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L4 Lead Practitioner in Adult Care

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Mar 2026 at 14:57

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involved Hampshire County Council, located in Winchester, England, who sought services for a "L4 Lead Practitioner in Adult Care" involving two apprentices. The contract, categorised under education and training services according to CPV classification, concluded with an award on 30th March 2026, following a tender initiation. Key dates include the tender period ending on 4th March 2026, and the contract period running from 5th March 2026 to 31st July 2027 in postcode SO23 8UJ. The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender welcomes participation from SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with a focus on apprentice training and adult care. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to engage with similar future contracts due to established suitability criteria, offering a promising avenue for growth through the provision of tailored services in adult care apprenticeships. The awarded supplier, Fareport Training Organisation Limited, exemplifies successful navigation through such selective procurement processes, suggesting that businesses with expertise in developing apprentice programmes could benefit from pursuing similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

L4 Lead Practitioner in Adult Care

Notice Description

Lead Practitioner in Adult Care, 2 apprentices

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4324486b-6c00-4ae0-8cbd-e1e8d7b445db
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£13,464 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,464 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 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 ORGANISATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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