Award

L2 Accounts or Finance Assistant

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

22 Dec 2025 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "L2 Accounts or Finance Assistant" has been completed by Hampshire County Council. The tender involved the provision of educational and training services in Winchester, South Hampshire, under the classification scheme CPV code 80000000. The contract was procured through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 2nd October 2025 to 16th December 2026, and the contract was awarded to South Hampshire College Group. The tender, valued at £7,000, emphasises the importance of finding qualified suppliers to provide an apprentice as an Accounts or Finance Assistant.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), highlighting Hampshire County Council's commitment to inclusivity in its procurement processes. Businesses specialising in education and training services, capable of providing apprenticeship training, stand to benefit from such opportunities for growth and collaboration with public sector organisations. Being procured as part of a framework agreement, this tender offers a stable and potentially ongoing partnership for experienced providers in the region. The engagement with large suppliers like the South Hampshire College Group also indicates promising collaboration opportunities for entities seeking to expand their service offerings within the education sector.

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Notice Title

L2 Accounts or Finance Assistant

Notice Description

Accounts or Finance Assistant, 1 apprentice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-408f6cf2-fa44-4a81-84fe-e9211c8882a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bac62c1f-68e2-4f27-ba4e-0c61116eab56
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
£7,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 16 Dec 2026 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

SOUTH HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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