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L4 Lead Practitioner in Adult Care

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Dec 2025 at 15:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "L4 Lead Practitioner in Adult Care" was executed by Hampshire County Council. This contract, classified under the "Education and training services" industry category, was specifically aimed at providing services in Winchester, England, with delivery focused on the postal code SO23 8UJ. The procurement method used was selective, carried out as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage concluded on 1st October 2025, with the contract period running from 2nd October 2025 to 30th April 2027. The award for this procurement was made to Fareport, an SME and VCSE-oriented supplier, with an official award announcement published on 22nd December 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the provision of educational services and training, particularly those experienced with adult care. Being selective in nature and focused on specialised training, the procurement process favours SMEs and VCSE entities, aligning with organisations such as Hampshire County Council. Businesses with capabilities in delivering tailored educational programs for adult care professionals would find this contract particularly conducive to growth and expansion within this sector. Additionally, the scale and focused delivery location provide an advantageous position for local businesses ready to meet these specific service requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

L4 Lead Practitioner in Adult Care

Notice Description

Lead Practitioner in Adult Care, 6 learners

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca3058ef-5a7e-43d7-b108-eedceb89cd4e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0afa9854-fdf8-4a34-8163-2b6438755580
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Apr 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
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

FAREPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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