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Procurement and Supply Chain Practitioner

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 Jan 2026 at 16:55

Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of a Level 4 Procurement and Supply Chain Practitioner apprenticeship. This service, falling under the Education and Training Services category, was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process culminated in an active award on 21st December 2025, with a contract period extending from 22nd December 2025 to 18th September 2027. The service will be delivered to the location with postal code SO23 8UJ. The value of the contract is £10,000, and it is tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in procurement and supply chain training. SMEs and VCSEs with capabilities to deliver high-quality apprenticeship programs will find this contract an ideal fit, given its focus on specialised training in Hampshire. The contract is a lucrative chance for businesses to strengthen their portfolio in the public sector by partnering with a prominent local authority. Companies adept at navigating framework agreements and delivering tailored educational programs are particularly well-suited to benefit from such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Procurement and Supply Chain Practitioner

Notice Description

L4 Procurement and Supply Chain Practitioner, 1 apprentice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-326acbd9-4624-4f81-8cad-24cabc2a31b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c21f078-d86f-4d96-ad37-f739bbe8a057
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
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 18 Sep 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

ABA PROCUREMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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