Award

L7 Senior Leader

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Dec 2025 at 16:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council successfully completed a procurement process titled "L7 Senior Leader" under the CPV classification of Education and training services. This process involved a tender for four apprenticeships in Winchester, England, with a strategic focus on SMEs and VCSE organisations. The procurement was conducted using a selective approach via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering stage concluded on 3rd September 2025, and the contract period spans from 4th September 2025 to 13th December 2027.

This award creates growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in education and training services with the capability to manage apprenticeship programmes. Solent University, a large establishment, was chosen as the supplier, showcasing that both larger and smaller enterprises can target similar tenders if they meet suitability criteria. This contract provides an excellent avenue for educational institutions eager to expand their apprenticeship offerings and engage with public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

L7 Senior Leader

Notice Description

Senior Leader, 4 apprentices

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62cf22cc-5443-4bf7-8ed6-46cc31635ef0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/200a4516-bcc6-47ec-8529-28fe6d12dd40
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
£56,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 13 Dec 2027 2-3 years
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
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

SOLENT UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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