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Provision of delivery of education for LFE

LEAGUE FOOTBALL EDUCATION

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15 Oct 2026 at 15:03

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Summary of the contracting process

League Football Education is buying education and training services: delivery of the BTEC Level 3 in Sport (Performance and Excellence) for 16–18-year-old apprentices in the professional development phase academy at local football clubs. The work is for learners attached to those academies and is delivered in London. The requirement is focused on a specific vocational sports qualification for young football apprentices, rather than general adult education or a broad training programme.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Oaklands College. The award date was 1 September 2026, and the contract runs from 1 September 2026 to 27 June 2027. The awarded value is £43,896. The tender had a stated estimated value of £43,896, with a submission deadline of 31 August 2026. The buyer used a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The recorded evaluation basis and any lot structure are not included in the published process details.

For suppliers considering this buyer’s future requirement, the award demonstrates demand for delivery of a regulated Level 3 sports qualification to apprentices aged 16–18 in professional football academy settings. A credible competitor would need to provide the BTEC Sport (Performance and Excellence) programme and deliver it in a way that fits the professional development phase and local football club environment. The contract was awarded to a college, showing that an education provider can meet the requirement; relevant experience in vocational sports education and working with young apprentices would be directly pertinent. The procurement used a negotiated procedure without prior publication, so suppliers should be prepared for a route that may involve targeted engagement rather than an openly advertised competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of delivery of education for LFE

Notice Description

Delivery of the BTEC Level 3 in Sport (Performance and Excellence) for the 16-18 year old apprentices that are part of the professional development phase academy at local football clubs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1de74fdc-907c-4240-98a7-3e7fe375136b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea64639-5933-4a75-9c83-4ed528f4dbea
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,896 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,896 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 27 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEAGUE FOOTBALL EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8HU
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Oaklands College

Further Information

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