Award

Urban Driver Apprenticeships

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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17 Sep 2025 at 14:14

Award

17 Sep 2025 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council has completed a selective procurement process, initiating a call-off from a framework agreement to provide 'Urban Driver Apprenticeships' for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 periods. This contract is aimed at providing training for Loaders working in the Waste Team who require LGV licences. The procurement falls under the industry category of education and training services, with a total contract value of £400,000. The contract period spans from 11th September 2025 to 10th September 2027, and the services are to be delivered in Southampton, England, primarily at the postal code SO14 7LY. The award was published on 17th September 2025, marking the contract's active status.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and training programmes, especially those experienced in driver apprenticeship schemes and possessing the capability to train employees for LGV licences. The contract is particularly favourable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its framework nature and the specific skillset required. Firms already engaged in public sector contracts or looking to expand into municipal-level services may see meaningful growth from participating in this contract, particularly those located in or around Southampton or with the operational flexibility to deliver locally targeted services effectively.

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Notice Title

Urban Driver Apprenticeships

Notice Description

Urban Driver apprenticeships for 2025/26 and 2026/27 cohorts. These will be for Loaders working in the Waste Team requiring LGV licences.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cfcd9355-c39f-4294-bb37-81bb08ab4a58
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96e324dc-09f3-4ca4-9506-4822ad2a2b97
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
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 10 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Caroline Marie Walsh
Contact Email
caroline.walsh@southampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02382545849

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
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)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEARNING CURVE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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