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Award

03 Jun 2026 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council, operating in Winchester, England, has completed a public procurement process titled "L3 Business Administrator" within the industry category of education and training services. This tender follows a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a highly targeted approach to the acquisition of services. The process reached the award stage, with important dates including the tender closing on 21st May 2026 and the contract period spanning from 22nd May 2026 to 27th August 2027. The contract, valued at £5,000, involves the delivery of education and training services within the specified postal code SO23 8UJ.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating in the education and training sector, particularly those suited for service delivery. Given the procurement method and the completion status, companies that can efficiently integrate within framework agreements may find opportunities for growth. The suitability criteria indicate preferences for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), suggesting an advantageous position for these groups to engage and compete successfully. The awarded supplier, Fareport Training Organisation Limited, exemplifies the type of business well-positioned to cater to such procurement needs.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

L3 Business Administrator

Notice Description

Business Administrator, 1 apprentice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51d1cfcb-674d-458e-b9b5-f85b2edbcfdf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2410b19-e923-4c94-bf3c-7b30b27b1d06
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
£5,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 27 Aug 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

FAREPORT TRAINING ORGANISATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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