Award

Level 3 Business Administrator

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

21 Aug 2025 at 10:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by Hampshire County Council, located at The Castle, Winchester, culminates with the award of a tender titled "Level 3 Business Administrator" in the education and training services category. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, valued at £16,000, was awarded on 1st June 2025 and spans from 2nd June 2025 to 1st October 2026. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract already completed, and delivery set within the postal code area SO23 8UJ in England.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria. The contract involves the apprenticeship of four Level 3 Business Administrators, linking businesses to Hampshire County Council's educational service requirements. Large-scale organisations such as Fareport Training, which successfully secured the contract, exemplify the kind of business that has the capacity to meet rigorous framework agreement standards and leverage such opportunities for expansion within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Level 3 Business Administrator

Notice Description

Level 3 Business Administrator apprentice x 4

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63632711-0370-4468-8041-5078d69d8dc5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4ca45dc-3ca6-4a9a-bdf0-774987f96af7
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
£16,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Oct 2026 1-2 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

FAREPORT TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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