- Two views, kept apart. The authority’s own track record and the wider market for the same kind of work sit side by side and are never mixed. Where the local picture is too thin, a figure widens to a broader market and says which one it used.
- Forecasts are labelled. The price forecast and its range, possible competitors and the earlier-work matches are our estimates from past awards: not published facts, not win chances and not price advice. Official notices do not say who is bidding.
- Every figure shows what it rests on. Not every notice publishes a bid count, a value or a delivery region, so each figure carries the number of records behind it, and one built on few records is marked as such. The on a figure explains it; the counting rules are in the methodology. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Open admission
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Light touch regime
- Commercial structure
- Open framework scheme
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 1 Sept 2032
- First published
- 25 Jun 2026, 14:29 BST
- Last source update
- 8 Oct 2026, 12:08 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 30 Nov 2026
- Authority reference
DN829048- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-095149- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd32Find a Tender
How to participate & submission route
Official notice Apply via ProContract (Due North)- Requests to participate (first stage)
- —
- Appointment period ends
- 9 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- —
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Project Reference: DN829048
Timeline
25 Jun 2026 → 1 Jan 2027 · 6 dates- Planning notice published119 days ago25 Jun 2026, 14:29 BST
- Market engagement101 days ago13 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
North Northamptonshire Council invites suitably qualified providers to attend a Preliminary Market Engagement event to help inform the development of the apprenticeship framework and future procurement approach.
The session will:
- Provide an overview of the proposed framework and service requirements
- Outline the anticipated procurement approach and timelines
- Seek feedback from the market to help shape the specification
- Provide an opportunity for suppliers to ask questions
Event details:
- Date: Monday 13 July 2026
- Time: 11:30AM - 12:30PM
- Location: Online (Microsoft Teams: teams.microsoft.com/meet/320748313187144 ↗)
Suppliers wishing to attend are invited to register their interest by emailing [email protected], including organisation name and attendee details by 10:00 AM Monday 13 July 2026.
Participation in this engagement exercise is entirely voluntary and will not advantage or disadvantage any organisation in any future procurement process.
This exercise is not a call for competition. A separate procurement process will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and will be advertised in due course via Council's procurement portal.
- Tender notice published14 days ago8 Oct 2026, 12:08 BST
- Today22 Oct 2026
- Admission / appointment period endsin 18 days · period end, not a bid countdown9 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Award decision expected byin 39 days30 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract startsin 70 days1 Jan 2027
Notice history
6 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 25 Jun 2026- Preliminary market engagement notice published25 Jun 2026, 14:29 BSTUK2
- Tender notice published8 Oct 2026, 12:08 BSTUK4
- Published value published: £2,000,0008 Oct 2026, 12:08 BST
- Status changed to active8 Oct 2026, 12:08 BST
- Procurement method changed8 Oct 2026, 12:08 BST
- Deadline published: 9 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT8 Oct 2026, 12:08 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Nothing awarded yet- Awards (0)
- No award published
- Contracts (0)
- No contract published
- Bid statistics
- No aggregate bid statistics published
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender