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Lot 1 - Apprenticeship Training - Occupational Therapist Level 6

Isle of Wight Council

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10 Sep 2026 at 13:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council procured apprenticeship training for the Occupational Therapist Level 6 programme. The service covers delivery of the fully published occupational therapy apprenticeship standard, supporting learners through the programme rather than supplying general education or training. Delivery is in the South East of England. The procurement is categorised as education and training services. It was arranged by the council through its existing learning and development services dynamic purchasing system, with the requirement focused on a specific occupational apprenticeship. This is relevant to universities, higher education providers, specialist apprenticeship training organisations and other providers able to deliver occupational therapist degree-level apprenticeship training to the required standard.

This procurement has been completed and awarded following a further competition through the Authority’s dynamic purchasing system. The tender deadline was 14 April 2025 at 12:00. The contract was awarded to the University of Winchester on 27 June 2025 for £144,000. The contract period runs from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2027, with an option for the authority to extend by 12 months at its discretion. The contract starts when the first learner is enrolled. The stated value is based on estimated learner numbers, and the procurement allows for variation in learner volume. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

For a provider that did not win this award, the procurement indicates demand from the Isle of Wight Council for specialist occupational therapy apprenticeship provision delivered through a public-sector purchasing route. A credible competitor would need to deliver the complete Occupational Therapist Level 6 apprenticeship standard, with the teaching, learner support, assessment and associated quality arrangements needed for an approved apprenticeship programme. Relevant capability includes occupational therapy education at degree level, suitable qualified teaching and supervisory staff, capacity to support learners over a multi-year programme, and experience working with public-sector employers. Providers able to combine higher education delivery with apprenticeship compliance and workforce planning would be well placed when this requirement next reaches the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1 - Apprenticeship Training - Occupational Therapist Level 6

Notice Description

Further competition for the Provision of the following apprenticeship programmes via the Authority's Provision of Learning and Development Services via a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) DN262146: Occupational Therapist Level 6 The supplier must be able to offer the fully published standard as detailed on the IfATE website and link below: The contract term for learners enrolling shall ideally commence in Autumn 2025, for a period of 24 months with the option to extend at the discretion of the authority for 12 months. The contract shall start when the first learner is enrolled onto programme. Additional information: There is the option to extend for a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Authority. Values given are based on estimated learner numbers for the duration of the contract, including the possible extension period however there is no guarantee of value or volume of learners throughout the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e812b33c-ee3b-416e-983b-2d7a49b39fe7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 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
Isle of Wight Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

University of Winchester

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