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Apprenticeship provider

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Jul 2026 at 09:37

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council recently completed the procurement process for an apprenticeship provider through its Tender process, using the Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Marketplace for Apprenticeships. This contract, worth £222,000, focuses on education and training services, specifically apprenticeship training provider services and end-point assessor services for Level 4 Regulatory Compliance Officers and Level 6 Trading Standards Professionals. The services are to be delivered in the South East of the United Kingdom, and the contract runs from 1st June 2026 to 30th June 2028. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and was awarded on 14th May 2026 to CSA (Services) Limited, a large-scale supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training industry, particularly those with a focus on compliance and professional standards. The contract is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of delivering online or blended learning solutions. By participating in such procurements, businesses can expand their client base, enhance their credentials in delivering high-quality apprenticeship services, and further their capabilities in regulatory compliance and training standards. The involvement in a government-funded initiative such as this can also help establish a company as a reputable provider within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apprenticeship provider

Notice Description

Apprenticeship training provider services & end point assessor services. Online or blended learning for: * Level 4 Regulatory Compliance Officer * Level 6 Trading Standards Professional Approximate number of learners for the duration of the contract: * Level 4 Regulatory Compliance - up to 10 learners * Level 6 Trading Standards Professional- up to 6 learners The EPAO for both standards is the International Compliance Association. Levy services funded by ESFA PS222,000 based on maximum costs as follows: * Level 4 Regulatory Compliance - PS90,000 * Level 6 Trading Standards - PS132,000 This was procured through the Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Marketplace for Apprenticeships using their Rapid Award process. The contract duration is 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cb3e83f-a3e1-4efa-891a-eb2268371437
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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
£222,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£222,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CSA (SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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