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Level 5 Operations Manager

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Aug 2025 at 13:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Level 5 Operations Manager" apprenticeship involved Hampshire County Council as the buying organisation. Categorised under education and training services, this tender was located in Winchester, England. The contract was awarded to Babington, a large-scale supplier, with the award date being 9th April 2024. The tender, valued at £6,230, followed a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 10th April 2024 and is set to conclude on 1st August 2025.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses within the education and training sector, particularly those experienced in providing specialist apprenticeship programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in such selective procurement processes, which can lead to long-term partnerships with public sector entities like Hampshire County Council. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a business’s reputation and open doors to future public sector opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Level 5 Operations Manager

Notice Description

Level 5 Operations Manager apprentice x 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8cc96e81-d8cc-43c5-b58d-7cc80da4d8ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e97d95cf-a97a-4c0b-b7fb-269a97bc39d2
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
£6,230 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,230 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2024 - 1 Aug 2025 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
Claire Paterson
Contact Email
claire.paterson3@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03707791604

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

BABINGTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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