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L3 Laboratory Technician

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Dec 2025 at 16:41

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "L3 Laboratory Technician" contract was undertaken by Hampshire County Council, located in Winchester, England. The procurement, classified under the education and training services category, sought to engage services for laboratory technician roles, specifically involving three apprentices. The total contract value is £63,000 with the procurement method being a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 3rd September 2025, and the contract runs from 4th September 2025 to 30th April 2027. This procurement stage has reached the award phase as of 22nd December 2025, and the supplier awarded is Tiro, based in Brighton and Hove.

This tender offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies operating within the education and training services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), may find this opportunity beneficial due to its suitability criteria. The engagement with Hampshire County Council could foster long-term relationships for service delivery in educational roles, enhancing a company's portfolio and market credibility. Firms experienced in providing apprentice training in laboratory settings will be well-suited to compete and benefit from participation in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

L3 Laboratory Technician

Notice Description

Laboratory Technician, 3 apprentices

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ddd65da-77f2-4118-9578-cbe1e3eea767
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24c1a95e-afb7-4843-8dc6-b57dd17cbcc7
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
£63,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 30 Apr 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

TIRO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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