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Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5 Apprenticeship

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Aug 2025 at 16:22

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council, a governmental entity based in Huntingdon, has completed a procurement process for the provision of Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5 Apprenticeships to its maintained schools. Classified under the Education and Training services industry, this contract was awarded through a selective procurement method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender phase ended on 5th March 2025, followed by an awarding date on 6th March 2025, for a contract period beginning on 17th March 2025 and concluding on 17th March 2028. The services will be delivered in the PE28 4YE area.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity, particularly for large-scale educational service providers, as it involves a substantial three-year commitment with a total value of £300,000. The awarded supplier, Let Me Play Ltd, demonstrates the type of well-established organisation capable of delivering training solutions at this scale. Businesses specialising in educational services, especially those with capabilities to fulfil framework agreements, would find similar tenders advantageous for expanding their portfolio and establishing long-term partnerships with local government entities. The contract also highlights trends in public sector backing for education and training enhancements, suggesting growth potential within this sector.

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Notice Title

Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5 Apprenticeship

Notice Description

Procurement for the delivery of Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5 apprenticeships to CCC maintained schools.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d336060-23d0-4f79-b15d-6889d30af408
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bf10917-1a91-470d-8d29-fa68ab6862fd
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
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 17 Mar 2028 3-4 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LET ME PLAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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