Award

Senior Leader

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

06 Jan 2026 at 16:42

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process led by Hampshire County Council, identified as the buyer, involved the provision of senior leadership training titled "Senior Leader" in the education and training services category. This initiative focuses on an apprentice and will be conducted in Winchester, England, with a delivery address postal code SO23 8UJ. The tender operates under a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the award being published on 6th January 2026, following a status change to complete on 21st December 2025. The contract period runs from 22nd December 2025 to 21st September 2027, entailing a project value of £14,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for organisations, especially Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in providing leadership training services. The selected supplier, Henley Business School, University of Reading, a large-scale organisation, highlights the significance of expertise and capability in delivering high-quality educational services. Businesses with a focus on education and training, and those able to effectively provide apprentice-focused programmes, will find this procurement particularly aligned with their service offerings. Engaging in such contracts can pave the way for business growth by enhancing their portfolio and establishing strong public sector relationships.

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Notice Title

Senior Leader

Notice Description

L7 Senior Leader, 1 apprentice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92afbdcf-d67c-4fc0-95b7-19dafe40e4eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aea29e6-1bd5-4a37-80ee-aa7550498129
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
£14,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 21 Sep 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
Ellie Merrick
Contact Email
ellie.merrick@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0370 779 8034

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

HENLEY BUSINESS SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF READING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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