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15 Oct 2026 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

League Football Education bought 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. This is a sports education and training service, delivered in London.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Canons High School. The award date was 1 September 2026, with a contract value of £46,200. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 27 July 2027. The procurement used a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender submission deadline was 31 August 2026 at 5pm. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

For suppliers considering similar future work for League Football Education, this award shows demand for focused sports education for young apprentices attached to professional football club academies. A credible competitor would need to deliver the BTEC Level 3 in Sport (Performance and Excellence) and work with learners aged 16–18 in the professional development phase. The buyer considered the opportunity suitable for small and medium-sized businesses, so this requirement was not restricted to large providers. Suppliers with relevant course-delivery capability and the capacity to serve learners in London are the closest fit.

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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-b5fd17-411cbd25-bf75-4f21-959b-8b8834a59bab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a36947b-e11a-48ed-ba44-df699be51276
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£46,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,200 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 Jul 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

Canons High School

Further Information

Notice Documents

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