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Business Administrator

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 Jan 2026 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Hampshire County Council, sought a Business Administrator apprentice within the education and training services category. The contract, involving selective procurement via a call-off from a framework agreement, was valued at £5,000. Located in Winchester, England, with postal code SO23 8UJ, the procurement moved through its stages with an award date of 22nd December 2025, and the contract set to run from 23rd December 2025 to 18th June 2027. The process targeted completion around the tender period end date of 22nd December 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in administrative support within education and training to expand their portfolio and showcase capability in a government framework. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could particularly benefit, given the suitability criteria and Hampshire County Council's dedication to inclusive procurement strategies. Companies with experience in providing apprenticeships or educational administration could find this contract to be a fitting addition to their business offerings, enabling market presence enhancement and the fostering of significant public sector relationships.

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Notice Title

Business Administrator

Notice Description

Business Administrator, 1 apprentice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05eb2d8d-a417-4e42-a995-5cd74c80dc75
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bf82132-532f-4672-9e3c-fc5a71876623
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2025 - 18 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ellie Merrick
Contact Email
ellie.merrick@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0370 779 8034

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8ZB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAREPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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